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A girl standing beside sheep at a farm

Farms & pick-your-own

Farm days out for families

Bottle-feeding lambs, tractor rides and picking your own strawberries. Farm days out are perfect for little ones and surprisingly fun for big ones too.

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Scout the Fox

Scout’s verdict

Scout’s farm verdict

Wash hands with soap and water after touching animals (gel isn’t enough) and before eating. Spring lambing and autumn pumpkins are the highlights.

Best for
Under-8s
Best seasons
Spring lambs, autumn pumpkins
Must do
Wash hands after animals

Farm adventures

A young boy feeding an animal at a farm parkFarms & pick-your-own£ Budget

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Farm parks & petting farms

Farm parks near you

Feeding lambs, tractor rides, play barns and bouncy pillows.

Under 5sAges 5–11Indoor + outdoor

Scout: Lambing season in spring is extra special.

A girl carrying a pumpkin she has pickedFarms & pick-your-own£ Budget

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Pick-your-own farms

Fruit farms near you

Strawberries in summer, apples and pumpkins in autumn. Pay for what you pick.

All agesOutdoor

Scout: Go early in the season for the best pickings.

Two children sitting on a hay bale surrounded by pumpkinsSeasonal events£ Budget

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Pumpkin picking

Pumpkin patches near you (autumn)

Hay-bale mazes, wheelbarrows and the perfect carving pumpkin.

All agesOutdoor

Scout: Book a timed slot at weekends and wear wellies.

People riding a spinning fairground rideTheme parks££ Mid-range

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Chessington World of Adventures

Chessington, Surrey, England

Family rides and a zoo in one ticket. A strong mixed-age day.

All agesOutdoor

Scout: Plan your route around the animal talks.

A roller coaster track against a blue skyTheme parks££ Mid-range

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Flamingo Land

North Yorkshire, England

A theme park and zoo combined, with rides for every age.

All agesOutdoor

Scout: Rides and animals in one ticket makes it great value for mixed ages.

A boy feeding deer through a fenceZoos & aquariums££ Mid-range

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England

Walk-through wildlife park known for its polar bears.

All agesOutdoor

Scout: Walkways are long but flat, which is good for buggies.

Cost bands are a rough guide to a typical family visit, not prices. Always check current prices, ages and opening times on the official site.

Staying healthy at farms

Farm animals can carry germs, so wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after touching animals and before eating, and supervise young children closely. Read pumpkin picking and toddler days out.

Last updated: 14 October 2026

Frequently asked questions

When is lambing season?
Many UK farm parks have lambs in spring, typically from around February to April. Check with the farm, as it varies.

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