Name: Down at the Farm
Rating: 5.0

Down at the Farm

Down at the Farm, Stoneygate Lane, Houghton Le Spring DH5 8JG

1-90 Years

Paid

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Description

Down at the Farm offers a variety of animals and activities for all ages. Meet Courtney and Khloe, Bethany, Esther, Mary and Elvis, Valerie and Valentino, Elliot and his herd, Sheep and Lambs, Lancelot, Cookie and the Mini Goat Gang. Play areas include outdoor air bouncers, Mega Playzone, Little Racers Track, Mini Play Area, Digger Slide, Little Tikes Play Area, Tree House, JCB Play, Castle Maze, zip line, swings, toddler swings, and a sandpit. Daily animal sessions feature lamb feeding, chick handling, donkey grooming, rabbits and guinea pigs, and calf feeding in August. Additional attractions include tractor rides, bumpy barrel rides for children 2+, face painting on selected days, and seasonal activities such as the sunflower patch and October pumpkin patch.

Admission prices are Adults £10.45 online / £11.45 on the day (includes tractor ride), Children 2–16 years £9.45 online / £10.45 on the day (includes barrel ride and tractor ride), and free entry for children under 2 (barrel ride not included; tractor ride allowed with parent).

If you are looking for Best Children's Farms in Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear then you can visit Down at the Farm. Down at the Farm is one of the places in Houghton-le-Spring Tyne and Wear for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Meet the Animals: Courtney and Khloe, Bethany, Esther, Mary and Elvis, Valerie and Valentino, Elliot and his herd, Sheep and Lambs, Lancelot, Cookie and the Mini Goat Gang, Trevor and his rabbit friends, Glynis and Gloria, Mr Toby-lerone, Hobs and the Ferret Gang, Sylvester and Carrot, Louie, Ralph and Ringo, Ethel and Mildred, Newly Hatched Chicks, and Dolly with her Llama friends.
Play Areas: Multiple outdoor play areas available. Dress appropriately for the weather.
- Outdoor Air Bouncers – One for 6+ and one for younger children. Closed in wet weather.
- Mega Playzone
- Little Racers Track – Takes 2 x £1 coins or card payment.
- Mini Play Area – Next to cafe.
- Digger Slide
- Little Tikes Play Area – For under 3 years.
- Tree House
- JCB Play
- Castle Maze – Navigate around and find Maisie the cow’s friends.
- Zip Line, Swings & Toddler Swings
- Sandpit – Updated for summer.
Animal Sessions: Daily timetable available at admissions kiosk or online.
- Lamb Feeding – March to May. Bottle feed orphaned or triplet lambs.
- Chicks – March to September. Hold a chick every weekend.
- Donkey Grooming – Bethany the donkey, every weekend. Held outdoors unless heavy rain.
- Rabbits & Guinea Pigs – Twice daily every weekend. Sit at a table to brush and feed fresh veg.
- Feed the Calves – August only, during summer holidays.
Tractor Rides: Scheduled throughout the day. See cows on the hill. Included in admission. Wheelchair ramp available by prior arrangement.
Bumpy Barrel Ride: For children 2+ years. 3 years and over can sit independently; 2-year-olds must sit with a parent. Not suitable for under 2s. Included in admission.
Face Painting: Barbara offers face painting most Saturdays and selected holiday days.
Seasonal Activities:
- Sunflower Patch – Subject to weather.
- October Pumpkin Patch – Tickets available at the end of August.

Facilities

Lots of play areas
Cafe
Picnic areas
Toilet facilities
First aid facilities
Quiet areas
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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

General Admission:
- Adult: £10.45 online / £11.45 on the day (includes tractor ride)
- Child (2–16 yrs): £9.45 online / £10.45 on the day (includes barrel ride + tractor ride)
- Children under 2: Free (no barrel ride; tractor ride allowed with parent)
Animal Feed: £1.50
Extra Tractor Ride: £0.50
Extra Barrel Ride: £1.50
Season Ticket: £40 per person
Group (25+ people, booked in advance): £8.95 per person

Pricing URL: https://www.downatthefarm.co.uk/opening-times-prices/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Seasonal Opening Times
- Weekends: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- School Holidays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Last Admission:
- 2:30 pm for 4:00 pm closing
- 3:00 pm for 5:00 pm closing
Please check activity times if arriving after 2:00 pm to make the most of the schedule.
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