Getting close to animals is a magical and memorable experience for all young children. The Farmyard Experience is great for both Youth Groups and Nurseries or Pre-schools – giving children of all ages the opportunity to stroke rabbits at Bunny Hop, hand-feed goats and sheep, and enjoy a dedicated Tractor & Trailer Ride* (April to October half term, weather permitting).

What’s Included?

• A day out to Mead Open Farm, providing the perfect mix of hands-on activities, learning opportunities and great fun for children of all ages.
• Lots of farm animals to meet and animal feed for the children to share.
• An allocated time for Bunny Hop and Pony Grooming sessions.
• Bottle feed lambs from the Easter Holidays to the end of the Summer Holidays.
• A Tractor & Trailer Ride* for your group.
• Outdoor play, including adventure log play, jumping pillows, sand and water play, go-karts and JCB Digger Village.
• Indoor soft play.
• An indoor picnic room, as well as outdoor picnic areas.
• Coach and car parking.
• Free planning visit for trip organisers to carry out risk assessments.
• A downloadable risk assessment form to assist you in drawing up your own risk assessment.

In between or after the scheduled activities in the Farmyard Experience, there’ll be plenty of time to discover all the other fun things to do at Mead Open Farm. From running, jumping, sliding and swinging in Shaggy’s huge indoor PlayWorld and Topsy Turvy Towers outdoor adventure playground, to learning about lots of different animals.

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*Please note a dedicated Tractor & Trailer ride will not be possible for weekend or school holiday group bookings, but you will still be able to enjoy a dedicated Bunny Hop and Pony Grooming Sessions and a Tractor & Trailer ride with the general public as per the activity timetable.

• Prices can be found by checking availability on our booking system. Click here to book.
• Please email us at guestservices@meadopenfarm.co.uk for further information that you may require.
• To book or enquire about group visits for weekends or school holidays, please email us at guestservices@meadopenfarm.co.uk .
• One adult visits free for every five paying children. Additional adults are welcome for an extra charge.
• Infants under 18 months go free.
• Minimum group size of 20 paying visitors.
• Schools & Groups visits must be pre-booked.

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• Click here to book online now or to book or enquire about group visits during weekends or school holidays, please email us at guestservices@meadopenfarm.co.uk .
• Please book as soon as possible, as we do limit numbers on busy days.
• School and group visits to Mead Open Farm must be booked online in advance. 
• Email us at guestservices@meadopenfarm.co.uk for any further information that you may require.
• Group leaders and teachers can visit Mead Open Farm prior to their visit to complete their own risk assessment.
• Please read our Plan Your Visit and Health & Safety Information pages to obtain the most from your day out.
• Please note that socks must be worn in Shaggy’s PlayWorld, and there are some height and age restrictions on some of the activities such as the Sky Trail and Giant’s Rock climbing wall.

We have created a risk assessment form to assist group organisers, school teachers and others in drawing up their own risk assessments. Please click here to download our risk assessment document. You’ll also get a free planning visit for trip organisers to carry out risk assessments before the date of your arrival.

Visit My Farm is a “one stop shop” for farmers and teachers looking for help about educational visits to farms and the countryside. The website has been created by FACE (Farming and Countryside Education) and LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming).Click here for their ‘Advice to Teachers and Others’ document which will help you as you plan your visit to our Farm.