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Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park

Verwood, United Kingdom•4.7(1.4k)•Farm, Museum

Meet rare breed heavy horses and explore a working farm with vintage displays, play areas, and scheduled daily events in a rustic countryside setting.

Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park is an award-winning family attraction dedicated to preserving and showcasing rare breed heavy horses. Visitors can get up close with these magnificent animals and learn about their historic role in agriculture and transportation. The park offers a full day of activities suited for families of all ages, including grandparents and couples. Beyond the horses, the farm features farmyard animals, vintage vehicle displays, and play areas designed for children. A schedule of daily events keeps visitors entertained throughout their visit, while Smokey Joe's Café provides refreshments in a country and western themed setting. The venue is pushchair-friendly and caters to group bookings, birthday parties, and seasonal events. Rated excellent on TripAdvisor for 14 consecutive years, the park combines education and entertainment, allowing families to experience traditional farm life while supporting rare breed conservation efforts. Special experiences like heavy horse-drawn carriage rides add to the unique countryside experience.
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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Venue Details

Venue Type

Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Smokey Joe's Café

Country and western themed café offering food and drink options for visitors

Hours: 10am - 3:30pm

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4.7(1.4k reviews)
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Saffron Kristine

Saffron Kristine

a month ago

I try to make it here at least once or twice a year when we have our annual holidays to Dorset as I love it here so much! The horses are brilliantly cared for, they are beautiful and stunning. As well as all the other nationals they have here at the farm (including rabbits, pigs, sheep and donkeys etc.) I also adopted Adam and received a beautiful adoption pack too! All the staff are kind, well knowledgeable and polite and are always happy to talk to you or answer any questions. There’s a man there (I’m so sorry I can’t remember his name) which tells you about every horse whilst he feeds them, he always talks so passionately and really drives the importance of learning about the history of all the different breeds of heavy horse, that paved they way for us now. You can really tell he loves these horses (as do they all) and this place really is a horse lovers dream! There’s a cafe, gift shop and something for everyone here! I can’t recommend it enough 🐴 Also my deepest condolences on loosing Iona, she was absolutely stunning and will be truly missed! ☹️🤍

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Sonya Burns

Sonya Burns

a month ago

Loved this place, the staff were great, learned all about the horses and what they were used for in the past, crops, The travelling life, gypsies etc. Great talks and demonstrations throughout the day, horse and cart rides, tractor rides, lots of other animals, play park, horse shoe throwing, go carts, indoor play area, even a walk through the front line, what it would have been like during the war. Food was great too. Definitely recommend a visit, suitable for all ages.

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Billy B

Billy B

2 months ago

Really great staff here. Reasonably priced food at the on site cafe. It's a compact site with a fair amount of information boards, friendly and helpful staff and a few key activities spaced out nicely through the day. It's not the best for accessibility and I wouldn't necessarily recommend coming for wheelchair users. I honestly thought the price per ticket was high but when you understand what they do there I think it's worth it.

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Kendra Sullivan

Kendra Sullivan

2 months ago

What an exceptional facility with welcoming members of staff and unique experiences. I heard of this facility by word of mouth and knew I visit was a must. I was warmly welcomed by every staff member I crossed paths with. Sholto even offered me the opportunity to help feed the horses when it was time, what a treat! Very kind staff across the board as. Sholto even let me bend his ear for a good ten minutes to chat about my horses back home. Richard was a fantastic conversation, too, and so knowledgeable with a great sense of humor and banter. It was really neat to see some incredibly rare breeds I’d only read about (Noriker, Ardennes, and the Suffolk Punch) and learn more about them during a presentation of the rare breeds. Each have their own unique story/history that was shared with us, too. They all have a wonderful disposition and very sweet to interact with. A nice gem to stumble upon and definitely recommended to make a visit.

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Mark smith

Mark smith

3 months ago

What a great place to visit, the staff were all very knowledgeable from the youngest up. There are various talks through the days about the different breeds of heavy horse and what they were used for, a good selection of Romany wagons and showman's wagons and vehicles. There are hands on things for the kids to do like groom the ponies and take pony trap rides for little ones with a little pony and then the family can go on a waggon pulled by a heavy horse. There is also tractor and trailer rides, peddle cars for kids and adults. You can also see other farm animals and feed them with food you can purchase from the small shop. The cafe is don out in an American style which is great the food is good value and great quality with a good selection of cakes too. This place is a great place to visit and worth the entrance fee. I chatted to all the staff and the owner. If ever they were looking for staff this is a place I would love to work. Thanks for a great day, we loved it from the youngest aged to up to grandpa aged 60

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

Events at Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park

Is Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park free to visit?

Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park.

Is there parking at Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park?

Yes, Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park has on-site parking.

Is there food at Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park?

Yes — Smokey Joe's Café is on site at Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park. Country and western themed café offering food and drink options for visitors

Is Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park?

Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park by public transport?

Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.

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