Lee Valley Park farms offer two fantastic experiences and are nestled in the middle of picturesque River Lee Country Park, Waltham Abbey.

At Hayes Hill Farm you can meet a variety of exciting animals, including 'Tallulah' and 'Barbara' the pigs, 'Ella' and 'Eve' the goats, mice, snails, rabbits, and even 'Newton' the bearded dragon. After an activity packed day with all the animals, time out to play can be taken in the tractor barn, where there's mini tractors, 'The Pit' to dig in, and an adventure play area.

There's also a brand new Bundle Barn to explore; the new indoor soft play area where children can moo like a cow while whizzing down the big cow slide or dive into the ball pools, while Mum and Dad relax with a cup of tea or coffee. There are also many picnic areas to sit and recharge with a picnic or there's delicious food in The Orchard Café with a range of locally sourced produce.

At Holyfield Hall Farm you can learn about life on a working modern dairy and arable farm. Stroll down or take a tractor and trailer ride (weekends & school holidays only) to the farm, where you can visit the milking parlour to see the cows being milked and learn about the process of making dairy products.

There are a host of activities taking place at Lee Valley Park Farms every weekend and during school holidays including 'Meet the animals', sheep sheering, pony rides, pig races, and bottle feeding the lambs.

Lee Valley Park Farms are set in the 26 mile long, 10,000 acre Lee Valley Regional Park. There's certainly plenty to explore in the Park, from athletics, golf, ice skating, horse riding, walking, water sports, gardens and heritage sites, or simply enjoying the countryside, there's something for all the family.

There are many picnic areas to sit and recharge with a picnic or why not let us make your lunch and sample the delicious food in The Orchard Café.

There is also a gift shop that sells a variety of gift and souvenirs, as well as food for the animals, and farm produce.

All of our food is freshly prepared on site in the Orchard Cafe. Vegetarian options are available.

Our gift shop stocks souvenirs to suit all pockets and age ranges, including gifts, refreshments, toys and games.

We have toilet facilities, disabled access toilets and baby changing facilities.

Milk warming facilities are available.

How to get to Lee Valley Park Farms:

By car: The farms are 2 miles north of Waltham Abbey (Essex) on the B194 and just 4 miles from the M25 (J26), situated in the picturesque River Lee Country Park. There's a large free car park on site.

By bus: The nearest bus stops are at Waltham Cross, Waltham Abbey and Cheshunt, each is about a 1.5 mile walk through the picturesque River Lee Country Park.

By train: Waltham Cross station is 3 miles away, or you can enjoy a 2 mile walk though the picturesque River Lee Country Park from Cheshunt Station.

Sat Nav. Reference: EN9 2EF

Visit the farms after 3pm during term time to benefit from 'Twilight' prices: Adults (16+): £3.50 Child/Concession/Senior Citizen: £2.70 Family tickets from: £11.00

We have all weather picnic areas, so please feel free to bring along a pack lunch with you.

Animal adoptions are available and make the perfect gift! You may not be able to take our animals home with you but you can adopt one. Visit www.leevalleypark.org.uk/farms for more information on how you can adopt one of our animals.

Birthday parties at the farm are action packed and fun. Birthday parties are available every day and after school and include a tractor ride, farms tour and plenty of time to play with the animals.

There is free parking, a gift shop, café, baby changing facilities and cycle parking.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Lee Valley Park Farms, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk