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Down at the Farm

From £7.95
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£8.45 per ticket type
Child over 2 yrs£7.95 per ticket type

Buy Adult and child saver tickets on our website.
Adult ticket includes a tractor ride. Child ticket includes barrel ride.
Child Under 2yrs free. (no barrel included) Coin op racing cars £2. Animal feed bag £1.50

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Hannah W
      Houghton-le-Spring, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Had an amazing time!
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 14th April 2023
      Lovely day out, spent hours there with the grandkids and they were smiling the whole time. Lots of animals and activities to enjoy, great food in the cafe, very friendly staff, overall a great value... Read full review
    • rebeccacO6128WX
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Good day out
      4 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 24th May 2023
      Good little day out. Not very expensive. Nice staff. Children over 8 may become board. Aimed at littler ones. Good activities. Lamb feeding was good and included in the price of admission. Read full review
    • jodiebennett1
      Jarrow, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Fantastic day out
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 31st August 2023
      Visited this week with my 1 year old and 7 year old. A hidden gem, highly recommend especially for young children. Not as big as some other farms we’ve visited but there is plenty to do. I thought... Read full review
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    • Guide Dogs Permitted
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
    • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

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    • On-Site café/restaurant
    • Picnic Site

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    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

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    • Delta accepted
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    • In countryside
    • No Smoking Attraction
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    Opening Times

    2023 (25 Mar 2023 - 29 Oct 2023)

    * 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/
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