Bounce your way along for a visit to Tapnell Farm on the Isle of Wight

Tapnell Farm

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

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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.

Rare Breed Centre, Ashford, Kent

Best farm parks in South East England

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. 

  • Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch, Kent 
    Set in 100 acres of stunning grounds, approved by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust pop along and say hello to some rare and native breed. Enjoy activities like pig racing, and the petting zoo in the children's barn, and let off steam in the two play parks.
  • Tapnell Farm Park, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight 
    See the farmyard animals in the paddock, meet some of the farm's cutest residents in the pet corner, experience the Wallaby Walkabout, all mixed with jumping pillows, mini golf, Aqua Park, and more. With glamping on site, it's perfect for a family fun getaway.
  • Farmer Gow's, Farringdon, South Oxfordshire
    Every day you’ll be able to meet and pet the animals and get 'hands-on' with piglets, goats, and sheep. During the summer months have a go on a trailer ride across the farm.
  • Fairytale Farm, Chipping Norton, West Oxfordshire
    Meet the Shetland ponies, pigs, chickens, and donkeys in the animal zone, or head to one of six other zones that combine adventure play, interactive exhibits, and fairytales. The park was designed to put disabled visitors first.
  • Farmer Palmer Farm Park, Poole, Dorset
    A safe, fun, educational, and entertaining place where young adventurers can experience all the fun of the farm and more. A great farm park designed for toddlers and children aged from 0-8 years old.
  • Odds Farm Park, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
    Every day there are animal-based activities for visitors to enjoy, from piggy snack time to tractor rides, rabbit petting, feeding the chickens, and more, with both indoor contact barn and outdoor play areas. 
  • Cogges Manor Farm Whitney, Oxfordshire
    Located in beautiful Oxfordshire Cotswolds this heritage farmstead has a host of farm animals to meet, and runs regular 'meet the animal' sessions most weekends. 
  • Fishers Adventure Farm Park, Billingshurst, West Sussex
    Offers fun activities including tractor rides, assault course, and barrel bug rides which complement the animal encounters barn. This petting farm lets visitors handle baby rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and many more in a safe and friendly setting.
  • Hogshaw Farm and Wildlife Park, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
    A fantastic farm park day out offering animal feeding, grooming, and petting as well as a host of animal hands-on experiences. Covering 44 acres you can visit UK rare breed farm animals and fascinating European wildlife.
  • Tulleys Farm, Crawley, West Sussex 
    With a host of seasonal events including the famous Tulleys Shocktober Fest, visitors can enjoy the spring Tulip Fest, summer Sunflower Festival with its Insta-worthy' photo spots, autumn pumpkin picking, and Christmas Light Festival.
  • Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Ventnor, Isle of Wight
    Free to visit and free to park, the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary rescues unwanted and abandoned donkeys. Book to enjoy a free tour or one of the fundraising activities including donkey grooming, pamper a Shetland pony package, afternoon tea, and more.
  • Longdown Activity Farm, Southampton, Hampshire
    This animal farm park offers an array of hands-on activities that include bottle-feeding kid goats and calves, an Animal Encounter Barn, and duck feeding alongside zip wires, trampolines, and tractor rides.  Don't forget to pay a visit to the farm shop for locally sourced produce.
  • Manor Farm Country Park, Southampton, Hampshire
    Take a stroll around the traditional farmyard with a fantastic indoor play barn, its great whatever the weather. If you're a TV buff you will recognise this from the BBC series ‘Wartime Farm’ so you can see for yourself where all eight episodes were filmed.
  • Aldingbourne Country Centre, Chichester, West Sussex
    Help support people with learning disabilities, enjoy meeting the animals, outdoor adventure play, indoor slides and mazes. Daily farm activities mean you can get involved, tickets are limited for these and offered on a first come first served basis.
  • Kent Life Heritage Farm Park, Maidstone, Kent
    Experience a real working farm and farmyard with an array of animals including goats, sheep, cattle, ferrets, ducks and geese and explore the vintage village, kentish garden or join in to one of the regular events.
  • Combes Farm Tours, Lancing, West Sussex
    Don't miss the chance to head to Combes Farm for lambing season (Feb - March) or to experience the 6-acre amazing maze (August & Oct half term). Fishing pond is open all year round. 

Petting zoos near me

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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  1. Manor Farm

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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.

  2. Farmer Gow's

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    Farm

    Faringdon

    Farmer Gow’s ~ the ‘favourite place on earth’ for lots of its young visitors.

  3. Drusillas Park

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    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.

  4. Fishers Adventure Farm Park

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    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!

  5. Odds Farm Park

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    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.

  6. Aldingbourne Country Centre

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    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…

  7. Kent Life Heritage Farm Park

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    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.

  8. Museum of English Rural Life

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    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.

  9. The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

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    Farm

    Wroxall, Ventnor

    We are a rescue centre based on the Isle of Wight and provide a forever home for any donkey in need.

  10. Cogges Manor Farm

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    History and Heritage

    Witney

  11. Birdworld

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    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,…

  12. Lavender Fields

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    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)

  13. Brogdale Collections

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    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…

  14. Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show

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    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.

  15. Butser Ancient Farm

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    Farm

    Waterlooville

    Butser Ancient Farm, nestled within the Southdowns National Park, is a wonderful outdoor space showcasing Ancient Britain through experimental archaeology.

  16. Fairytale Farm

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    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…

  17. Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park

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    Buckingham

    Located in beautiful open countryside where there's plenty of space for families to explore.

  18. Tulleys Farm

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    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…

  19. Coombes Farm Tours

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    Lancing

    In Coombes, near Lancing, West Sussex, England UK where the Passmore family have been farming for 5 generations since 1901.

  20. Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park

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    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…