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Down at the Farm

From £9.45
Stoneygate Lane
Houghton le Spring
Tyne and Wear
DH5 8JG

Tel: +44 0191 584 1873

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Outdoor Farm Park located between Durham and Sunderland. Lots of outdoor play areas, bouncy pillows and farm animals to see. Fab Farm activities* from brush a bunny, groom a donkey, bottle feed lambs, hold a chick in our animal barn. Hop on a tractor ride to see the cows at the top of the hill, adventure play areas, sandpit, lots of picnic areas. Barrel rides each paying child and a tractor ride included in the entry price for all. Cafe serving hot drinks, toasties, picnic  lunches, hot dogs, burgers, freshly made sandwiches, ice creams and snacks.

Buy your saver tickets on our website. Season tickets available online.

*Please check our website for up to date seasonal information and activities: http://www.downatthefarm.co.uk

 

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Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£9.95 per ticket type
Child over 2 yrs£9.45 per ticket type

Adult entry £8.95 online saver! £9.95 pay on the day at admissions desk.
Child entry (2 yrs + over) £8.45 online saver! £9.45 pay on the day at admissions desk. Over 2 yrs. Includes a barrel ride.

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Rebecca F
      Dalton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
      Amazing farm experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 8th June 2025
      Love this farm, been visiting for years. Such a fabulous environment. Lots of hard work is always put into the farm to make it a warm, welcoming, fun experience for all. The animals look extremely... Read full review
    • CandySunv
      Plenty to do for 1/2 days family fun
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 27th July 2025
      Another great visit, this time with my grandchildren and great grandchildren. Been a few minor improvements since our last visit, the little ones absolutely loved the new pirate ship in the sandpit... Read full review
    • Dave S
      Exeter, United Kingdom
      Fantastic day out and value for money.
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 31st July 2025
      Have to say we were really surprised at all the things to do and see. My grandson loved the timed events such as donkey and rabbit grooming, feeding the calves and face painting. The absolute winner... Read full review
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    • Access Statement - Please see below
    • Guide Dogs Permitted
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
    • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

    Catering

    • On-Site café/restaurant
    • Picnic Site

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Payment Methods

    • Delta accepted
    • Groups Accepted
    • JCB accepted
    • Maestro accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Visa accepted

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    • Toilets

    Provider Features

    • In countryside
    • No Smoking Attraction
    • Outdoor Attraction

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    • Family Fun
    • Marketed Towards Children
    • Marketed Towards Families
    • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
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    Opening Times

    2025 (25 Mar 2025 - 29 Oct 2025)

    * Please refer to website for openings->>https://www.downatthefarm.co.uk/info/opening-times/

    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Down-at-the-Farm-North-East-Premier-Farm-Experience-for-the-Whole-Family-117674003975/
    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmhoughton

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