Name: Windmill Animal Farm
Rating: 5.0

Windmill Animal Farm

Windmill Animal Farm, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire L40 1UQ, UK

1-90 Years

Paid

Description

Windmill Animal Farm, the Slinger Family’s home for four generations, opened to the public on 1st August 1992. Families can enjoy the Farmyard Friends Encounter, meeting Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, and occasionally other farm animals, or explore Cuddly Critters & Mini-Beasts, home to reptiles and spiders such as Bearded Dragons, Pythons, Chameleons, and Tarantulas. Daily animal experiences include bottle feeding, meeting baby Pygmy Goats, and interacting with friendly farmyard animals. Adventure options include the Monstrous Maize Maze, outdoor obstacle trails, indoor soft play, swings, slides, climbing walls, zip wires, pedal tractors, motorised digger, with some activities requiring additional charges.

Guests can also enjoy Quad Barrel Rides, a 22-flavour ice cream shed, and sensory soft play for toddlers. Admission prices are £7.95 for adults (16+ years) and £16.95 for children (1–15 years, under 1s free). Windmill Animal Farm offers a full day of fun and learning for the whole family, come rain or shine.

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Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Farmyard Friends Encounter: The Farmyard Friends Encounter is an indoor animal petting experience perfect for families. Meet Guinea Pigs and Rabbits up close; occasionally other farmyard friends are available.
Cuddly Critters & Mini-Beasts: Cuddly Critters is home to reptiles and spiders in a luxurious permanent habitat: Bearded Dragons, Leopard and Crested Geckos, Reticulated and Jungle Jaguar Pythons, Salmon Boa Constrictor, Yemen Chameleon, and Chilli Rose Tarantula spider. Educational experience to learn about exotic animals from around the world.
Farm Train & Mere Trail: The farm train is included in every visit and runs daily to Lake View Station starting at 11:00am, with trains every half hour until 4:00pm. 15″ gauge miniature railway spans over one mile. Visitors can disembark, enjoy scenery, picnics, and play areas. Constructed by Austin Moss, who built the engines and track; run by Austin and volunteers. Mere Trail links train stations, where visitors can see Llamas, Mangalitza Pigs, Fallow Deer, and Highland Cattle.
Animal Experiences
- Bottle Feeding: Daily at 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm (Seasonal: Jan – Aug).
- Pygmy Goats: Meet baby goats in the Lambing Barn.
- Animal Barn: Feed and interact with friendly animals.
Mazes & Adventure Trails
- Monstrous Maize Maze: Giant maze full of fun and adventure for all ages.
- Adventure Trail: Challenging outdoor obstacles for adventurous children.
Play Areas
- Indoor Play: Large soft play area suitable for all ages.
- Outdoor Play: Swings, slides, climbing walls, and zip wire for outdoor fun.
- Pedal Tractors: Safe driving fun for little ones.
- Excavators: Motorised diggers to dig and push stones (contactless payment required).
- Big ‘Ol Wagons: Coin-operated wagons to drive independently.
- Farm Quads: Indoor quad track racing (additional charges apply).
- Pedal Go Karts: Race around the dirt track on John Deere pedal go karts.
Special Attractions
- Quad Barrel Rides – Indoor ride excitement (additional charges may apply).
- Ice Cream Shed: 22 flavours of Wallings ice cream (additional charges apply).
- Sensory Soft Play: Indoor play for toddlers to explore safely.
Upcoming-events: https://www.windmillanimalfarm.co.uk/upcoming-events/

Facilities

Parking onsite
Toilets, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities
You can bring a picnic
Onsite restaurant and snacks are available

Website

Contact

Video

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Price

Adult (16+ Years): £7.95
Child (1–15 Years, Under 1s Free): £16.95
OAPs & Carers: 1 × £12.95
Animal Feed (Optional): £2.00

Pricing URL: https://www.windmillanimalfarm.co.uk/shop/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday: Windmill Animal Farm offers the perfect venue to celebrate your child’s special day. Our party rooms are designed for comfort, safety, and convenience, making your celebration memorable for all guests.
- Party Rooms: Spacious rooms with laminated wooden flooring, Safe overhead fan heating, 13A mains outlets, Wood-panelled walls and custom-made draught-free doors & Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times
- Party Times: Morning: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm & Afternoon: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Party Prices
  - Child admission: £9.95 per child (includes farm entrance and use of all attractions)
  - Train ride: £3 per person (optional on the day). Exclusive experiences: £3 per child, per experience
- Cuddly Critters Experience
  - Farmyard Friends – Guinea Pig and Rabbit Experience. (Each lasts approximately 20 minutes)
  - One adult per invited child enters free of charge. Additional adults and children are charged at the party rate of £9.95 each.
  - Minimum charge: 20 children. You are welcome to invite more than 20 children if desired.
- Pizza Party Option
  - 9-inch pizza with a selection of toppings – £9.95 per pizza (feeds 2–3 children)
  - Optional chips available
  - You may also bring your own food if preferred
- Booking and Payment: A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required to confirm the party. The remaining balance is payable on the day of the event

The fantastic farm is open everyday 10am – 5pm.

Address: Windmill Animal Farm, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire L40 1UQ, UK

Post Code: L40 1UQ

Council: West Lancashire

County: Lancashire

Situated between Chorley, Euxton, and Rufford to the East and Southport to the West, and just fifteen miles from Preston and six miles from Ormskirk we are a pleasant drive from all nearby towns and villages. The farm, which is less than a mile from Martin Mere Wild Fowl Trust, is easy to find by following the brown signs at all key junctions.
From the M6, recommend taking junction 27 on to the the A5209 and follow the signs through Burscough Bridge.