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Down at the Farm

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

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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:

    • R3996DEjaym
      Sunderland, United Kingdom
      A good day out in the countryside for budding farmers
      4 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 12th May 2024
      Small site but lots to do. Plenty of themed play areas, trampolines, mini quad bikes, rides, activities with animals. Also both a cafe and a covered picnic area. We were there for 3 hours with 4... Read full review
    • Kathryn T
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Fun but pricey for what it is
      3 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 11th August 2024
      Visited with my 6 year old son and some friends for the first time today and we had an enjoyable day but it’s definitely not the best farm in the area to visit. The space is quite small but this... Read full review
    • Pamela P
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Excellent day out
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 28th August 2024
      I’m a latecomer to Down on the Farm & I’m so glad it was recommended to me. Easy to book, excellent value for money with lots to do. Facilities for picnics and cafe is very reasonably priced. Special... Read full review
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    • Guide Dogs Permitted
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    • On-Site café/restaurant
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    • On site parking
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    • Delta accepted
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    • In countryside
    • No Smoking Attraction
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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/

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