This 20-acre farm in Bristol is a community-led project that offers a unique blend of urban farming, education, and community engagement. The farm is home to a variety of animals, including cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and chickens, which are cared for by a team of volunteers and staff. Visitors can explore the farm, interact with the animals, and learn about sustainable farming practices. The farm also features a garden center, a cafe serving locally sourced produce, and a shop selling fresh farm produce and crafts. Regular events and activities, such as animal encounters, workshops, and festivals, make it a vibrant hub for the local community.
Animals look good there, hence 3 stars except markings, tags, and holes in their ears for some reason. It makes me think, do you sell them for meat after they get too old? If this is an educational place, can we get them off these animals? When kids ask, did this hurt them - I answered, of course it did. I'd rather encourage kids to learn how to care for animals and how important they are. Also, if this is charity, it would be a real opportunity for adding a few residents like animal sanctuary have, where at least few can enjoy a happy life saved from bad experiences. This would definitely make a more interesting choice for donations.
Wanted to share some information to manage expectations: Overall our party had a great time. If this wasn't a charity, I am not sure if customers would be as tolerable with the service. Alpaca session: Nobody was present to take this. Session was double booked. Didn't go ahead as advertised as they weren't tame enough. Confused why wellies count but not hiking boots. Small animals session: We were able to hold two rabbits and learn about the small animals - the other small animals were not about to be held due to stress or not being tame enough. Booking information lost: Our party and at least another customer on the day had their booking details lost. I contacted the farm through email, phone and social media ahead of the visit to confirm the booking but no-one got back to me. Customer service: Reception were welcoming. There was a very commercially focused permanent member of staff that assisted us on the day - we were unable to attend the Alpaca session so arrangements were made for a small animal session - this made our visit 5/5 and she definitely deserves recognition. Animal feeding: Only the goats were interactive and able to be fed - definitely worth getting a bag of feed still. Parking: Footpath leading up to the farm looks narrow but cars can still go up it.
This little farm is fabulous. The entrance fee is less than the cost of a parking spot in town and at 50p for a bag of animal feed, the whole experience is an excuse to walk around, feed and stroke cows and goats and llamas and donkeys and rabbits...I genuinely don't know why anyone wouldn't love to come here. Father's needing a place to bring your kids at the weekend need to think no further Their is a brand-new swing/park area that looks like it was built to withstand the Younger Dryas, and a cafe and picnic area. Don't forget your wellies, and it might be best to leave the pram in the car
Cute farm with very friendly staff who love what they do. I strongly recommend it. Great place to relax with friends and family. Great people, great work !
First time of visiting with our young Grandson. We received a warm helpful welcome, very reasonable admission ticket, food and refreshments. So nice not to be overcharged. The animals were delightful, especially the pair of Donkeys. Clearly cared for, and looked after. The breakfast baps come very highly recommended. looking forward to a revisit
I love this place. people complain about the price but they need to consider the entrance fee goes towards paying for the lovely animals. These animals are happy and have a lovely place to live. You can feed them too with food purchased from the farm . I enjoyed feeding the animals and you can see their characters when food is involved!!!! I would definitely recommend the people visit this place and consider sponsoring an animal.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
Good for kids birthday
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Animals look good there, hence 3 stars except markings, tags, and holes in their ears for some reason. It makes me think, do you sell them for meat after they get too old? If this is an educational place, can we get them off these animals? When kids ask, did this hurt them - I answered, of course it did. I'd rather encourage kids to learn how to care for animals and how important they are. Also, if this is charity, it would be a real opportunity for adding a few residents like animal sanctuary have, where at least few can enjoy a happy life saved from bad experiences. This would definitely make a more interesting choice for donations.
Wanted to share some information to manage expectations: Overall our party had a great time. If this wasn't a charity, I am not sure if customers would be as tolerable with the service. Alpaca session: Nobody was present to take this. Session was double booked. Didn't go ahead as advertised as they weren't tame enough. Confused why wellies count but not hiking boots. Small animals session: We were able to hold two rabbits and learn about the small animals - the other small animals were not about to be held due to stress or not being tame enough. Booking information lost: Our party and at least another customer on the day had their booking details lost. I contacted the farm through email, phone and social media ahead of the visit to confirm the booking but no-one got back to me. Customer service: Reception were welcoming. There was a very commercially focused permanent member of staff that assisted us on the day - we were unable to attend the Alpaca session so arrangements were made for a small animal session - this made our visit 5/5 and she definitely deserves recognition. Animal feeding: Only the goats were interactive and able to be fed - definitely worth getting a bag of feed still. Parking: Footpath leading up to the farm looks narrow but cars can still go up it.
This little farm is fabulous. The entrance fee is less than the cost of a parking spot in town and at 50p for a bag of animal feed, the whole experience is an excuse to walk around, feed and stroke cows and goats and llamas and donkeys and rabbits...I genuinely don't know why anyone wouldn't love to come here. Father's needing a place to bring your kids at the weekend need to think no further Their is a brand-new swing/park area that looks like it was built to withstand the Younger Dryas, and a cafe and picnic area. Don't forget your wellies, and it might be best to leave the pram in the car
Cute farm with very friendly staff who love what they do. I strongly recommend it. Great place to relax with friends and family. Great people, great work !
First time of visiting with our young Grandson. We received a warm helpful welcome, very reasonable admission ticket, food and refreshments. So nice not to be overcharged. The animals were delightful, especially the pair of Donkeys. Clearly cared for, and looked after. The breakfast baps come very highly recommended. looking forward to a revisit
I love this place. people complain about the price but they need to consider the entrance fee goes towards paying for the lovely animals. These animals are happy and have a lovely place to live. You can feed them too with food purchased from the farm . I enjoyed feeding the animals and you can see their characters when food is involved!!!! I would definitely recommend the people visit this place and consider sponsoring an animal.
