Family days out: For little farmers...

Whether you live in a city or in the countryside, there are lots of farms that open their doors to families for a fun day out

If your little one is a budding farmer or vet then a visit to a farm will make their day. The sights and smells of a farm are an experience most kids revel in so, find a location near to you and have a family day out with your wellys on!

Over Farm Market
01452 521014
www.over-farm-market.com
Meet a water buffalo, donkeys, pot-bellied pigs and greedy goats (animal feed available). PYO fruit and themed trailer rides at certain times.

Water Hall Open Farm, Hertfordshire
01438 871256
A small open farm offering hands-on encounters with furry friends including rabbits, guinea pigs, sheep and goats.

Old Dairy Farm Centre, Northants
01327 340525 
www.old-dairy-farm-centre.co.uk
Enjoy crafts, walks in the fields with grazing sheep and a small museum of bygones. Special events include lambing weekends (small charge).

Foxburrow Farm, Suffolk
01394 380113
Visit a wildlife haven within a working arable farm. Activity days for 6-12yr olds during the school holidays, (booking required).

Hungersheath Farm, Shropshire
01630 674261
www.hungersheathfarm.co.uk
Farm shop with play area and pick your own fruits in summer.

Cornish Camels, Helston, Cornwall
01326 231119
See the resident camels, wallabies and rheas, follow the farm trail and have fun in the giant sandpit and play area.

Stonebridge City Farm, Nottinghamshire
01159 505113
Find a variety of farm animals, including some giant snails. There are animal paddocks, a play area and wormery.


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