Broomfield Hall’s resident meerkats preparing for Halloween
The open day takes place on Sunday 18 October 2026, from 11am to 3pm and is organised and run entirely by DCG’s Animal Care students.
Visitors can look forward to a wide range of activities throughout the day, including:
- animal handling
- animal feeding
- charity stalls
- information on Broomfield Hall’s land-based courses
- kids’ craft making
- refreshments
All proceeds from the day will go towards improving the Animal Unit and supporting the welfare of the animals housed there, as well as funding its continued expansions. Donations are also welcomed.
Tickets will be available at the door, priced at £5 for adults and £3 for children, and can be paid for by cash or card.
One of Broomfield Hall’s resident wallabies eating a leaf.
Samantha Smith, Head of Animal Science at Derby College Group said:
“This is a brilliant opportunity for the local community to come and see the fantastic work our Animal Care students do all year round, while having some spooky season fun with family.
“Every penny raised makes a real difference to the animals in our care.”
Getting to Broomfield Hall
Two regular bus services operated by Trent Barton stop at Broomfield Hall. Visitors are advised to check the Trent Barton or Catch Your Bus websites for the timetable information.
Most of the Broomfield Hall campus is accessible, although as the site is a working farm, terrain in some areas may be uneven, and attractions can be spread some distance apart. Disabled parking is available at the Main Car Park, accessed via the main entrance.
