Pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment and to save money off each ticket. If you arrive and tickets are sold out, we will unfortunately have to turn you away. You can book your tickets here.
Absolutely! We have several picnic areas around the farm, including some under cover for those rainy days, so feel free to bring a picnic and make the most of your day out. Don’t panic if you don’t have time to make one or forget, we have a range of items that can be purchased from our Cottage Café that are perfect for picnics.
Yes, we accept both cash and card payments in the gift shop, café, and mobile catering units.
Yes, we have two car parks. One at the main entrance to the farm and one larger car park beside it.
Yes. Please click here for more information on our Gift Vouchers
The majority of our farm is outdoors, however we do have our two main animal barns, covered areas in the Fairytale Forest, the tractor shed, the Reptile Room, our cafe and gift shop that are entirely sheltered and perfect for hiding from a rain shower! Our tractor ride is also covered.
Yes, please click here for more information on this.
Cash and card payments are accepted at the shop, cafe, and all kiosks.
Tickets to the farm are non-refundable, however we know that plans change or something crops up unexpectedly. If you are unable to make your visit please get in touch with us at least 24 hours beforehand and we can postpone your visit for another time or issue a gift voucher for the value of your booking.
Yes. The majority of our paths are accessible by buggy or wheelchair. Our tractor ride is wheelchair accessible and can even accommodate taking a buggy on-board the journey with us.
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Yes, the farm is located between Bangor and Newtownards and Bangor rail & bus station are located nearby. The Bangor to Newtownards bus, (Number 6) stops close to the farm near the Somme Heritage Centre. Please note that if travelling Bangor to Newtownards the stop is on the far side of the dual carriageway and a taxi would be recommended to avoid crossing the carriageway. We’re looking forward to the local council putting in an overpass to solve this issue moving forward.
The concession ticket is available for anyone over the age of 60 years and for students. Please bring along student cards or other forms of ID.
We welcome guide and assistance dogs to the farm by prior arrangement.
For animal welfare reasons and to control potential disease transmission, we do not permit pet dogs into the farm.
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