Brooksby Farm and Felton Junior House
add photosBrooksby Farm, managed by the City of Peabody, is a 275 acre working farm and conservation area. Visitors can pick apples, strawberries and raspberries at the orchards, visit the petting zoo, browse the farm stand, hike or cross-country ski on the many trails on the property.
Not far from two hectic malls, Brooksby Farms is a 250-acre island of serenity in Peabody. Footpaths and trails wind through ancient houses, huge red barns and 65 acres of orchards. Bring a sled or rent cross-country skis and snowshoes and wander through the rare evergreens of the Woodland Garden.
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"Overpriced pick your own for the Boston crowd"
Coming from NH, pick your own usually means a bit less money for what you are picking. At Brooksby Farm, this is far from the truth. Everything we picked was more expensive than if we were to get it from a local farm stand. There are fun little animals and it's a pretty trip, but be prepared to pay an arm and a leg for whatever you chose to pick!
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"Pick your own fun"
Our kids love picking fruit at Brooksby, from strawbwrries to peaches to apples. There's a great barnyard, there are hiking trails, and you can even rent skis to cross country ski in the winter. It's easy to reach and there's something for everyone.
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"Fun with the Family"
A municipally owned farm since 1976, Brooksby is a fun place to visit at almost any-time of the year. Pick your own strawberries in June, blueberries and raspberries in July and August and apples in late summer and fall. Cut flowers in summer, or choose that special Christmas tree in December.
A barn is home to goats, a llama, sheep, pigs, chickens, a rooster, geese, and ducks. Feeding the animals is allowed. Brooksby offers hayrides for $75 that seat twenty-five to thirty people, a great idea for a kids’ party. Cross-country skiing is available for free. However, there is a small charge for equipment rental ($6) and lessons ($2). The trails can also be used for snowshoeing and hiking. Ice skating is allowed on the ponds (check to see if the pond is properly frozen). A farm store sells produce from the farm and related products. For a special family treat, go apple picking in season during the weekend and get a free hayride to the orchard!
Owned by the Peabody Historical Society, the Felton House is fully furnished with period furniture from the 1600s. On the site is the Smith barn and the Fire Museum, which includes Peabody Engine #3. For more information and tours, call the Peabody Historical Society at (978) 531-0805 or visit www.peabodyhistorical.org.
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