Situated in the centre of Surrey’s beautiful countryside, Bocketts Farm is full of farmyard fun! Watch a pig race, cuddle a fluffy rabbit, meet a new born lamb, catch a ride from a pony, or indulge in a cream tea at the Old Barn Tearooms; there’s really something for everyone!
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London might seem like the last place to host a farm, but there are quite a few scattered across the city. One in particular has received a boastful amount of good reviews and can be located in South London. Deen City Farm also runs a professional riding school and community garden, as well as looking after many animals including ferrets, goats, sheep, alpacas and lots more! Deen City’s incubator scheme provides a unique way to learn how chicks develop and grow right from the beginning; an excellent activity for schools or organisations/clubs for children.
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Located in the heart of West Sussex, Fishers Farm is the perfect place to watch some of your favourite animals peacefully grazing happily in their habitats. If you prefer something a little more up-tempo though, perhaps the sheep, pig and Shetland pony races during school holidays would be more to your enjoyment. A fully-licensed pet shop is also based on the farm, so if you fall in love with the piglets or guinea-pigs you see bumbling about, you might be able to take one home with you! Animal handling sessions are also available on the premises and at this time of year, some lucky visitors can bottle feed little lambs!
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Take a break from the busy city centre of Bristol and plunge into the tranquillity of St. Werburghs City Farm. With just a handful of farm animals to see, this modest establishment is the perfect way to spend a few hours in the outdoors and can be washed down with a heart-warming tea from the café. The farm is free to visit but any donations to charity are most welcome.
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Gorgie City Farm has been cherished by its local community for over thirty years and aims to present the agricultural side of Scotland’s capital to its visitors. The farm holds a wide range of animals from sheep to ducks, goats to cattle, and offers educational opportunities for children through organised tours and workshops.
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This award-winning adventure park is an ideal day out in any season! Visit the milking parlour, take notes in the factual farm museums, let your children burn off some of their excitement in the farm’s indoor play area and tuck into some great grub at Clarabelle’s kitchen café.
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Just five miles west of Barnsley, Cannon Hall Farm is a great family day out with tonnes of fun to be had. Events beginning in early spring include a ferret race, sheep race, milking demonstrations and tractor/trailer rides!
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If you’re taking a trip to Devon during the sunnier months, perhaps Quince Honey Farm (near South Molton) could be added to your itineraries. This isn’t your typical farm as this attraction focuses solely on bees. Enter the Beeworld exhibition where children can get a magnified look at the honey bees with each room exploring the many attributes of the insect. Why not take a jar of homemade honey as a souvenir too?
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Feast your eyes on the large variety of animals at Auchingarrich’s Wildlife Centre; from porcupines to peacocks, you won’t know where to look! Even though the fantastic range of animals must be marvelled at, you can also enjoy a quick game of mini golf with the family, jump on a tractor and ride the circuit, handle small chicks or rabbits in the hatchery or take a stroll to the top of the hill and take in the stunning scenery over Comrie and the Southern Highlands.
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As we know, British weather can sometimes can unexpected turns! Don’t let a little rain ruin a day out, shop below for waterproof jackets, rain suits and wellies to keep your children dry through every adventure.
