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Animals & Farms |
 Chatsworth
Farm Park Chatsworth, Bakewell Derbyshire (01246) 565300
A fantastic day out, especially for the under
10's. A good selection of farm animals
for children to see with a fabulous play area. There
are good, clean facilities with easy access for
pushchairs/wheelchairs. If you've got time
the beautiful gardens are a must!
"Chatsworth Farmyard & Adventure
Playground - Fun for all the family! Wonderful
day out with animals and a really fantastic playground
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Drayton
Manor Park near Tamworth, Staffordshire,
08708 725252
Full day of fun and lots to do. brill.
Lots of family fun and rides for little ones too. The zoo has over a hundred
species from all over the world including big cats, reptiles, monkeys, owls,
eagles, parrots - plus there is an exotic creature reserve.
Family tickets during the summer:
£66 includes 2 adult + 2 children aged 4-11
£83 includes 2 adult + 3 children aged 4-11
£48 includes 1 adult + 2 children aged 4-11
£62 includes 1 adult + 3 children aged 4-11
£74 includes 2 adult + 2 children aged 12+
Please ring for other prices.
Ticket Hotline 0870 240 69 50.
Located near Tamworth, Staffordshire on the A4091, close to Junctions 9 & 10
of the M42 or exit T2 of the M6 Toll.
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Ferry
Farm Boat Lane, Hoveringham, Nottingham, Tel:
(0115) 966 4512
This farm is a favourite. Farmyard animals, activity
playground, young toddler playground and tractor area,
trampolines, picnic or eat in. Tea room- reasonably priced
with indoor and outdoor seating and highchairs provided. |
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There is now a new and amazing indoor activity centre suitable
for all ages.
Opening times:
Full time between 21 March and 30 September
New winter time Thursday to Sunday between 1 October and 18
December, 5 February to the 20 March
Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays
Opening hours are 10.00am to 5.30pm From 4.00pm to 5:30 half
price for the after school fun time (term time only).
Admission Prices:
Adults: £5.50
Children: £4.50
OAPs: £4.50
Discount rates for party/group bookings are available. Children
under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Free Parking
The farm is situated off the A612, Nottingham
to Southwell road between Lowdham and Thurgarton.
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Happy
Hens
Farm Highfields Farm,
Heage Lane,
Etwall,
Derbyshire DE65 6LS Tel: 01283 732083
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"A lovely little farm. £1
per adult and under 2's FREE! You can purchase a selection
of food to feed the animals for £1 as well. Bouncy castle
available and you can collect your own fresh eggs. Children
can sit on Tractors and there are picnic tables and also
a little shop to purchase fresh veg and your turkey for xmas."
Located near the village of Etwall, 7 miles from Derby on the
A516, just off the A50, the main M1/M6 link. |
Lanes
Farm Breaston Lane, Risley Draycott Derbyshire
DE72 3TT (0115)
939 7128
You can buy carrots and cabbage leaves from the farm shop
to feed to the animals.
There are sheep, goats, cows, pigs, chickens and ducks
to feed. Also rabbits, birds, chipmunks and peacocks
to see.
There is a child friendly cafe with homemade biscuits,
cakes and children\'s meals.
There is a tractor for children to sit on.
There are plants and vegetables, fruit to buy in the shop.
Free entrance.
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Naturescape
Wildflower Farm Maple Farm, Coach Gap Lane,
Langar Nottingham (01949) 860592
If you like open meadows and fields, you'll love this
farm. A real bonus is that you can shop for plants and
flowers whilst still giving your kids a fun day out.
It's a bit rustic around the edges, but your kids won't
notice. Sand pit, playground, swings, trikes and more. |
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The Tea room is reasonably priced and offers generous portions
of tea. Limited selection of food - cakes, crisps and candy
bars. There are picnic tables outside so bring a packed lunch
and have fun!
Admission FREE
Apr to Sept everyday / Oct to Mar weekdays only
Opening Times: 11am to 5.30pm
From the A52 towards Grantham, turn right to Langar just after
Radcliffe on Trent. It's clearly signposted to both Langar
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Manor
Farm Animal Centre & Donkey Sanctuary
Castle Hill, East Leake, Loughborough, Leics 01509 852525
The farm has nearly 100 acres with a natural wild flower meadow,
a small lake, a nature trail and childrens' adventure play
areas and also is home and sanctuary to many animals in need.
You can adopt an animal! The Old Barn Cafe specialises in home
made cakes and biscuits.
"A fantastic day out for all the family- we have 3 children
aged 8,5 and 3, and there was something for everyone, the
indoor play area was a massive hit, and so was the fort.
Enterance price is reasonable too."
