Honeybrook Farm

Honeybrook farm has been in operation for a few years now. When it started as a working farm there wasn’t a lot to entertain the children, but now there are plenty more animals and events to occupy a day out.
The entrance is by donation and is very reasonable. Without these though the farm will not be able to carry on so do bear this in mind. They have a lovely outdoor area that has picnic benches and bales of hay to sit on whilst the children play on the vast amount of toys. There are tractor rides, horse and carriage rides, the obligartory tea rooms, indoor museum and gift shop. I love feeding the animals and seeing the little pet corner they have tucked away.
My only negative for honeybrook is that if you go in wet weather you will get very wet and there wont be a lot to do indoors, so pick a nice day.
The venue isn’t directed very well from the town but there are large signs on the road to attract you.

This childrens farm is amazing — one of the best I have ever been to. Its got a really big car park, then you enter the farm over a bridge and are surrounded by play areas and walks. There are three main play areas — one for older children with big climbing frames to play on and in — one shaped like a horse is always a big hit! There is a sand pit in the middle great for younger children if you have older ones on the play equiptment. The second play area is for under 6’s and is full of little houses which my little ones love, running in and out of the houses. There is also a play barn with straw — which is a bit annoying as the children come out covered in it but they have loads of fun!
There is a large picnic area with a few lovely climb on statues, and chickens and ducks wandering around. There is also lots of walks and well signed routes around the farm, along the river and through fields. In the warm weather there is a river to paddle in. In the summer they have tractor rides — a pound each but always a hit!
Animals — they dont have many but they have enough to entertain young children — a few pigs, cows, sheep, donkeys, and a little petting area with rabbits, peacocks and chickens. Really the main emphasis is on playing so teh animals are more of a sideline i feel.
There is a restaurant and a café which is ok, fairly standard fair and not excellent but does the job. There is also a butchers and a bakers — lovely good quality meat.
All in all a nice afternoon out — busy in school holidays but very quiet in term time. Its a £2.50 donation each — they leave it to you to put it in the tubs around the farm. Closed on a monday.