Visiting a farm park is a fun activity for all the family. It’s a unique experience for children to get up close with different farm animals and learn about how they are cared for.
Also, visiting a farm parks is a lovely way to get outdoors and see the changing seasons. If you are thinking where can I find a farm park near me? Then, take a look at our list of farm parks across the UK and you’ll be sure to find a great family day out!
Farm Parks in Scotland
Briarlands Farm Glasgow
Also, you can also take a trip on a tractor and trailer ride – an exciting ride for any visitor. Delicious home baked treats and light lunches can be enjoyed in the farm cafe.
Blair Drummond, Stirling FK9 4UR
10am-4pm
Adult £6
Child £8
Mabie Farm Park, Dumfries
Kids will love getting to feel the soft fur of the animals in the petting area and feeding them. You can purchase animal feed at anytime during your visit from the farm shop. Visit the animal paddocks to see Shetland ponies, goats, llamas, pigs and donkeys.
And if that’s not all there’s loads of fun rides to try too! Zip down the astro slide, paddle around the boating pond, zoom past on go karts and climb the outdoor play castle area Henry’s Fort!
Mabie Farm Park
Mabie Ct, Dumfries DG2 8EZ
10am-5pm
Adults £10
Children £9.50
Family ticket £38
Farm Parks in South West
Dairyland Farm Park, Cornwall
Dairyland Farm Park
Tresillian Barton, Newquay TR8 5AA
10am-5pm
Summer Holidays 10am-9pm
Adult £12.95
Child £14.95
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Bristol
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
Clevedon Rd, Wraxall, Clevedon BS48 1PG
10am-5pm
Adults £20.85
Children £16.75
Farm Parks in North East England
Adventure Valley, Durham
Animal fun at the park includes meeting the world’s fastest tortoise that even appeared on Britain’s Got Talent! Is your child a lover of horses? Then, they can book pony rides here at weekends. Before you head home say hello to the sheep, chickens, goats and rabbits.
Adventure Valley
Union Hall Farm, Durham DH1 5SG
10am-5pm
Adult £13.95
Child £13.95
Discounted tickets can be pre booked online.
Whitehouse Farm Centre, Northumberland
Whitehouse Farm Centre
Whitehouse Farm Centre, Morpeth NE61 6AW
10am-5pm
Adults £13.95
Children £12.95
Farm Parks in North West England
Reddish Vale Farm, Stockport
Reddish Vale Farm
Country Park, Reddish Vale Rd, Stockport SK5 7HE
10am-4pm
Adult £9.50
Child £9.50
Smithills Open Farm, Bolton
Smithills Open Farm
Smithills Dean Rd, Bolton BL1 7NS
10am-5pm
Adult £9.50
Child £8.50
Farm Parks in the Midlands
Rutland Farm Park, Leicester
Daphne’s Tearoom located at Rutland Farm Park offers a varied menu with delicious full English breakfasts, paninis and baked potatoes for lunch, plus afternoon teas with lots of sweet treats.
At the farm you can feed the animals which include pigs, cows, horses and alpacas. Interestingly Rutland is home to many rare breeds and you can sponsor one of them to help with their care.
Rutland Farm Park
Uppingham Rd, Oakham LE15 6JD
Winter
Monday – CLOSED
Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 4pm
(Last entry at 3:00pm)
Summer
Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm
(Last entry at 4:30pm)
(Summer opening times start when the clocks go forward in March and Winter opening times start when the clocks go back in October)
Open on Bank Holiday Mondays
Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day
Adult 13+ £8.50
Child 3 – 12 £7.50
Under 3 Free
Family ticket £28.00
Matlock Farm Park Derbyshire
Home to the UK’s largest jumping pillow, playtime here is lots of fun too. With a designated tot’s area that’s perfect for little ones and a go-kart track everyone will have an amazing time!
Matlock Farm Park
Jaggers Ln, Matlock DE4 5LH
1st April – 31st October
Everyday 10.00am 5.00pm
Extended opening to 5:30pm during summer weekends (weather permitting)
1st November – March 31st
10.00am 4.30pm
Opening times subject to change
Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day
ADULTS -£12.95
CHILD (4-14 YRS) -£10.95
TODDLERS (2-3 YRS) -£8.95
Farm Parks in South East
Blackberry Farm Park East Sussex
Blackberry Farm Park
Blackberry Farm, Whitesmith, Lewes BN8 6JD
10am-5pm
£12.50 per person
Kent Life Heritage Farm Park
Kent Life
Lock Ln, Maidstone ME14 3AU
Adult £10
Child £10
10am-5pm
Farm Parks in Wales
Folly Farm, Pembrokeshire
A visit to Folly Farm wouldn’t be complete without going on one of the many funfair rides. The indoor vintage fairground has all the traditional family favourites and fun rides like a ghost train, horse carousel and bumper cars. Outside, you can ride in the big wheel and compete on the ‘Follystone’ driving circuit.
Folly Farm has special events all year round including during the festive season and for Halloween. Annual Farm park memberships are available at Folly Farm.
Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo
Begelly, Kilgetty SA68 0XA
10am-4pm Winter
10-5pm Summer and any school holidays
Adult £21.95
Child (3-15 years) £19.95
Toddler (aged 2) £13.95
Under 2 Free
Manorafon Farm Park, North Wales
With an indoor play barn and outdoor play areas this is an all weather attraction. So, no need to worry if it rains. Friendly staff are there to assist you and if the kids get hungry don’t worry. The Greedy Goat Snack Hut provides a selection of hot food, tasty snacks and drinks to keep your energy levels up for a day of family fun!
Manorafon Farm Park
Llanddulas, Abergele LL22 8ET
10am-5pm
Adult £14.95
Child £17.95
We hope you have found the perfect farm park to visit near you!
Looking for more fantastic animal fun? Check out these cool aquariums near you, or visit an alpaca Farm Near You. See nature and wildlife with a trip to some nature reserves or for a really unique animal experience visit a cat cafe. Perfect for any feline fans you can enjoy a sweet treat and a cuppa while meeting new kitty friends! Still in need of an animal fix? Check out Walby Farm Park and Heads of Ayr Farm Park! You can even get Godstone Farm tickets here!