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Piglets Adventure Farm Park
Learning from first hand experience is just one of the reasons to book your group visit to Piglets Adventure Farm Park. With so many children growing up in urban areas, a visit to Piglets allows young minds to explore the countryside, its animals, where the food they eat comes from, how animals and humans work together and the importance of...
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Stockeld Park - Wetherby
Stockeld Park - where magic is made & adventures begin.... Nestled within ancient woodland, Stockeld Park hosts its Adventure Seasons from Halloween through to Christmas, for February half term and in the summer weeks. During the winter we have a real outdoor ice skating rink, sculpture-filled Enchanted Forest, a massive maze, Nordic ski...
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Harewood House - Leeds
Harewood House, home to the Queen's cousin, the Earl of Harewood, provides a great day out for all the family. The House, with its outstanding art collections, splendid State Rooms and fascinating 'Below Stairs' exhibition, is set in spectacular landscaped grounds, which include formal gardens and gentle woodland walks, a Bhutanese Stupa,...
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Temple Newsam House Leeds
Temple Newsam is one of the great historic estates in England. Set within over 1500 acres of parkland, woodland and farmland landscaped by Capability Brown in the 18th century, it is a magnificent Tudor–Jacobean mansion. Famous as the birthplace of Lord Darnley and home to the Ingram family for over 300 years, the mansion houses rich...
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Tropical World - Leeds
Tropical World at Roundhay park, Leeds is one of the UK's most popular garden tourist attractions and home to the largest collection of tropical plants outside Kew Gardens. Each year over a million visitors discover exciting new worlds, alien landscapes and exotic plant life - all in the heart of Leeds. New café and facilities at Tropical...
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Lightwater Valley - Ripon
One of the UK's leading theme parks, packed with over 40 rides and attractions. From our jaw dropping big thrill rides to mini adventures for the junior thrill seekers amongst you, and with over 30,000 sq ft of retail therapy at Lightwater Shopping Village and the stunning Bird of Prey Centre – it’s fantastic fun the whole family can...
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Talon Falconry Birds of Prey Centre - North Stainley
A truly gripping family experience! Situated in scenic North Yorkshire, Talon Falconry is now partnered with the Lightwater Valley Theme Park to bring you Lightwater Valley Falconry! The centre is now a main attraction with free entry for visitors holding a valid theme park ticket. With our enthusiastic, friendly and hands-on approach we aim to...
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Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre
Monk Park farm is a brilliant family visitor attraction near Thirsk in North Yorkshire. We’ve got hundreds of friendly, cute animals to meet, and lots of fun farm-based activities for a wonderful day out to remember. We also sell livestock and poultry. Just get in touch with us for details. Our Farm Park Visitor Centre is located near...
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Falconry UK Ltd
The Birds of Prey & Conservation Centre at Sion Hill Hall, near Thirsk, was setup to ensure that birds of prey would survive to provide the public with a rare opportunity to see and enjoy these beautiful birds. Why not visit us for a fantastic day out for all the family - and round off a perfect day with a visit to our well stocked gift...
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Boston Park Farm - Doncaster
Boston Park Farm is a family business run by the Chappell family and includes the Tearooms, Maize Maze and horse liveries as well as an 800 acre arable farm. 2016 is the 17th season for the maize maze, which has grown and developed since it started in 2000. We have two outdoor play structures with swings and slides, and plenty of places to...
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Betton Farm Visitor Centre
We would like to welcome you to the Betton Farm Visitor Centre website. Whilst you're here we'd like to tell a bit about the wonderful activities that you'll find at our farm visitor centre. Betton is a working farm with pigs, mini pigs, sheep, chickens, rabbits and horses. There is also a small aviary with Cockatiels and ...
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St Leonards Farm Park - Bradford
Come and meet friendly farmer James and his family, down on their award winning farm in Esholt Village, Bradford (Original home of TV's Emmerdale) The farm has lots of different animals, some of which you can feed. Visit our play areas, especially the popular straw playbarn, with its tunnels and swing ropes; small animal enclosure; listed barns...
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Nidderdale Llamas
Welcome to Nidderdale Llamas, quite the ‘alternative’ day out! We offer a totally unique ‘personal’ experience for all ages and abilities. Nidderdale Llamas are very friendly, well handled and love meeting people and no they won’t spit at you!!!! They each have ‘Big’ personalities and make...
