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River Bourne Community Farm CIC

Salisbury, United Kingdom•4.7(237)•Country Park, Farm

Visit a free award-winning community farm with farmyard animals, nature trails, and a café in a historic water meadow setting.

River Bourne Community Farm is a free-to-visit city farm located alongside historic water meadows in Salisbury. The farmyard welcomes visitors daily between 10am-1pm (extended to 3pm during school holidays except Christmas), with no booking required. Children and families can enjoy hands-on experiences feeding the farm animals with provided feed, while dogs on leads are welcome throughout the venue. The farm features a variety of animals in the farmyard and paddocks, providing an engaging experience for young visitors of all ages. Beyond the farmyard, visitors can explore scenic nature trails that wind through the water meadows, offering a peaceful outdoor experience for families. The on-site River Bourne Community Farm Café serves delicious food including coffee, cakes, free-range eggs, and farm-produced meat, making it an ideal spot to relax after exploring. The venue's mission centers on educating young people and serving the local community through volunteering opportunities, regular events, and workshops. It's an accessible, family-friendly destination that combines animal interactions, nature appreciation, and community engagement. The farm takes animal welfare seriously and maintains high standards for visitor supervision and animal care.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 13:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 13:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 13:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 13:00
Friday: 10:00 – 13:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 13:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 13:00

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

River Bourne Community Farm Café

On-site café serving food, coffee, cakes, free-range eggs and meat from the farm

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-2pm, Weekends 10am-3pm

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Google Reviews

4.7(237 reviews)
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Dawn Pine (Dawnie)

Dawn Pine (Dawnie)

3 months ago

Lovely little community farm which has had additional upgrades done and work being done on the paddocks. Loved the alpaca's and goats. The aviaries were nicely designed with lovely little touches with the hanging bird nests too.

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Helen Cardoso

Helen Cardoso

3 months ago

What a fabulous wholesome place. A really lovely relaxed little farm with Alpacas, Shetland Ponies, Donkeys, Goats and lots of other wonderful fluffy friends. Lots to see and interact with, you can feed some of the animals with small pellets that can be bought for £1 as you come in. It is free to enter, donations are welcome. Cash and card stations available. A really nice little cafe on site too. We had a great time and will definately visit again.

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Naomi S

Naomi S

6 months ago

Great place! A real hidden gem in Salisbury. The animals looked very well looked after. Plenty of places to wash hands. We didn’t have food, but had two drinks in the little cafe/ farm shop. For the two drinks was just under £6 which is great value and the drinks were lovely! We will be back and cannot wait to walk the Water Meads.

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Hollie Roberts

Hollie Roberts

11 months ago

Super lovely little place! Popped in at the recommendation of my friend as it's free and it's definitely somewhere I would pay to go. We paid for a pot of animal feed which our 2 year old loved feeding to the animals. Will 100% be back soon.

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Jay Carps

Jay Carps

2 years ago

It's free to enter, but they kindly ask for a donation for the feed, which offcourse goes back to running of the farm and feeding the animals. Really amazing little place, perfect for taking the kids and family to. The farm shop is decently priced as expected and doesn't break the bank account! Highly recommend 👌

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

Events at River Bourne Community Farm CIC

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about River Bourne Community Farm CIC

Is River Bourne Community Farm CIC free to visit?

Entry to River Bourne Community Farm CIC is completely free — there are no admission charges, making it a great no-cost option for a family day out.

What ages is River Bourne Community Farm CIC suitable for?

River Bourne Community Farm CIC is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is River Bourne Community Farm CIC dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at River Bourne Community Farm CIC.

Is there parking at River Bourne Community Farm CIC?

River Bourne Community Farm CIC doesn't have on-site parking, but parking is available nearby.

Is there food at River Bourne Community Farm CIC?

Yes — River Bourne Community Farm Café is on site at River Bourne Community Farm CIC. On-site café serving food, coffee, cakes, free-range eggs and meat from the farm

Is River Bourne Community Farm CIC pushchair-friendly?

Yes, River Bourne Community Farm CIC 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 River Bourne Community Farm CIC?

River Bourne Community Farm CIC is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to River Bourne Community Farm CIC by public transport?

River Bourne Community Farm CIC isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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