Dalscone Farm

Dalscone Farm Fun, Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, UK
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

Dalscone Farm is South of Scotland’s premier family day out and a Visit Scotland 5 Star Visitor Attraction Award winner. The farm offers an expanded and upgraded Outdoor Farm Park with slides, sandpits, a giant castle climbing frame, mini golf, go-kart track, family games area, and enhanced accessibility. Indoor entertainment includes a huge multi-level Soft Play for ages 4+, a dedicated Toddler Zone, indoor tractor rides, pedal go-karts, and playhouses, plus an indoor “Street” area with motorised and pedal vehicles. Animal encounters feature both farm and exotic species, including sheep, goats, cows, ponies, alpacas, llamas, pigs, guinea fowl, meerkats, tortoises, prairie dogs, porcupines, armadillos, axolotls, monkeys, reptiles, and insects, with a range of interactive Animal Experiences such as Meerkat, Armadillo, Tortoise, Reptile, Porcupine, and Marmoset handling.

Attractions also include the Cresta Run, Giant Castle Climbing Frame with Aerial Glider, custom toddler climbing frames, 12-hole mini golf, bumper boats, and a family games area. General admission prices are £15.20 for adults and children aged 3–16, £10.48 for toddlers (1–2 years) and concessions, a Family of 4 online exclusive ticket for £57.64, and free entry for babies under 1 year.

If you are looking for Best Children's Farms in Dumfries , Dumfries and Galloway then you can visit Dalscone Farm. Dalscone Farm is one of the places in Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • Indoor Soft Play: The huge Indoor Soft Play Area provides hours of entertainment for children. The soft play includes a dedicated toddler zone and a massive multi-level frame for ages 4+, along with indoor tractor rides, pedal go-karts, and playhouses. Equipment is well-maintained, regularly cleaned, checked, and safety-tested.
    • Multi-Level Soft Play: Features drop slide, spiral slide, donut swing, spider climb, tunnels, and more. Recommended for ages 4–11. Socks are required.
    • Toddler Zone: Exclusively for toddlers, featuring a soft roundabout, slides, and giant Lego blocks. Suitable for children up to 4 years old. Socks are required.
    • The Street: An indoor area between Soft Play and Farm Park with pedal and motorised vehicles on tracks, suitable for children of all ages.
  • Farm Park Grand: The newly refurbished Farm Park features a large outdoor play area with slides, sandpits, a giant castle climbing frame, mini golf, go-kart track, and a family games area.
  • Exotic Animal House: A range of unique animals includes porcupines, armadillos, axolotls, parrots, monkeys, reptiles, and insects.
  • Animal Barn: Friendly farm animals include sheep (including Fiona), goats, cows, donkeys, ponies, alpacas, llamas, pigs, and guinea fowl. Meerkats, tortoises, and prairie dogs now have enhanced viewing platforms.
    • Cresta Run with toddler-friendly section
    • Giant Castle Climbing Frame with Aerial Glider
    • Custom toddler and infant climbing frames
    • 12-hole mini golf course
    • Bumper Boats
    • Family Games Area
  • Animal Experiences: 
    • Meet the Meerkat Experience: Step into the purpose-built Meerkat Mansion, learn about the mob, and feed them.
    • Armadillo Handling Experience: Interact with nine-banded armadillos, feed them, and learn about their behaviour.
    • Tortoise Handling Experience: Get close to African Spurred Tortoises, feed them, and assist with a bath.
    • Reptile Handling Experience: Explore reptiles and invertebrates, handle snakes, and feed lizards.
    • Porcupine Feeding Experience: Hand-feed African Crested Porcupines and learn fascinating facts.
    • Marmoset Feeding Experience: Feed fruits, veggies, gum, and insects to a small troop of marmosets while learning about them.
  • Extras: Some attractions require an additional charge or tokens: Bumper Boats, Farmer Pete’s Tractors, Motorised Vehicles, Amusements, Animal Food. Tokens are available from the machine in The Street area.

Facilities

  • Toy Shop
  • Gift Shop
  • On Site Parking
  • On Site Cafe
     

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • General Admission: 
    • Family of 4 (Online Exclusive!) – £57.64 (incl. £2.64 fee)
    • Adult: £15.20 (incl. £0.70 fee)
    • Child (3–16 years): £15.20 (incl. £0.70 fee)
    • Toddler (1–2 years): £10.48 (incl. £0.48 fee)
    • Concession (65+ years or carer): £10.48 (incl. £0.48 fee)
    • Baby (Under 1): Free
  • Dalscone Farm Park + Soft Play Area:
    • Family of 4 (Online Exclusive!) – £57.64 (incl. £2.64 fee)
    • Adult: £15.20 (incl. £0.70 fee)
    • Child (3–16 years): £15.20 (incl. £0.70 fee)
    • Toddler (1–2 years): £10.48 (incl. £0.48 fee)
    • Concession (65+ years or carer): £10.48 (incl. £0.48 fee)
    • Baby (Under 1): Free
  • Animal Experiences:
    • Tortoise Handling Experience: £20.95
    • Marmoset Feeding Experience: £10.47 (incl. £0.48 fee)
    • Meerkat Experience: £26.19
    • Armadillo Experience: £20.95
    • Reptile Experience: £20.95
    • Chameleon Feeding Experience: £10.47

Pricing URL: https://www.dalsconefarmfun.co.uk/book-now/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

  • Children’s Parties: Celebrate your child’s birthday in style. Dalscone Farm Fun is the perfect place to host a memorable party. Let the team handle the fun while you enjoy precious time with family and friends.
  • Party Package Includes: 
    • Invitations for guests
    • 90 minutes of Soft Play fun
    • Reserved party table in Soft Play
    • Private party room
    • Jugs of juice, Party food
    • Balloons, Birthday throne & Special birthday gift
  • Price: £13.99 per child. Minimum 10 children. Prices subject to change.
  • Party Times: After School: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm & Saturdays & Holidays: Please call 01387 254445 to enquire. Book Now
  • Open Monday – Saturday
    • Toy & Gift Shop: 9:00 am – 5:15 pm
    • Soft Play & Café: 9:15 am – 5:00 pm
  • Please Note: Dalscone will close from 8th September for 2 weeks and reopen on Saturday, 20th September.

Address: Dalscone Farm Fun, Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, UK

Post Code: DG1 1SE

Council: Dumfries

County: Dumfries and Gallowa

  • Located just off the A75 at the roundabout signposted for Edinburgh.
  • Dalscone is on the A701 Edinburgh Road, a few yards past the roundabout on the left-hand side.
  • On Site Parking

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