Top 10 Farm Parks to Visit This Summer
Looking for the best farm parks in the UK to make outdoor memories with the kids? We’ve rounded up ten family friendly attractions where children can feed animals, explore play zones, splash in water features, and enjoy full days out. Perfect for summer adventures!
10 Best Family Friendly Farm Parks:
1. Park Hall Countryside Experience – Oswestry, Shropshire
An all-in-one countryside wonderland. Expect animal encounters, tractor and barrel train rides, adventure play, zip wires, a role-play indoor village. There is even a science/music room for quieter moments.

🎟️ Entry: Paid - Check their website for pricing. (There is a “Summer Pass” available for repeat visits)
📍 What we love: A perfect mix of energetic fun and educational zones. Plus the “Hungry Farmer Café” for proper pause moments.
2. Fishers Farm Park – Sussex
Best for 0-12 year olds, This farm park has farm animals, indoor soft‑play, outdoor rides, and the epic Splash Attack zone (April–September). They also have fun hayrides, theatrical shows, and even a “Sky Fall” drop for brave souls.
🎟️ Entry: Paid - Check their website for pricing.
📍 What we love: Muddy, messy, playful and splash-tastic. Sun loungers for parents at Splash Attack? Yes please.

3. Pennywell Farm – Devon
Hand-on heaven! Over 150 animals, with live animal-handling every half hour, breathtaking views over Dartmoor, and award-winning family-friendly vibe.

🎟️ Entry: Paid - Check their website for pricing. Open February to October.
📍 What we love: That array of mini animal encounters, plus those countryside views. This place is ideal for family photos.
4. Cannon Hall Farm – South Yorkshire
This is a classic farm park, featuring: farmyard animals, adventure playground, reptile house, tearoom, and a deli/farm shop. If that isn't enough for you, they also have Europe’s largest tube maze!
🎟️ Entry: Paid - Check their website for pricing.
📍 What we love: This appeals to everyone, for toddlers to teens (and parents). Plus you have the chance to stock up on local produce.

5. Stonehurst Family Farm & Motor Museum – Leicestershire
Full of a quirky mix of vintage vehicles and animals. This family farm has a petting zoo, pony rides, tractor-trailer tours, wobble bridges and more. Plus a mini motor museum for the vehicle lovers!

🎟️ Entry: Paid - Check their website for pricing.
📍 What we love: It’s unusual and memorable. A mix that kids will love! and car‑mad parents may feel nostalgic.
6. Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo – Pembrokeshire, Wales
A firm favourite in Wales and a four-in-one wonder: a historic farm with a zoo feautring over 200 species. Plus they have an indoor vintage funfair, plenty of outdoor play and a land-train ride.
🎟️ Entry: Paid - Check their website for pricing.
📍 What we love: Perfect blend of outdoor escape, animals, rides and indoor play. Perfect for whatever the weather, you could go in a pair of wellies on a rainy day or sun hat with sun cream in the summer.

7. Marsh Farm – Essex
This is a proper animal adventure park. They have zoo animals, farm-themed play, plus a mini beach and splash pool that’s included in entry.

🎟️ Entry: Paid - Check their website for pricing.
📍 What we love: This place has that seaside vibe mid-farm. Kids will love paddling and parents love the deckchairs.
8. Cotswold Farm Park – Gloucestershire
Run by Countryfile’s Adam Henson and home to rare breeds. They have tractor rides, live demos and educational displays. If your kids love outdoor play, this is the place for you as they have a big playground featuring a zipline!
🎟️ Entry: Paid - Check their website for pricing.
📍 What we love: A beautiful countryside backdrop with hands-on animal time. It has that classic countryside charm.

9. Over Farm Countryside Adventure – Gloucestershire
Known for seasonal farm events. This farm park has plenty of fun for the whole family. Including outdoor play, tractor rides, farm shop, café, and animal feeding experiences.

🎟️ Entry: Paid - Check their website for pricing.
📍 What we love: It feels cosy, community-based and perfect for a slower-paced day with the little ones.
10. Tam O’Shanter Urban Farm – The Wirral
A gem of a city farm on Bidston Hill. It’s free to enter, with goats, chickens, pigs and more, plus an activity trail and café.
🎟️ Entry: Free
📍 What we love: No entry fee, but full of friendly farm vibes. A local escape without the travel stress.

Why Visit Farm Parks?
- Learning + play all in one – from tractor rides to feeding lambs.
- Flexible options – splash zones, indoor play or café time mean you can tailor each visit.
- Great for all seasons – many parks include indoor features, splash zones or shaded café areas.
Whether you're up for a full-day adventure or a quicker city-farm pit-stop, these UK farm parks have something for every family and season.