PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm
Penkridge, Staffordshire
About PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm
PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm is a family-friendly farm in Penkridge that is jam-packed with fun activities for kids all-year-round! Prepare to be blown away by MASSIVE indoor play barns, acres of outdoor space and undercover animal zones! There are hours of fun guaranteed, whatever the weather. Things to do
All weather adventures aren't just for the kids... Grown-ups are encouraged to join in on all the play equipment and things like animal talks and interactions. Hop on the farm trailer ride during spring & summer - It's a great opportunity to learn all about farm life and have fun at the same time!
Next on the agenda: THRILLS! Adrenaline junkies will love the massive Astro racer slides, gravity drop slides, zip wires, grass toboggans and bouncy pillows. Your tiny tots can let their imaginations run wild in the role-play village, channelling all kinds of characters. If there's a top tip we can offer you for this attraction, it's to keep your eyes peeled for exciting seasonal events! During the Summer break, the Dino Discovery Maize Maze offers a fun extra challenge and there’s always something new to see and do through the changing seasons.
Open Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon term time and daily during school holidays
- Hop on the farm trailer ride during Spring & Summer
- Take on the ‘Drayton Drop’ gravity slide
- Summer Maize Maze & other seasonal fun
Award-winning farm attraction offering weather proof family adventures year-round
Whatever the weather, you'll find plenty to do at PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm, with 2sqkm of indoor playbarns offering sliding, climbing, spinning and clambering fun. Grown-ups are encouranged to join in (will YOU be brave enough to take on the 'Drayton Drop' gravity slide)?
There are dedicated zones for under 1s and under 5s, with an interactive role play village at the heart of the younger visitors' soft play area. Our large and small animal zones are also undercover, with talks and animal interactions scheduled to keep everyone occupied.
If the weather's fine, you can also head outside to explore acres of outdoor adventure - zip wires, grass toboggans, Go-karts, bouncy pillows and more alongside further animal paddocks and farm Trailer Rides running during the summer months.
Enjoy packed programme of seasonal events & activities
Whenever you visit PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm, you will find something different to enjoy with a packed programme of seasonal events and activities through out the year...
- See inside the lambing barn from Feb half term to Easter with our Lambs & Ewe event
- Enjoy Easter Egg Hunts, esplore the Dino Egg Hatchery, meet chicks and bunnies and hop on the farm trailer ride at Easter
- Immerse yourself in live bubble shows over early May Bank Holiday
- Bring your favourite cuddly for an interactive Teddy Bears' Tea Party during summer half term break
- Head out to the fields to see sowing in action during June
- Take on the Dino Discovery Maize Maze challenge and enjoy different activities each week of the six week summer break
- Join us for a Harvest Hoedown in September and pick your own farm fresh veg to take home and cook
- Beat the 'Twixtmas' blues and join us for an Apres Ski party with 'snowy' discos and more
All included in your PLAY@ ticket price
PLUS standalone events like PYO Pumpkins and our magical Jingle Ville family adventure
A fun way to learn about farming!
Based on a 750 acre working family farm, farming is at the heart of the PLAY@ experience. Many of the seasonal events and activities are based around farming and the friendly team are always happy to talk about what the farm produces and where it goes. Highlights include the winter Lambs & Ewe event; seasonal summer farm trailer rides (weather allowing) that offer a snapshot of what's happening around the farm when you visit and Harvest Hoedown in September when visitors get to pick, take home and cook veg they've picked during their day out.
Facilities
Toilets
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, Closed
- Wednesday, Closed
- Thursday, Closed
- Friday, 10:00 - 18:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 16:00
Term Time Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
School Holidays Open daily 10am - 5pm (please check website for seasonal variations)
Pricing & Tickets
- Babies and Toddlers (0-2) : Free
- Adult (17-18+) : £18.00
- Child (4-17) : £18.00
- Child (4-17) : £8.50
- Adult (17-18+) : £5.00
General AdmissionTickets £5.00 - £18.00 per person for PLAY@ entry (under 2s go free)Prices vary seasonally, please check the website before booking
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 4 - 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
Home grown Aberdeen Angus beef Burgers, jacket potatoes, pizza, vegetarian/vegan and gluten free options available
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm
Lower Drayton Lane
Penkridge
Staffordshire
ST19 5RE
England
Tel: 01785907440
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
Train, Bus
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