Name: Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm
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Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm

Tweddle Farm, Fillpoke Lane, Blackhall Colliery TS27 4BT

1-90 Years

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Tweddle Farm – Family Fun & Animal Encounters, a family-run petting farm in the North East since 2004, offers hands-on animal experiences, including daily petting sessions, lamb and calf bottle feeding at specific times, and meeting animals such as miniature donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, rabbits, alpacas, cows, guinea pigs, wallabies, and peacocks. Visitors can enjoy indoor and outdoor play, with a large soft play, Tiny Tots area, bouncy pillows, Building Block Barn, and ziplines, plus barrel rides for children aged 2+ and wheelchair-accessible tractor rides.

Admission (inclusive of VAT) is £10.95 for children (2–16), free for 1-year-olds and babies, £11.95 for adults, and £42.00 for family tickets (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children). Tweddle Farm is perfect for a fun, educational, and memorable day out for all ages.

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Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Meet the Animals: Tweddle Farm is home to a wide variety of animals of all shapes and sizes. Visitors can meet them during daily petting sessions and feed them at their leisure, with animal feed available for purchase at the gift shop. Animals include miniature donkeys, pigs, parrots, goats, sheep, deer, rabbits, alpacas, cows, guinea pigs, wallabies, and peacocks.
Indoor & Outdoor Play: The farm offers extensive indoor and outdoor play areas. The indoor soft play features a large slide and ball pit, while Tiny Tots soft play is available for children under 5. Giant bouncy pillows provide fun for all ages, and the Building Block Barn encourages creativity. Brave visitors can try the ziplines for an exciting adventure.
Bottle Feeding: Lamb and calf bottle feeding is available at specific times of the year. The farm encourages mothers to feed their own young and only takes over in special circumstances, such as when a baby is abandoned or the mother is unable to produce milk. Visitors should check social media or call 0191 586 3311 for availability during their visit.
Barrel Rides & Tractor Rides: Barrel rides run daily, weather permitting, usually three times per day, and are free of charge. They are suitable for children aged 2 years and older. Tractor rides around the farm operate at various times, are free of charge.
Petting Centre: The Baby Barn Petting Centre features a variety of friendly animals for visitors to meet. The animal selection is regularly rotated, but usually includes sheep and lambs, goats and kids, miniature donkeys, calves, hens and chicks, and various birds. Occasionally, alpacas, llamas, ponies, or pigs are also available to meet, providing a fun and engaging experience for all ages.
Events: https://www.tweddlefarm.co.uk/book-tickets-3/tickets/events/

Facilities

Parking onsite
Hot & Cold Food
Washing Facilities
Toilets, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities
Onsite restaurant and snacks are available
Indoor & Outdoor Picnic Areas
Assistant Dogs Only

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Single Day Entry (inclusive of VAT)
- Children (2–16 years) – £10.95
- 1 Year Olds and Babies – FREE
- Adults – £11.95
- Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children or 1 Adult & 3 Children) – £42.00
- Over 60s / Concessions – £9.95
Extras (inclusive of VAT)
- Animal Feed – £1.00 per bag
- Barrel Ride – FREE
- Tractor Ride – FREE
Annual Pass inclusive of VAT
- Adults - £60.00
- Children (2-16) - £55.00

Pricing URL: https://www.tweddlefarm.co.uk/prices/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

For more information on birthday parties contact the venue directly.

January: Closed
February & March: Open Daily 10am – 4pm (last admissions approx. 2pm)
April, May, June, July, August, September & October: Open Daily 10am – 5pm (last admissions approx. 3pm)
November: Open Weekends Only 10am – 4pm (last admissions approx. 2pm)
December – Christmas Grotto (check Facebook Page or call before travelling)

Address: Tweddle Farm, Fillpoke Lane, Blackhall Colliery TS27 4BT

Post Code: TS27 4BT

Council: County Durham

County: Durham

Parking onsite.
Directions from the A1M:
- Leave the A1 at Junction 61. At the top of the slip road, take exit towards Bowburn A177.
- Stay on this road until you see a sign for the A181, located in Shincliffe Village, turn right here.
- Stay on this road, you will eventually come to a village signposted Castle Eden. Drive through this until you see a sign for Blackhall Colliery B1281. Turn left onto this road, stay on it and you will see the signs for Tweddle Farm.
Directions from the A19: Take the A181 junction on the A19 marked Castle Eden. Follow the signs for Blackhall Colliery and Tweddle Farm.