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Lancaster Park & Animal Farm

Chadderton, United Kingdom•4.4(1.6k)•Country Park, Farm, Zoo

Meet and feed over 50 species of farm animals, enjoy rides and play areas across scenic grounds in this family-run petting farm near Oldham.

Lancaster Park & Animal Farm is a family-run children's petting farm located in Chadderton near Oldham, offering an engaging day out for families with young children. Founded in 2011 by Benjamin Lancaster, the farm now operates under the care of his family members, who are dedicated to continuously improving the facilities and animal welfare. Visitors can interact directly with animals in the Petting Barn and along the Nature Walk, where they can meet and feed horses, miniature donkeys, alpacas, goats, rabbits, chickens and over 50 species in total. Many animals have been rescued and are well-cared for in a home-like environment. Beyond animal interactions, the farm features multiple activities to keep families entertained: two play areas with swings, slides and ziplines, a Caterpillar Barrel Ride, mini quad driving on the Rooster Rally, Digger Island sand pit experiences, and a Pirate Shoot-out game. The site is pushchair-friendly and welcomes babies from birth. Food and refreshments are available at the Farm Kiosk, and visitors are welcome to bring their own picnics to enjoy at designated benches. The farm operates seasonally, opening weekends during term time and daily during school holidays.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 09:30 – 16:00
Tuesday: 09:30 – 16:00
Wednesday: 09:30 – 16:00
Thursday: 09:30 – 16:00
Friday: 09:30 – 16:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 16:00
Sunday: 09:30 – 16:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

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

Farm Kiosk

Ice cream, drinks, and tea available on site

Hours: 9:30am-4:00pm

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4.4(1.6k reviews)
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jacqueline mccormick

jacqueline mccormick

2 months ago

CASH ONLY Fun afternoon trip to Lancaster Park and animal farm.🐓🐖🐁🐇🐴🐐🫏,tortoises etc. Nice petting areas that my grandson really loved, along with the rides bumper cars, and catapiller ride and Dinosaurs 🦕 . 2 play areas . And to round off the afternoon a foam party

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Beeb 294

Beeb 294

3 months ago

Excellent day out with the children. Great value as there's a variety of farm animals to view and interact with. There's also a couple of play areas for the children to take a break from the animals and have a picnic as there's tables available. Food, drinks and ice Creams are also available. There's also couple of rides for children to enjoy. To top the day off, they had a foam party for the children to take part in. The farm park is impressively large.

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Kimberley Browne

Kimberley Browne

4 months ago

What an amazing place! I didn't realise it was so close to where I live, went today with my little by for the first time and it didn't disappoint!! It's cash only which wasn't an issue, everything was cheap compared to other place that are similar and there's so much to see and do!

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Angela

Angela

5 months ago

Visited for their santa experience and I have to say I was very impressed. We all really enjoyed it. We are still talking about the Grinch. Santa was great (real beard). Chatting to both my children, even with one of them who is a teenager. Would definitely recommend and will look at coming next year for this event.

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Marcel Harrison

Marcel Harrison

7 months ago

Christmas experience. Honestly amazing. My family of four went on Christmas Eve and we couldn’t belive how much we got for our money, we’ve done other experiences for way more money that didn’t have half the attention to detail that they had here. We first went on the Lancaster farm polar express and had a cute family picture, then through another part which just looked magical, then the kids wrote letters on a little bench and posted them which they loved. Then story time with Mrs clause, was really cute. Then through a ginger bread themed part which was very scenic, then they met Santa, who was decent, real beard too, not them rubbish ones. Then the elf was great, he grabbed my Mrs from behind, they got a coin off Santa too where they got to select a toy at the next part. We are defo goi g back next year, it was wonderful, there was some toy diggers in a sand pit which my son absolutely loved aswell. Great place, HIGHLY recommend! I forgot to add, marshmallow toasting at the end, and they’ve got a park on site with massive dinosaurs etc, my son absolutely loved, not just the Xmas experience but just the whole place. It really did have sooo much thought gone into it.

Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026

Events at Lancaster Park & Animal Farm

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This venue was last updated on 6 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Park & Animal Farm

Is Lancaster Park & Animal Farm free to visit?

Lancaster Park & Animal Farm is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Lancaster Park & Animal Farm suitable for?

Lancaster Park & Animal Farm is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Lancaster Park & Animal Farm dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Lancaster Park & Animal Farm.

Is there parking at Lancaster Park & Animal Farm?

Lancaster Park & Animal Farm doesn't have parking — public transport is recommended.

Is there food at Lancaster Park & Animal Farm?

Yes — Farm Kiosk is on site at Lancaster Park & Animal Farm. Ice cream, drinks, and tea available on site

Is Lancaster Park & Animal Farm pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Lancaster Park & Animal 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 Lancaster Park & Animal Farm?

Lancaster Park & Animal Farm is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Lancaster Park & Animal Farm by public transport?

Lancaster Park & Animal Farm isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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