Come and enjoy a visit to some of the Farm-tastic farm parks, petting zoos, and animal farms across South East England. A great choice for a family day out with the chance to get up close to animals and take part in hands-on interactive experiences or animal encounters including feeding the animals to riding a pony.
Children's farms are both educational and fun - try tractor rides, and animal grooming, watch pig racing, feed the lambs, or explore the history and heritage of farming, as most attractions will have a museum to give visitors an insight into farming history and working practices. Farm Parks in the UK offer a great day out and are very popular, so booking ahead is a great idea, with many offering annual passes for local residents or families wanting to visit multiple times. Many of the farmhouses in the South East provide new experiences and different types of farming for people of all ages. Most farms will also have a cafe where after a long day you can just relax and sample some of the organic food and drink that is on offer.
Take a look at our featured list or moo-ve to the bottom of the page to discover more. You'll find Baa-rilliant pettings zoo and farm parks in Kent, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Sussex.
Whether you're lucky enough to live in South East England or visiting for a short break, find a farm park or local petting farm to you using the 'map view' button below.
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Southampton
Traditional Hampshire farmstead - range of buildings, farm animals, machinery and equipment, pre-1950's farmhouse and 13thC church set for 1900 - living history site.
Farm
Faringdon
Farmer Gow’s ~ the ‘favourite place on earth’ for lots of its young visitors.
Animal Collection / Zoo
Alfriston
Widely known as the best small zoo in Europe, Drusillas Park offers a fun-tastic day out that includes hundreds of exotic animals, from monkeys and meerkats to penguins and pandas.
Farm
Billingshurst
Award-winning Adventure Farm Park and open all year. Ideally suited for ages 2-11 years. Huge variety of animals, rides and attractions from the skating rink, to pony rides, toboggan run, bumper boats, theatre shows and much much more!
Farm
High Wycombe
Guaranteed to give you the Ahhhh factor, there's stacks of animal fun and indoor play at award winning children’s farm Odds Farm Park.
Meet the farmers and get extra close to the animals in the Hands On Area.
Parkland / Woodland Garden
CHICHESTER
The Aldingbourne Country Centre is a ‘Great day out’ in West Sussex.
Visit their open farm, woodland walk, castle playground, maze, sand & water play area, ride on tractors, and indoor soft play. With their own onsite café, they also have a…
Farm
MAIDSTONE
History and family fun sit side by side. Explore the Oast House, gardens and period homes whilst children burn off energy in the play areas, take a fun farm ride, or visit the animals in the farmyard.
Museum
Reading
The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL) is England’s most extensive museum dedicated to farming, food, craft, rural life and countryside issues.
Farm
Wroxall, Ventnor
We are a rescue centre based on the Isle of Wight and provide a forever home for any donkey in need.
Animal Collection / Zoo
Farnham
Get ready for an enchanting family-friendly adventure at Birdworld, where visitors of all ages can embark on a delightful journey of discovery and fun! Home to over 2,000 feathered friends eagerly waiting to introduce you to their captivating lives,…
Special Interest
ALTON
Growing and harvesting lavender, used to produce a wide range of products. Essential Oils, Body Care, Home Fragrance and more. Farm shop open all year round. Field is open to visitors every day during the flowering season (June-August)
Garden
Faversham
The National Fruit Collection has over 3000 varieties of fruit trees including apples, pears, quince, plums and cherries. The orchards are a living history and heritage of fruit waiting to be discovered.
Brogdale Collections hosts a wide selection…
Farm
Lingfield
Annual Bank Holiday weekend massive community 140 acre Show with animals, six competition rings, gardening advice, craft & horticultural marquees, activities, rides, livestock, historic vehicle & country sport sections, and so much more.
Farm
Waterlooville
Butser Ancient Farm, nestled within the Southdowns National Park, is a wonderful outdoor space showcasing Ancient Britain through experimental archaeology.
Animal Collection / Zoo
Chipping Norton, Chipping Norton
Mixing classic fairy tales, animals and adventure play, children will love Fairytale Farm. With our exciting adventure playground, an enchanted walk with a surprise around every corner and a chance to meet our amazing animals, there is so much to…
Farm
Buckingham
Located in beautiful open countryside where there's plenty of space for families to explore.
Farm
Crawley
Tulleys Farm believes in bringing people together by creating unique entertainment experiences for families, adults, and groups that unite great design with exceptional talent, resulting in lasting memories. Tulleys Farm boasts some of the country’s…
Farm
Lancing
In Coombes, near Lancing, West Sussex, England UK where the Passmore family have been farming for 5 generations since 1901.
Farm
Poole
Farmer Palmer's is a safe, fun, educational, and entertaining place where young adventurers can ‘let their hair down’ whilst you enjoy a full day out with the family! Designed specifically for children aged 0-8 years, everything here is aimed at…