The farm re-opens February Half term 10-4pm.

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Book your birthday party or school visit with us!

Please email us at bookings@downatthefarm.co.uk with your preferred dates & we will book you in!

About us...

The 2012 season starts in February Half term right through to end October.

We are a childrens animal farm which specialises in hands on activities and have just been granted zoo status.We have lots of activities for all ages and are open 10am-5pm weekends and school holidays throughout the year.

We have a wide range of animals from reptiles to reindeer, raccons to traditional farm animals. We also offer school trip packages in term time. We hope you enjoy our website!

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Lots of activities to enjoy!

Groom Silver the Donkey, Wash the Kune Kune Pigs at tea time, meet Zena the Giant Python, Mini keeper sessions daily to help feed and care for the animals, Rabbit and guinea pig petting, bottle feeding, Mini beast shows daily.

Hop on a tractor ride to meet the cows, have a bumpy barrel train ride or watch the kids have a great time on the jumping pillow!

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If you live in Birtley, Boldon, Chester le Street, Consett, Crook, Durham, Felling, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Hebburn, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, Jarrow, Newcastle, Peterlee, Seaham, South Shields, Spennymoor, Stanley, Sunderland and Washington, then you can have fun Down at the Farm.

Quad bike parties, days out with the kids, laser tag, now fully zoo licensed, fun for older kids, fun for younger kids, Far,yard Parties, School trips, Fun days out, Summer fun.