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Down At The Farm

Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom•4.5(841)•Country Park, Farm

Explore 20 acres of interactive animal farm fun with hands-on sessions, rides, outdoor play areas, and seasonal activities for the whole family.

Down at the Farm is the North's most interactive children's animal farm experience, spanning 20 acres of outdoor adventures. Visitors can enjoy close encounters with farm animals through dedicated animal sessions, take tractor and barrel rides, explore outdoor play areas, and participate in seasonal activities like pumpkin picking and decorating. The venue offers activities suitable for families with young children, including pushchair-friendly facilities and accessible amenities. The farm features a variety of attractions all included in the admission price, from animal interactions to rides and play activities. Seasonal events, such as Halloween's Pumpkin Week, bring additional entertainment with face painting, spooky mazes, scarecrow crafts, and festive photo opportunities. The farm also provides facilities including a cafe, picnic areas, and accessible pathways, making it an ideal destination for full-day family outings. Grouped bookings and birthday parties are available, and season tickets offer unlimited visits throughout the year. The venue operates seasonally and strongly recommends advance online booking, particularly during busy periods and school holidays.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Book in advance

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

Cafe

On-site cafe facility

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Google Reviews

4.5(841 reviews)
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Josephine Senior

Josephine Senior

a month ago

Perfect for kids. A great variety of play structures and activities. Really friendly staff and a great range of animals. Well worth the entrance price.

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Maddy Bloomfield

Maddy Bloomfield

2 months ago

Getting a season pass here was one of my better parenting decisions! We come at least once a fortnight, my son has an absolute blast the whole time AND it wears him right out. There are so many animals to look at, they're all interested in being fed and they're clearly well cared for with plenty of space so it's nice to watch them pottering around. The emus were unexpected but exciting! I was a bit disappointed there were no cows because they're the favourite, but THEN the owner told me the tractor ride (which I hadn't spotted) takes you up to the field where they are, and later in the year the bottle fed lambs get switched out for bottle fed calves. Cannot. Wait. The farmer himself was incredibly knowledgeable, he clearly loves all the animals and speaking to him was enlightening. There are parks and slides for different ages, and they are all well maintained and clean. At 18 months old, he can use about three areas but in excited for him to be able to go in the big tunnels and the dinosaur climber bit. On hot sunny days it gets busy after the first hour or so, so we tend to go either first thing or for the last couple of hours when it's quitened down a bit.

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Katie M

Katie M

3 months ago

Had a lovely day out with my 10 and 2 year old, it's hard to find activities that suit both with the ages difference but can never go wrong with a farm! It's not overly priced here either paid £30 for the 3 of us but you can spend as long or little as you'd like there's loads to see and do with the animals and it has serval parks to play in as well.

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Tracey Milne

Tracey Milne

9 months ago

Great place to visit with children. Lots of activities to do throughout the day from opening time until close. Nice little cafe for refreshments and food. Great seasonal events too, October/Halloween event was great for this year 2025

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Claire Stevens

Claire Stevens

11 months ago

A fun trip for younger kids for a morning or an afternoon. Best bit was the herd of red deer appearing over the hill to be fed. Worst bit was how dirty and stained the baby changing facilities were.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

Events at Down At The Farm

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Down At The Farm

Is Down At The Farm free to visit?

Down At The Farm is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is Down At The Farm dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Down At The Farm.

Is there parking at Down At The Farm?

Down At The Farm doesn't have parking — public transport is recommended.

Is there food at Down At The Farm?

Yes — Cafe is on site at Down At The Farm. On-site cafe facility

Is Down At The Farm pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Down At The Farm 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 Down At The Farm?

Down At The Farm is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Down At The Farm by public transport?

Down At The Farm isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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