Jill King

Angora Goats at West Holwell Farm

About the Event

Although retired now, the owners have bred hundreds of Angora goats over the last 20 years. The flock was once the largest in the country. The goats produce mohair from which the owners have made garments, rugs and blankets, some on display.

Event Type

Exhibition

Disciplines

Textiles/Fashion

Telephone

01984 624670

Email

fourtowers@hotmail.co.uk

Opening Times

Fri 7th	Sat 8th	Sun 9th	Mon 10th	Tue 11th	Wed 12th	Thu 13th	Fri 14th	Sat 15th	Sun 16th
closed	2pm - 5pm	2pm - 5pm	2pm - 5pm	2pm - 5pm	2pm - 5pm	2pm - 5pm	2pm - 5pm	2pm - 5pm	2pm - 5pm

Further Info

Angora goats were imported into the UK in 1982 from New Zealand. Unlike dairy goats they do not produce milk - only enough for their offspring. Their main function is life is to produce mohair - a luxurious fibre that is stronger than wool, fire retardant and, because it is a fibre, does not harbour bacteria - hence the wonderful comfortable socks that are made from it. Kid mohair is the finest and most expensive and is generally used for top fashion designer garments and fine suiting - mainly in Italy. Other uses are for carpeting, upholstery fabrics, knitwear and fashion accessories.

Mrs King and Miss Williams have been involved with angora goats for over 20 years and at one time farmed over 500. Now retired, they have downsized and no longer produce designer knitwear and clothing. For the 10 Parishes festival, the farm is open to visitors and Mrs King will be happy to show the goats and some of the products they used to produce. General enquiries about angora goats are welcome at any time.

Venue Information

Address

West Holwell Farm

Chipstable

Taunton

Somerset

TA4 2PX

For Venue Information

01984 624670

Directions

From B3227 follow Signs from Rock Inn. From Upton follow signs from Lowtrow Cross Inn. From Huish Champflower follow signs from Winters Cross

Parish

Chipstable with Waterrow

Disabled Access

Limited

Refreshment Details

Tea and Biscuits

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