Heritage Open Day: Dale Farm dates from the 1830s. It operated as a smallholding until 1973 when it was bought by Wirral Urban District Council. The original farmhouse underwent major restoration 1983-85. It acts as a centre for adults with learning and / or physical Dale Farm dates from the 1830s. It operated as a smallholding until 1973 when it was bought by Wirral Urban District Council. The original farmhouse underwent major restoration 1983-85. It acts as a centre for adults with learning and / or physical disabilities and the farm grows a wide range of organic produce.