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    Best Children's Farms In Durham

    We've rounded up the best children's farms in Durham in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 15 Durham children's farms to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

    All the children's farms we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.

    Many of the places we list are historic or educational in nature and would be suitable for class trips or as ways to keep the learning up whilst having fun over the school holidays.

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    Two kids standing next to the donkeys at Hall Hill Farm (Image Credit: Hall Hill Farm Website)

    Hall Hill Farm

    • Lanchester
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Fancy a fantastic family day at the farm? Look no further than Hall Hill Farm in Lanchester! From running wild on the adventure playground to feeding...

    All Ages

    3.6 mi

    Chickens at Broom House Farm and Forest in Durham

    Broom House Farm and Forest Adventure(4)

    • Durham
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Perched at 750 ft. with fantastic views over the countryside Broom House Farm and Forest is the perfect destination for some farmyard fun. The livest...

    Ages 0-12

    4.5 mi

    Families on tractor ride at Down at the Farm in Houghton Le Spring

    Down at the Farm(3)

    • Houghton-le-Spring
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Down at the Farm aims to bring the countryside and education together, sprinkled with a little bit of fun. This working farm was established back in...

    All Ages

    7.4 mi

    Sheep racing at Hall Hill Playbarn in Lanchester

    Hall Hill Playbarn

    • Lanchester
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Your kid will be as busy as a bee at Hall Hill Playbarn in County Durham. Take your family a farm park with tractor rides, handling sessions and lots...

    Ages 0-12

    8.9 mi

    Pigs racing at Bill Quay Community Farm in Gateshead

    Bill Quay Community Farm

    • Gateshead
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Bill Quay Community Farm prides itself on protecting rare breeds and providing fun, interesting and informative activities for families. As a registe...

    Ages 0-12

    12.5 mi

    Pony at Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm in Hartlepool

    Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm

    • Hartlepool
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Tweddle Children’s Animal Farm is an exciting mix of animals, activities and indoor and outdoor fun! Go out in the farm and meet the giant rabbits, g...

    All Ages

    12.6 mi

    Goats at Wetheriggs Animal Rescue in Barnard Castle

    Wetheriggs Animal Rescue

    • Barnard Castle
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Giving unwanted or injured creatures the gift of a home is what Wetheriggs Animal Rescue is all about. It makes it a must see for all animal lovers!...

    All Ages

    21.5 mi

    Piglets at Newham Grange Country Farm in Middlesbrough

    Newham Grange Country Farm(1)

    • Middlesbrough
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Newham Grange Country Farm is a great budget family afternoon out. Visit all your usual farm favourites such as cattle, sheep, pigs and goats as well...

    Ages 0-12

    22.4 mi

    Little boy feeding deer

    Whitehouse Farm Centre(3)

    • Morpeth
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Whitehouse Farm Centre is Northumberland’s largest family run farm. Spend your day playing with and feeding a variety of animals, including cows, pon...

    Ages 0-12

    24.9 mi

    Kune Kune Pig at Big Sheep and Little Cow Farm in Bedale

    Big Sheep and Little Cow Farm(1)

    • Bedale
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    For an authentic, hands-on farming experience visit Big Sheep and Little Cow Farm. Get the chance to hold and feed animals such as chinchillas, goats...

    Ages 0-12

    33.8 mi

    Walking path at Thorp Perrow Gardens, Falcons, Meerkats in Bedale

    Thorp Perrow Arboretum and Wildlife Park(1)

    • Bedale
    • Outdoor
    • Stately Homes and Gardens

    Thorp Perrow Arboretum and Wildlife Park is a mix of meerkats, falcons and the finest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country! Situate...

    All Ages

    35.6 mi

    Fawn at Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre in Thirsk

    Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre

    • Thirsk
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Monk Park Farm Visitor centre is one of ‘Yorkshire’s best places to visit.’ Situated in the heart of Herriot country, on the edge of the North York M...

    All Ages

    40.1 mi

    Spilmans

    Spilmans

    • York
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Who doesn’t love a day out in the fresh country air? Well, head over to Spilmans (May - October), a pick your own farm with a play barn for little ad...

    All Ages

    43.9 mi

    Jersey cattle at Abbott Lodge in Penrith

    Abbott Lodge

    • Penrith
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Abbott Lodge is a working dairy farm which produces over 30 flavours of homemade Jersey ice cream, of which at any time a whopping 16 types are avail...

    Ages 0-12

    46.8 mi

    Visitors Llama trekking at Nidderdale Llamas in Harrogate

    Nidderdale Llamas

    • Harrogate
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Nidderdale Llamas: a llama trekking centre, offering Llama Treks and Farm Experiences. Great fun and very unique! You can't ride llamas, but they are...

    Ages 9+

    48.5 mi

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