Big Sheep and Little Cow Farm
Bedale, North Yorkshire
About Big Sheep and Little Cow Farm
For an authentic, hands-on farming experience visit Big Sheep and Little Cow Farm.
Hold and feed animals such as sheep, goats, pigs, ferrets, donkeys, say hello to a tortoise and fall in love with a beautiful Shetland pony.
After the animals it’s time to play! The Playbarn offers exciting slides, rope swings, tunnels and platforms to climb plus a separate soft play area for the under 3s.
Outside there are Go karts, play frames, electric quadbikes, and the bumpy barrel train ride!
Birthday parties, school trips, group bookings available too.
The perfect day out for all animal lovers!
Hands on Animal Experiences for all ages
Big Sheep Little Cow is a family run working farm offering unique hands on experiences with a wide range of small and large animals. We also have a range of indoor and outdoor play areas and run lots of events throughout the year.
We also cater for school visits, VIP experiences, preschool classes, and birthday parties.
The most hands on, personal, farm experience available!
Our friendly staff are on hand at all times to help you get hands on with our animals, and tell you some fun facts along the way! Bottle feed the lambs, groom the ponies, walk a goat, among much more! Visit the small animal barn to cuddle a guinea-pig, smell the ferret, and learn where the rats favourite place to sit is!
The perfect balance of fun and education!
Want a fun-filled day out but also to learn something along the way? Then we are the place for you! All information is delivered in a personalised, age appropriate way so visitors of all ages are guaranteed to leave having learnt (and done!) something totally new!
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Changing Rooms
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00
Opening hours are seasonal and vary depending on term dates. All visitors MUST prebook before visiting by phone, email, or facebook message.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (1-17) : £10.00
- Adult (18+-18+) : £10.00
General Admission (Farm Tour & Playbarn)Adults: £10Kids (1+): £10Concessions: £9.50Family from £29.00
Play area only tickets are available during termtime. Please see website for details.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 3 - 4 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
We serve a range of grab and go food such as pre-packaged sandwiches, wraps, children's lunchboxes, snacks, etc.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
Big Sheep Little Cow Farm
Aiskew Watermill
The Bridge
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 1AW
England
Tucked away on the border between Bedale and Aiskew, Big Sheep Little Cow farm is nestled down a farm track right next to the Railway Station. Directly opposite a cafe called The Sprouted Kitchen, and next to the dentists, if you spot the leylandii hedge then you're in the right place!
Tel: 01677422125
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
Nearest bus stops in Bedale (10 minute walk)
Train station in Aiskew which offers a local service
Closest mainline train station Northallerton
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