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Ponderosa Rare Breeds Farm - Heckmondwike
Ponderosa is open to children & adults of all ages who can come to the centre and engage in a variety of interesting and stimulating activities. Walks and guided tours are available - and a huge selection of pursuits all based around our rare breeds, greenhouses, Reptile Room and lakes. The farm started as a hobby for Maureen Cook in 1992...
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Thorp Perrow Gardens - Falcons & Meerkats
The Falcons of Thorp Perrow is the ultimate family day out, incorporating the opportunity to learn more about birds of prey and associated wildlife, with the enjoyment of hands on experience for all the family. Our regular flying demonstrations will not only give the opportunity to witness the breathtaking ability of eagles, falcons, hawks,...
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Big Sheep & Little Cow Farm
Welcome to our family run farm visitor centre in Bedale, North Yorkshire. We aim to provide you with a unique hands on farm experience for children and adults, holding and feeding animals. If you're looking for a Childrens farm that offers a great family day out then this is the place to visit. Families can come and play together, whether its in...
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Pink Pig Farm
Welcome to the Pink Pig. The Jackson family has farmed here since 1929, and the farm's history of producing good, natural food for the local community stretches back more than 400 years. We believe in growing and making delicious fresh produce at prices real people can afford – so come in and sample what we have to offer. We hope you...
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Wigfield Farm - Worsbrough
Set in the Worsborough Country Park area of Barnsley, Wigfield Farm has three main functions: A working farm producing livestock A base for Barnsley College courses in Horticulture and Animal care An Open Farm and Visitors Centre accessible to the local and wider community The farm is...
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Shepherds Place - Haxey
Visit Shepherds Place for an introduction to animals from home and abroad. With indoor and outdoor play areas, pony and trap rides, lamb feeding and goats to play with. Tearoom and gift shop. As a fun, humble, and educational petting farm our goal is introducing you and your family to a wide variety of animals from home and over seas. Take a...
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Cannon Hall Farm - Barnsley
he perfect family day out in the Pennine hills with hundreds of animals, and adventure playgrounds. We are a working family-run farm, and you may have seen us on TV on Springtime on the Farm, Winter on the Farm, The Yorkshire Vet and more! Suitable for children and adults of all ages, there’s plenty to see and do at the farm. Your...
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The Hungry Llama indoor play area - Barnsley
The Hungry Llama indoor play area is one of the biggest and best in the north of England. Packed with features including nine dramatic slides and the most up to date play equipment, it guarantees a fabulous, fun filled day whatever the weather. Kids will be in heaven as there’s something interesting and exciting around every corner. Built...
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Playdale Farm Park
If there is a visit you make this year with your children, make it to Playdale Farm Park. Now in its sixth season it is a must for everyone, come rain or shine, you and your children will have a great time! Situated near Scarborough on the Yorkshire Coast on the outskirts of the village of Cayton, the farm is packed with things to do to...
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Elsham Hall Country & Wildlife Park
At Elsham Hall you will really enjoy visiting our arboretum, outdoor wild butterfly garden, animal farm, adventure playground, carp and trout lakes. Also take a look at many of the other attractions at Elsham Hall. The walled garden is a magnificent 4-acre site which has been excitingly re-landscaped. There is a sensory garden, great drifts of...
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Scarborough Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary
Aquariums have come a long way since the first SEA LIFE centre opened its doors on the banks of picturesque Loch Creran in the West Highlands of Scotland in 1979. Back then, most dealt exclusively with tropical fish, invariably housed in small oblong tanks either side of gloomy, oblong rooms, like animated paintings in a gallery. Oban SEA...
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The Grainary Wildlife Farm
As a tourist base The Grainary is unrivalled. Situated in Harwood Dale village, midway between Scarborough and Whitby in the peacefully and tranquil surroundings of the North York Moors National Park. The Grainary is an award winning farm accommodation. Set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside with views across unspoilt countryside to...
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Wentworth Family Farm - Rotherham
Wentworth Family Farm: Home to a range of rare breed such as Soay sheep, Jacobs sheep, Shetland cattle, middle white pigs, Saannen, Pygmy and Bagot goats. View red squirrels, British barn, snowy and tawny owls, horses and ponies. Also a bunny barn with rabbits, guinea pigs and other baby animals.Situated in sixteen acres of historic walled...
