Award-winning Hall Hill Farm in County Durham hiring guides

On Saturday, February 21, Hall Hill Farm, which first opened its doors to the public in 1981, welcomed visitors back, marking the start of a landmark season.

The beloved Lanchester visitor attraction, now headed by Ann Darlington and her son Richard, originated as a simple lambing event.

It has since flourished into an immersive farm experience renowned nationally.

Last year, the farm welcomed more than 100,000 visitors, confirming its popularity as a destination for hands-on farm activities among families.

Over time, Hall Hill Farm has won both regional and national tourism accolades.

In the North East England Tourism Awards in 2025, it was awarded the titles of Large Farm Attraction of the Year and Large Visitor Attraction of the Year, further cementing its reputation.

The farm is now hiring guides to join its team.

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A job advertisement on the farm’s wesbite reads: “Would you like to join our award winning team?

“Do you enjoy meeting people, could you handle rabbits and chicks, you will need to have a constant smile whatever the weather, and take pride in providing excellent customer service?

“If you are friendly and outgoing, we would love to hear from you.”

For those interested in part-time roles during the weekends and school holidays, the farm is looking for candidates who love animals, enjoy smiling, and meeting new people.

Duties will include interacting with the public, tending to animals such as rabbits and chicks, some feeding and mucking out, and general cleaning tasks.

Applicants must be able to work approximately 10am to 5pm on Saturdays or Sundays and bank holidays, and must be available for Easter holidays and all bank holiday weekends when the farm is open.

The minimum age for applicants is 16 and forms should be sent to chris@hallhill.co.uk.