Stantons Farm
Braintree, Essex
About Stantons Farm
Stantons Farm is a family-friendly countryside attraction home to over 100 animals, offering immersive, hands-on experiences in a relaxed rural setting. Visitors can encounter a wide variety of animals including alpacas, goats, donkeys, miniature cows, sheep, ponies, mini pigs, and seasonal baby animals. The farm is designed to provide interactive, educational, and memorable encounters where guests can feed, groom, walk, and cuddle animals, making it suitable for families, couples, school groups, and animal lovers of all ages.
A broad range of animal experiences is available, each focused on close interaction with the farm’s residents. Alpaca Walks and Llama Treks allow guests to lead and explore the countryside alongside the animals, offering a calm and engaging outdoor activity. Farm Pony Rides provide younger visitors with a safe, lead-rein riding experience, helping children build confidence around animals in a controlled environment. VIP Farm Tours offer a guided journey around the farm, where visitors are introduced to a wide range of species while learning about their personalities, care routines, and daily management from experienced staff.
More intimate experiences include Animal Meet & Greets, where guests can feed, groom, and cuddle animals such as donkeys, mini ponies, goats, and miniature cows. These sessions are designed to create relaxed, hands-on interaction in small groups or individual settings. Baby Animal Snuggle Sessions offer a quieter, more gentle experience, giving visitors the opportunity to meet newborn lambs, ducklings, and goat kids in a calm and supervised environment, providing close-up bonding moments with the youngest residents on the farm.
For those looking for a more immersive experience, the Farmer Experience allows guests to take part in real daily farm activities. This includes feeding animals, assisting with grooming, helping with mucking out, and contributing to enrichment tasks that support animal welfare and wellbeing. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the responsibilities involved in running a working farm and provides a more in-depth educational experience.
Animal Adoption Packs are also available, giving visitors the opportunity to support their favourite animals through themed gift packages. These packages typically include a certificate and farm-themed keepsakes, making them a popular option for birthdays, gifts, and special occasions.
Stantons Farm also hosts Birthday Parties, offering private animal interaction time alongside access to designated facilities, creating a structured and memorable experience for groups of children and families. Gift Vouchers are available for purchase and can be used across a range of experiences, making them suitable for a variety of occasions including celebrations and holidays.
Flexible visiting options include Annual Passes, which allow unlimited return visits throughout the year. This makes the farm an attractive choice for regular visitors who want to enjoy seasonal changes, repeat experiences, and ongoing animal interaction. Animal experiences are available across the year, with seasonal variations in animal activity and availability enhancing each visit.
The farm is designed to be welcoming, accessible, and engaging, offering a countryside environment where visitors can slow down and connect with animals in a meaningful way. Educational elements are embedded throughout the experiences, encouraging learning about animal care, behaviour, and welfare while maintaining a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Whether visiting for a short experience, a full day out, or repeated seasonal visits, Stantons Farm provides a varied and enriching countryside attraction centred around hands-on animal interaction and family enjoyment.
Hands-On Animal Encounters for All Ages
Stantons Farm offers a wide range of unique animal experiences designed to bring visitors closer to the animals than ever before. Guests can meet their favourite farm animals through exclusive meet and greets and hands-on Farmer Experiences, taking part in daily life on the farm. Popular highlights include Alpaca Walks, Llama Treks, and VIP Farm Tours, where guests can explore the farm alongside experienced staff and learn more about the animals and their care.
Each experience is immersive and interactive, giving visitors the opportunity to feed, groom, cuddle, and walk a variety of animals including alpacas, donkeys, ponies, goats, sheep, and miniature cows. Sessions are suitable for individuals, families, groups, and gifting occasions, offering something memorable for all ages.
Great Value Family Day Out with Flexible Access
Stantons Farm provides excellent value with Annual Passes offering unlimited visits throughout the year. The farm is designed to be flexible for both one-off days out and repeat visits, with animal experiences available alongside general access. Children under one year old are admitted free of charge, making it particularly suitable for families with babies and young children.
Picnic & Farm-Themed Play Areas
The farm includes dedicated picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy the countryside setting, offering plenty of space for families to sit together and take in the surroundings. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and unwind while children enjoy safe, farm-themed play equipment designed for climbing, exploring, and active outdoor play, providing entertainment for a wide range of ages.
The Snack Shack offers a selection of hot and cold food, drinks, and snacks available to purchase on site, making it easy for guests to grab refreshments throughout their visit. A range of dietary requirements is catered for, with vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free options available. A full up-to-date allergen menu is also provided on site for customer reassurance and convenience.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Baby Changing
Food Available
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
The petting farm is open seasonally and subject to weather conditions, with animal experiences available year-round with pre-booking, typically closed to general admission from December to February.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (1-16) : £7.50
- Adult (16-18+) : £9.50
- Babies and Toddlers (0-1) : Free
Animal experience tickets from £13.50, including farm entry!
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
A selection of hot and cold food, drinks and snacks are available to purchase from our Snack Shack.
We also offer vegan, vegetarian and dairy free options.
A full up-to-date allergen menu is available on site.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
Witham Road, Black Notley, Braintree CM77 8NH, UK
Braintree
Essex
CM77 8NH
England
Tel: 01376388380
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Last Updated: 14:34 09/06/2026
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