Explore this ancient Hampshire farmyard with animals, Victorian and WWII heritage buildings, and outdoor play activities for families.

Manor Farm is a traditional working farmyard located within River Hamble Country Park, offering families an engaging journey through agricultural history. Visitors can experience authentic farm life, interact with animals including alpacas, and explore heritage buildings such as the Farmhouse and Wartime Cottage, which provide insights into Victorian and WWII-era farming practices. The venue caters to all ages with diverse attractions including a purpose-built Play Barn for indoor entertainment regardless of weather, outdoor play equipment, and exciting ride-on tractor experiences on a dedicated circuit. Educational visits are particularly popular, with the historic setting providing an ideal learning environment for school groups and children interested in heritage and farm life. Manor Farm operates seasonally with extended hours during peak months (March to October, daily 10am-5pm) and reduced hours in winter. Located just half a mile from Junction 8 of the M27 between Portsmouth and Southampton, the venue offers easy accessibility by car and public transport. Visitors can make a full day of it by exploring the surrounding River Hamble Country Park's woodland and meadows. The on-site Manor Farm Cafe provides refreshments, and facilities include a gift shop and birthday party packages.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Tony Mabbutt

a month ago

Great for the kids and adults alike. The staff are all friendly and polite.

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Jennifer Willes

2 months ago

Took 4 grandchildren, ages 4 to 8 , they had a lovely day, the nice weather was a bonus 😀

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Helen Cais

4 months ago

A friendly and welcoming place for children and families, with live experiences free of gimmicks. It is a real working farm where children can be close to animals under kindly guidance. Stories for the young, history for the older people. Much education and interest. Highly recommended.

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Marie “Marie Bee” Wheeldon

10 months ago

We went to the farm for a workshop and thought the staff did a fantastic job! One of our favourite workshops. (we have done many!) We found the staff very welcoming and they made the experience really interesting and entertaining. The children loved feeding the animals, making rag rugs, cracking codes and experiencing a WW2 classroom. We enjoyed playing in the soft play afterwards as well as exploring the rest of the farm. Thank you for a lovely day Manor Farm.

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John Sharman

a year ago

My first visit to Manor Farm. I found the farm very interesting especially with the second world war theme. Good collection of original buildings. Tractors and machinery. The farm house especially well done worth taking time to look round. Nice to see the mixture of animals birds ect. Took me back to my days on a farm in the 1960 sixties. Also the modern working part of the farm to see as well. Parking included in admission .Cafe. shop.and toilets. Along with hand wash points around the farm. It would have been nice to see a David Brown tractor in the collection. The first tractor I drove at 14.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026