Opening Times: Weekends & Bank Holidays 10.00am
- 5.00pm
School Holiday Opening Times: Weekdays 10.00am - 4.00pm,
Weekends & Bank
Holidays 10.00am - 5.00pm
Closed on Mondays except Bank Holidays and 24th December
- 2nd January
Adults £4.50 Children £3.50 Under 2's Free
Free parking for cars, coaches by arrangement |
Rand
Farm Park Lincolnshire (01673) 858904
What is there to do? Feed the animals, hatchery, small
creatures house (pushchair friendly), adventure playground,
indoor heated play pods, big toys for little people,
play Village, ride-on tractors, sandpit, pedal kart tarmac
track, tractor rides (with hydraulic chair-lift), birthday
parties, special event days, special party room, gift
shop, tea rooms selling fresh home-made food. Most attractions
are under cover.
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Admission: £4.50 per person per day, Children under-2
FREE, Car parking free.
Open every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day
March-October 10am-6pm
November-February 10am-4pm
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Sherwood
Forest Farm Park Lamb Pens Farm, Edwinstowe,
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (01623) 823558
Children and adults visiting Sherwood Forest Farm Park
have the opportunity to see breeds of domestic animals
not commonly found on farms since their grandparents'
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There is an under 5's play area, tea room, picnic area and
a shop.
"Really good for toddlers. There is an under 5's play
area which is set up just like a nursery play area, with
trikes and play houses. Not to mention feeding lambs
and miniature trains and all the farm animals too. The
cafe is good because it is quite spacious and has several
areas."
Admission: Adult £5-00, Concession £4-50, Child £3.50
(under 3's FREE), Group rates available, Family Ticket: 2 Adults
+ 2 Children £15.00, Season Tickets: Adult £18.00
Conc £16.00 Child £12
Open Sat 3rd April to Sun 17th October inclusive
Opening times: 10.30am – 5.15pm
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Stonebridge
City Farm Stonebridge Road, St Anns, Nottingham
Tel: (0115) 950 5113
A hidden gem in the centre of Nottingham. Lots of fun
animals but small enough to toddle round.
There is also a small but good play area and a cheap
cafe.
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FREE admission
Open 6 days a week (closed Fridays)
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Stonehurst
Family Farm Loughborough Road,
Mountsorrel,
Leicestershire Tel: 01509 413216
Excellent farm that children will want to go
back to again and again. It is a real
working farm with a wide range of animals including
guinea pigs, rabbits, potbellied pigs, horses,
donkeys, goats and sheep.
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Tractor rides throughout the day and there's also
an adventure playground, a motor museum and a teashop with
highchairs available.
Open everyday 9:30am to 5pm
Prices:
Adults £3.45
Children £2.45
Family ticket (2 adults + 3 children) £12.50
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Twycross
Zoo Atherstone, Warwickshire 01827 880250/880440
Twycross is renowned for its incredible
range of monkeys but there are plenty of
other staple zooalogical attractions, such
as lions and elephants. Cafe and
shop. |
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Take a packed lunch and picnic on one of the many grassy areas.
Open all year (Closed Christmas day).
Opening Times: 10am-5:30pm summer/10am-4pm winter
Look out for our 7 part fly on the wall TV series, on ITV,
5.30pm starting Sunday 8th July 2007.
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West
Lodge Farm Park West Lodge Rural Centre,
Back Lane,
Desborough
Kettering,
Northants
NN14 2SH Tel: 01536 760552
"I recommend West Lodge Rural Center,
which is essentially what you would call a farm park.
Nice big playground, barrel rides, sheep, pigs, rabbits
and more. The cafe is also nice with an open fireplace
and there's plenty of free parking too. We have a season
ticket which is especially good value."
Open every day from 1st February - 24th December / 27th
- 31st December
Open weekends only in January.
Admission:
Under two's FREE
Peak Periods
(weekends, school holiday, special events)
Adult £4.75
Child £3.75
OAP £4.25
Family (2 adults/2 child) £15.00
Off Peak
Adult £4.25
Child £3.25
OAP £3.75
Family (2 adults/2 child) £12.50
Season tickets
Adult £24.00 per year
Child £19.00 per year
OAP £22.00 per year
Family (2 adults/2 child) £75.00 per year
Located within 30 minutes of Peterborough, Northampton
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White
Post Farm Centre White Post Farm Centre,
Farnsfield, Notts. NG22 8HL
(01623) 882977
White Post Farm Centre is a great day out for all of
the family! Come along and make friends with over 3000
animals from the instantly recognisable to the more unusual
including meerkats, reptiles, llamas and bats. |
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Plus have a great time on our Brand New Outdoor Play Area and
Go-Kart track, and enjoy the NEW tube slide in the Beach Barn.
Opening Times: From 10 am daily, closes at 5pm
The White Post Farm Centre is open all year round to the public
whatever the weather.
NEW Winder Admission prices:
Children under 2's FREE!
Adults: £6.30
Senior Citizens: £6.25
Children (3-16): £5.60
Adults/Children with special needs: £6.30 - £5.65
(Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) |
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