Cockfields Farm
Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
About Cockfields Farm
Looking for the ultimate family day out in Manchester? Then you've got to check out this family-run business - Cockfields Farm Park!
Cockfields Farm offers an extraordinary day out for the entire family, packed with fun and educational experiences. Discover a variety of activities that cater to animal lovers and adventure seekers alike.
Top Things To Do At Cockfields Farm Park!
Animal Encounters
Experience the joy of interacting with a wide range of animals. Animal handling sessions occur every 30 minutes, allowing you to get up close with bunnies, guinea pigs, lizards, snakes, and tortoises, among others. It's a perfect opportunity to learn about the resident farm animals.
Unique Experiences
- Alpaca Walking: Enjoy a leisurely stroll with friendly alpacas. It's a unique way to explore the farm and bond with these gentle animals.
- Birds of Prey Talks: Attend informative sessions where you can learn about majestic birds of prey. These talks offer insights into their behaviours and habitats.
- Lambing Live and Bottle Feeding: Witness the miracle of lambing and engage in bottle feeding lambs. It's a heartwarming experience that kids and adults will treasure.
Fun Rides and Play Areas
- Tractor Ride & Trailer Rides: Hop on a tractor and trailer ride around the farm for a scenic tour.
- Fairground Carousel: Take a spin on the classic fairground carousel for a touch of nostalgia.
- Jumping Pillow and Play Areas: Bounce around on the jumping pillow, or enjoy the sand and water play areas. Swings, slides, and climbing frames ensure endless fun for children.
- Indoor Role Play Village: Let your kids immerse themselves in imaginative play within the indoor role play village.
Special Events
Cockfields Farm hosts a variety of themed events throughout the year. Keep an eye on their schedule for exciting upcoming activities:
- Barnyard Baby Bash: Celebrate the arrival of new farm animals with special activities and baby animal encounters.
- Easter Bottle Feeding Lambs: Enjoy the Easter season by bottle feeding adorable lambs, a delightful experience for the whole family.
- Farm Life Festival: Immerse yourself in farm life with live demonstrations, workshops, and hands-on activities showcasing rural traditions.
- Pumpkin Picking: Visit during the autumn season to pick your own pumpkins. Perfect for creating festive decorations or delicious treats.
- Christmas at the Farm: Experience the magic of Christmas with festive decorations, holiday-themed activities, and a chance to meet Santa Claus.
Tickets and Savings
Book your admission tickets online in advance to enjoy savings to the gate price. It's a fantastic value for a day filled with adventure and learning.
Why We Recommend Cockfields Farm Park
With so much to offer, Cockfields Farm is the perfect destination for a memorable family outing. If you're looking for a farm with endless year-round activities, gentle animal encounters and the most adorable farm animals then we really recommend visiting Cockfields Farm Park!
- Plenty of special events throughout the year
- Bouncy pillow and amazing playground
- Animal handling encounters with plenty of animal feeding experiences
Wholesome Family Fun Visitor Farm Park
Cockfields Farm Park is a family-run business, located in Greater Manchester on the border of Ashton Under Lyne and Oldham.
Along with the chance to meet resident farm animals, they also offer an array of daily activities, an amazing playground a bouncy pillow and a full day out.
Watch out for popular Special Events including Pick Your Own Pumpkin, Amazing Christmas Experience and lots more.
They are open 7 days a week, have a Large Free Car Park, a Café, a Picnic Area and a Gift Shop.
Don’t delay, visit today!
Alternative Family Day Out
Cockfields firmly believe that children thrive on imagination & Creative play, which is reflected in their amazing indoor role-play activities. Outside, they have Swings, Slides, the Warren Tunnel Play, the Famous Jumping Pillow, the Beach Area, the Climbing Frame and the Carousel.
As well as Daily Activities, we often have Special events which we are very well known for including Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch & Amazing Christmas Experience
Animal Encounters
They have gentle animal encounters running throughout the day, including the Cuddle Corner where you can snuggle a bunny or Guineapig. For the more exotic - attend one of the reptile talks and meet the lizards, snakes, tortoise or other crawlies here at Cockfields.
They have a large animal barn - where you can feed silly pigmy goats, sheep, cows or alpacas.
You can also see larger animals in the field from the Farm Tractor ride!
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 16:00
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (1-16) : £12.95
- Adult (16-18+) : £12.95
- Babies and Toddlers (0-1) : £2.95
Midweek Offer: £12.95 for 1 child, 1 adult, and 1 bag of animal feed.
Weekend Adult Ticket: £12.95
Weekend Child Ticket: £12.95
Under 1's Ticket: £2.95
Prices for events and special promotions will apply.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
pizza, burgers, sandwiches, kids lunch boxes, wraps options for dietary and allergy requirments
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
Cockfields Farm
Lees Road
Ashton-under-Lyne
Greater Manchester
OL6 8AR
England
We are very easy to find. Located on the border of Ashton Under Lyne and Oldham in Greater Manchester. We are only three miles from Ashton & Oldham Mumps tram stops. For Sat Nav’s insert OL6 8AR We have a large free car park. PUBLIC TRANSPORT If you are wishing to get to us by bus from Oldham the 425 Service stops at Abbeyhills Road stop which is just a 6 minute walk to Cockfields Farm Park. From Manchester / Ashton the 231 service from Piccadilly Gardens and stops at Lichfield Avenue which is just a 15 minute walk from Cockfields Farm Park.
Tel: 0161 3313322
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
By Car
Cockfields Farm Park is located between Ashton-under-Lyne and Oldham, with easy access from the M60.
From the M60: Exit at Junction 23 (Ashton-under-Lyne) or Junction 22 (Oldham), then follow local signs towards Lees/Newmarket Road.
By Train
The nearest train stations are:
Ashton-under-Lyne Station – around 10 minutes away by taxi.
Stalybridge Station – around 15 minutes away by taxi.
By Bus
From Oldham: Take the 425 Service. Get off at Abbeyhills Road stop, then it’s a short 6-minute walk to Cockfields Farm Park.
From Manchester / Ashton: Take the 231 Service from Manchester Piccadilly Gardens. Get off at Lichfield Avenue stop, then walk around 15 minutes to reach Cockfields Farm Park.
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