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Manor Heath Park Jungle Experience - Halifax
The park occupies the site of an old manor house that fell into terminal decline after the war and was demolished in 1959. Fortunately, the park has continued in use and has become one of the best parks within the region. The park occupies around eight hectares with a large number of facilities on site. The Jungle Experience at Manor Heath...
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Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park
Welcome to Filey Bird Garden & Animal Park This family-run business is a dream fulfilled, taking three years in the planning, designing and building stage, before opening in May 2008. Doing most of the work ourselves, we have created an attractive environment for our much loved animals and birds, as well as a large variety of...
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Bridlington Bird of Prey and Animal Park
We are a family run award winning business located near Bridlington, East Yorkshire. At the animal park we offer a fun filled family day out you will always remember. At the centre we offer the ultimate bird of prey experience. We are situated in 3 acres of woodland and our goal is to offer the chance for adults & children of...
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Honysuckle Farm
We look forward to welcoming you to Honeysuckle Farm in 2010. It has been a busy winter here as we have been busy improving the farm ready for the new season. Lots of things have changed and been added and a few of these can be seen on the website but that is no substitute for a visit to the farm. We open for the 2010 season on March...
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Hesketh Farm Park
Hesketh Farm Park is set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, just 1 mile from the picturesque village of Bolton Abbey and 5 miles from the market town of Skipton. The Farm Park is idyllic, with around 10 acres of greenery overlooking the Yorkshire hills and the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam train whistling by in the valley below. Hesketh Farm...
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Newham Grange Country Farm
Newham Grange Country Farm is a unique and extremely popular attraction for the whole family as well as school groups. There are many things at the farm to see and do, from the wide range of animal breeds of cattle, pigs and sheep along with the usual farm animals including rabbits, goats, ponies, donkeys, poultry and waterfowl to the play and...
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Kilnsey Park - near Skipton
Kilnsey Park is a working trout farm and you can watch the stages from the baby trout in the top raceway until they reach maturity - then feed the giant trout! There are always fun trails to follow where you can spot the hidden animals or other clues, or seek out the answers to our fun quiz! Release lots of energy in our adventure playground and...
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Hinchliffe's Farm - Huddersfield
There's so much more going on at Hinchliffe's Farm than our award winning Farm Shop and Restaurant ... The sound of leather, brass and chains, the clip clopping of hooves pulling a brewers dray along a cobbled street; sounds granddad would have heard 100 times a day. At the time of the 2nd world war there were five working farms in Honley village...
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Thornton Hall Country Park
Set on the borders of Lancashire & Yorkshire, Thornton Hall Country Park is an award-winning, family-run, working farm and leisure attraction. Open year-round, the park offers enriching activities and entertainment for all ages and abilities, from babies to grandparents, providing a fun-filled day out. An informative family fun day...
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Hall Farm Park
A visit to the farm provides an opportunity for children and adults to see many rare and traditional animals and birds in their natural environment.
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Here you will find a big list of animal farms and petting zoos and all things related to animals in or near York, catering for great day out for your child, and your family. This includes farmyard animals, scary insect houses, dinosaur period reptiles, these may also include animal rides, and shows including creatures. Some are adventure farms that you spend the day at with fairground rides and pools to swim and splash around in!
A Petting Zoo / animal adventure farm may be a perfect spot around York
to take the kids or boys and girls of any age, and baby toddlers making
fascinating destinations to explore with a Grandma an uncle or the whole
family, you can typically get to play with a number of local wildlife.
These may can include lambs, birds of prey, rabbits, small donkeys, wild
boar, and quite possibly highland cattle. Food for the animals may well
be bought for the creatures from a shop.
Your nearby children's
farm may even have a lot more amazing creatures such as meerkats and
tropical animals such as iguanas and spiders and even parrots. Rest
assured if you are an Uncle together with a niece for instance, then
you will not likely be disappointed with what a children's petting farm
can provide.
Some farms can even provide you with a portable tour
services which would likely be of particular interest to a teacher
seeking to prepare a special event maybe. So if you are now living in
the York area and have youngsters, then a children's zoo could easily be
the fantastic location for you to take the young ones. Make certain you
take a look at the website before going to discover if the children's
zoo have got reductions on for a low-priced great day trip.