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Down at the Farm
NEW FROM JULY 24th 2010...
Quad bike trail, go Kart Track, mega tube maze, giant bouncy slide, indoor sandpit and octopus ride plus free tractor rides every day in the holidays. Mini and mega beast shows, barrel train rides and lots and lots of animal activities!
The farm is open 7 days a week for the summer season. Our cafe is open Tuesday to Sunday during term time and 7 days a week in holiday times.
The summer season is now in full swing! Come and meet out animals from Donkeys, sheep, ponies, pigs, alpacas, reptiles, reindeer, fluffy rabbits and lambs plus lots more.
We have lots of play zones on the farm – adventure play ground, Jumping pillow, giant sandpit, pedal tractors.
Animal activities such as pig washing, rabbit petting, donkey grooming, meet zena the giant snake mini critters and reptiles plus much more.
Vaqas Accreditation
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010
Opening Times
| 20/03/2010 - 24/12/2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| BankHoliday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £5.00 per ticket type |
| Child | £4.75 per ticket type |
| Concession | £4.75 per ticket type |
| Family of 4 | £16.00 per ticket type |
| Family of 5 | £18.50 per ticket type |
| Family Season Pass | £65.00 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
We are just off the A690 which runs between Sunderland and Durham. Stoneygate Lane is just off the A690 on the Houghton Le Spring side of the carriageway.
Facilities
Provider Features
- Outdoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - Visitors can stay from a few hours to a full day depending on the time of year.
- Delta accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Special group rates - £4 per person :over ten people
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
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Down at the Farm
Houghton Le Spring
Tyne And Wear
DH5 8JG
Tel: +44 0191 584 1873
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