A LARGE fire has broken out at Roves Farm.

The popular venue, in Sevenhampton, has been closed after the fire service received a call at 12.04pm.

Six pumping appliances from Stratton, Swindon, Westlea and Cricklade two water carriers from Royal Wootton Bassett and Ramsbury, an aerial appliance and a control unit from around the Swindon area are currently in attendance at the incident which involves the visitor centre, which is attached to a high bay barn, both of which are fully involved in fire.

Firefighters are using four breathing apparatus, two main jets and three hose reel jets and are expected to be in attendance for some time. A spokeswoman for Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said the cause of the fire is not thought to be suspicious.