Big Sheep and Little Cow Farm

The Big Sheep & Little Cow, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1AW, UK
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

Welcome to Big Sheep Little Cow, the perfect destination for a fun family day out. The farm offers a hands-on experience for children and adults, with a variety of indoor and outdoor play areas suitable for all ages. During weekends and school holidays, the farm operates as a free-flow walk-around experience, opening around, with animal meetings throughout the day where staff assist visitors with touching, feeding, and stroking the animals. For younger visitors during term time, Baby & Toddler Sessions provide a quieter, more personal farm experience limited to 25 people. These sessions are held on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with play area access followed by animal handling, allowing children to touch, hold, feed, and groom a variety of animals under staff guidance, while also including play area access for adults.

The farm also runs the Little Calves Club, a farm-themed preschool playgroup for children aged 6 months to 5 years, focusing on early development, teamwork, parent interaction, and guided play, with sessions on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10–11 am during term time. General admission is £12.00 for adults and children, £11.50 for concessions, and free for children under 12 months.

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Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • Weekend & Holiday Farm Visits: During weekends and school holidays, the farm operates as a free-flow walk-around experience. The farmyard opens around 11 am. Animal meetings run throughout the day, with staff available to assist with touching, feeding, and stroking the animals. Both indoor and outdoor play areas are available for all ages.
  • Baby & Toddler Sessions (Term Time): A quieter, more personal farm experience tailored to young visitors: Sessions limited to 25 people. Held on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during term time. Play area access from 12 pm, followed by animal handling at 1:30 pm. Children can touch, hold, feed, and groom a variety of animals under the guidance of experienced staff, helping build confidence around animals. Play area access is included for both children and adults.
  • Little Calves Club Preschool Playgroup: A farm-themed preschool playgroup designed to support early development: Aimed at children aged 6 months to 5 years, Sessions run on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10–11 am during term time. & Focuses on teamwork, parent interaction, and guided play to encourage growth and confidence.
  • VIP Farm Experiences: Join the farm for an action-packed, behind-the-scenes experience of life on a busy open farm. Enjoy hands-on activities such as: Animal Handling, Feeding, Cleaning, Grooming & Enrichment. A wide range of small and large animals can be encountered, and all necessary equipment is provided.
  • Events: https://www.bigsheeplittlecow.co.uk/events

Facilities

  • Food and drink can be purchased from the playbarn cafe
  • Outdoor seating is available.
  • Picnics are welcome

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • General Admission:
    • Adults: £12.00
    • Children: £12.00
    • Concessions: £11.50
    • Children under 12 months: FREE
  • Extras:
    • Barrel Train Ride: £2.00 (weather dependent)
    • Electric Quadbikes: £1.00 (coin-operated)
  • Family Tickets
    • Family Ticket (3 people): £33.00
    • Family Ticket (4 people): £44.00
    • Family Ticket (5 people): £54.00
  • Play-Area Access Only:
    • £8.00 per child. 
    • One free adult per paying child. 
    • £3.00 per additional adult
    • Available at weekends and during school holidays (September – February Half-Term). Pre-booking is advised.
  • Annual Pass: £49.50 per person
  • Baby & Toddler Sessions: Price: £9.00 per person

Pricing URL: https://www.bigsheeplittlecow.co.uk/admissons

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

  • Birthday Parties: Big Sheep Little Cow specialises in creating extra-special birthday parties. The team organises and runs everything, so you can relax and enjoy the day while the children have endless fun.
  • Choose from seven exciting party packages:
    • Bronze Package – £16.95 per child. Duration: 2 hours. Includes: Use of all indoor and outdoor play areas, Private party room, Buffet party food and drinks for all ages, Party bags for each child & Barrel Train Ride (weather dependent)
    • Silver Package – £18.95 per child: Duration: 3 hours. Includes everything in the Bronze Package plus: Private, guided farm tour & Hands-on experience meeting and feeding a variety of animals led by experienced guides
    • Silver Package with Quadbikes – £18.95 per child: Duration: 3 hours. For children who prefer playtime over a farm tour: All Bronze Package benefits & 30-minute private quadbike session for you and your guests (replaces farm tour)
    • Gold Package – £19.95 per child: Duration: 3.5 hours. Includes everything from Bronze and Silver Packages: Private party room, Buffet party food and drinks, Party bags, Barrel Train Ride (weather dependent), Guided farm tour, 30-minute quadbike session & Access to indoor and outdoor play areas
    • Evening Parties – £22.50 per child: Perfect for school-day birthdays or a fully private celebration: Exclusive hire of the Playbarn for the entire party & No other visitors onsite during your party
    • Themed Parties – add £3 per child: Personalise any package with a special theme. Previous themes include unicorns, dinosaurs, tractors, vehicles, and more.
    • Private Party – £30 per child (minimum 15 children). Enjoy a Silver Package party of your choice with exclusive daytime hire of the venue.
  • Booking Information
    • Download the Party Booking Form for full details
    • Submit completed forms at reception or email to enquiries@farmattraction.co.uk
    • Enquire in advance to check date availability
    • All bookings are provisional until a £30 deposit is paid

Opening Times

  • School Holidays: Open 7 days a week – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Last admission at 3:00 pm
  • Term-Time:
    • Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm (subject to availability)
    • Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • On weekdays during term-time, animals can be visited by booking a Guided Baby & Toddler Session.

Address: The Big Sheep & Little Cow, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1AW, UK

Post Code: DL8 1AW

Council: North Yorkshire

County: North Yorkshire

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