We are a small family run farm which has been in the Sunderland area since 18th century. Over the years the family has been involved in many types of farming from milking Friesian cows, growing potatoes, crops and rearing cattle. Just 20 years ago, Down at the Farm was still a large cattle enterprise run by the family with over 400 Limousin cows.
In 2007 the main cow field was converted into the farm park we have today. Our mission has always been to keep things as simple and as natural as possible so that new generations can experience the same wild spaces that we did when we were younger! Everything is based outdoors so please bear this in mind when you visit. We have lots of outdoor spaces for visitors to enjoy and in the summer months there are lots of picnic areas and quieter places to sit away from the crowds.
We are an outdoors, seasonal attraction which changes according to the farming calendar and time of year. Our main season runs between March to October each year – we close every winter. We have a wide variety of farm animals to see, from sheep, cattle, donkeys, and pigs. We have lots of play areas to make your day even more fun!
Please see our animals page for more information on specific animals.
We are open every weekend and school holiday until 31st October!