Name: Gorse Hill City Farm
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Gorse Hill City Farm

Gorse Hill City Farm, Anstey Lane, Leicester LE4 0FJ, UK

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Gorse Hill City Farm, a registered charity on the outskirts of Leicester, offers a fun and educational experience for all, open 365 days a year. Spread across 20 acres, this working farm is home to over 100 animals, including cows, rare breed sheep, Middle White pigs, goats, donkeys, Shetland ponies, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks, chickens, and seasonal lambs. Visitors can feed many of the animals (£1 per bag) or take part in small animal sessions to learn about and interact with rabbits and guinea pigs. The farm also features a play area with swings, slides, climbing frames, and picnic benches, making it a perfect spot for families.

Admission is £5.50 per adult, £3.50 per child (2–16 years), and free for children under 2.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Meet the Animals: Gorse Hill City Farm is home to lots of traditional farm animals. Although this is a city farm, it benefits from a fairly large plot of land. Unlike other city farms restricted by their surroundings, Gorse Hill City Farm feels positively sprawling. This allows a huge number of animals to be present for visitors to meet. There are over 100 animals on site, and most of them enjoy being fed. Visitors can get close to the animals with feed available for £1 per bag, providing guaranteed interaction. Another way to interact is through a ‘Meet the Small Animal Session,’ offering a great way to meet and learn about the smaller residents of the farm.
- Cows: Come and see Dandelion and Buttercup.
- Sheep: A variety of rare breed and native sheep are available on the farm.
- Pigs: Middle White pigs are a docile breed and ideal for visitors to see. They are also a rare breed.
- Goats: A variety of goat breeds are present, including rare breed Golden Guernseys, Pygmy Goats, and a Boer Billy Goat.
- Donkeys: Donkeys Oatey and May can often be found grazing and playing together in the fields.
- Ponies: Zac and Zoe are miniature Shetlands, while Criggy is a standard Shetland.
- Rabbits: Different breeds of domestic rabbits are located in the small animal area.
- Guinea Pigs: Guinea pigs can be found in the small animal area.
- Ducks: White Campbell Ducks are part of the farm’s collection.
- Chickens: The variety of chickens consists of Brahmas and Bantams.
- Lambs: Lambs are available to see usually from February onwards.
Play Area: The play area features swings, slides, and climbing frames suitable for all ages. Picnic benches are also dotted around for convenience.
Meet the Small Animals: Regular small animal sessions allow children to get closer to guinea pigs and rabbits. These sessions teach children about the characteristics of each animal and how they are cared for to remain happy and healthy. Participants can stroke each animal used in the session, providing a well-rounded educational and sensory experience.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Admission Prices:
- Adult: £5.50 per adult
- Child (2–16 years): £3.50 per child
- Infant (under 2 years): Free entry
Extras:
- Animal Feed: £2 per bag
- Donation: £5 each
- Memberships: Annual or lifetime memberships available (proof required on entry)
Family Ticket: £20.00. Includes 2 Adults, 2 Children, and 2 bags of animal feed

Pricing URL: https://gorsehillcityfarm.org.uk/shop/home/19-farm-tickets.html

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Birthday Parties at the Farm: Make your little one’s birthday truly special with a fun and stress-free celebration at our farm. Start the day by meeting our friendly animals, then enjoy the party room with delicious food, decorations, and activities.
Offer two packages:
- The Goat (£11.99 per child) includes a choice of hot or cold food, 2 jugs of juice, a badge for the birthday child, personalised invitations, room decorations, free farm admission, and animal feed. Each child also gets 20% off Junior Animal Adoption. Optional extras include a farm tour, meeting the small animals, or a visit from Peaches the Pig, our mascot.
- The Pig (£16.99 per child) offers the same as The Goat package, with the addition of a birthday cake and free animal adoption for the birthday child. Optional extras are the same as above.
All packages are for a minimum of 10 children, and each can be tailored to suit your needs.

Open everyday of the year except Christmas Day.
April to October: 10am-4.30pm
November to March: 10am-4.00pm

Address: Gorse Hill City Farm, Anstey Lane, Leicester LE4 0FJ, UK

Post Code: LE4 0FJ

Council: Leicester

County: Leicestershire

The venue is based next door to the English Martyrs Catholic School on Anstey Lane, and there is some parking available at the top of the road.
Alternatively, you can get the number 74 bus from Charles Street, which will allow you to disembark right at the bottom of the drive, giving you easy and convenient access to the farm.