Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

About

Farmer Palmer's is where young adventurers can frankly ‘let their hair down’ without older children around to stifle their enjoyment! Designed specifically for children aged 0-8years, everything here is aimed at families with little ones.

Acres of adventure and bucket loads of family fun! There are different animal activities every half hour, mix these with the many dedicated and natural play areas and you've got a full day of entertainment! See the cows being milked, bottle/hand feed lambs and goat kids, tickle a pig, groom a pony, cuddle a guineapig . . . there's so much to see and do, whatever the weather! To find out more about the events on offer daily, and throughout the year, pop over to Farmer Palmer's Website.

Farmer Palmer's team understand the needs of parents and grandparents with young children; there are low level handwashing facilities, plenty of toilets/baby changing areas, high chairs and breast feeding welcome. If you were to design a children's attraction, as a parent, this is what it would be like!

Farmer Palmer's is renowned for excellent customer service, brilliant children's birthday parties and great value Annual Passes, which are highly recommended for local families.

A warm welcome awaits you! Come and make some magical memories in the beautiful Dorset countryside!

Opening Times

Opening 2019 (19 January 2019 - 22 December 2019)

* 19th January - 30th March Open Daily 10am - 4pm
31st March - 26th October Open Daily 10am - 5pm
27th October - 22nd December Open Daily 10am - 4pm

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
2 adults & 2 children Saver ticket	£35.00 per ticket
Adult	£9.50 per ticket
Child 3 and over	£9.50 per ticket
Child aged 2 years	£4.90 per ticket
Children under 2 years old	Free
Disabled Person & Carer	£7.90 per ticket

Moovelous Value for Money Annual Passes Available - Please Visit www.farmerpalmers.co.uk.

Group discounts apply for 20 or more people. Call 01202 622 022 or email shop@farmerpalmers.co.uk to arrange your visit.

Website

Telephone: +44 01202 622022

TripAdvisor

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Recent Reviews:

Madaw81
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Great for little ones
Thursday, 10th October 2019
We visited here with our just turned one year old and it was great! Just the fact that there was soft play suitable for the smaller little ones was worth it's weight in gold, as often this age group... Read full review
Tinewolf9
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Our second home
Saturday, 12th October 2019
Fantastic place to visit with little people (and not so little people)! Plenty to keep you busy from the amazing indoor and outdoor play areas, animal feedings, tractor rides and bouncy castles... Read full review
Deeley2001
Didcot, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Child day out
Saturday, 19th October 2019
Fantastic place simply the best for toddlers etc so much to do and plenty for them to learn Well done to the staff and organisers first class experience thank you Read full review

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Awards

Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) 2014
Dorset Tourism Dorset Tourism Award 2016 Silver 2016
Dorset Tourism Dorset Tourism Awards 2019 - Gold Award 2019

Facilities

Accessibility

Accessible to Wheelchair Users
All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp/Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

Shop

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant - Snacks, tea, coffee, drinks, lunches (daily dish, children's meals, picnic boxes and sandwiches) and high tea. Homemade food and cakes. Wine and beer available.
Picnic Site - Indoor barn and outside

Children & Infants

Facilities for children - Ideal for under 8 years. Children's Parties catered for.

Establishment Features

Available for wedding receptions
Cater for groups - group discounts available.
Event Venue
Tea / Coffee Shop
Toilets

Key Features

Approx length of visit - 4+ hours
In countryside
Indoor Attraction
Max group size - 100
Outdoor Attraction
Smoking Some Areas - Designated area only

Parking & Transport

On Bus Route - Wilts and Dorset number 40 - Farmer Palmers bus stop
On site parking - for cars and coaches. Free.

Payment Methods

American Express accepted
Delta accepted
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Min group size - 20
Solo accepted
Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
TIC Staff Admitted Free - With proof
Visa accepted

Specialist Features

Family Fun
Marketed towards children
Marketed towards families
Marketed towards senior citizens
Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

Demonstrations Given
Educational Visits Accepted

Travel & Trade

Group discounts available - up to a 40% discount if pre-booked.
Min group size numeric qualifier - 20 people to receive group discount.
Packed lunches available

Venue Facilities

Groups Accepted - Essential to pre-book. Call or email to make your booking.

Access Information

PARKING

Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities

Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance

Flat route with no steps from parking area to entrance

Parking is provided for visitors

Parking on site

With designated parking for visitors with disabilities

Route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is:

Flat, ie. without steps

ATTRACTION ENTRANCE

Drop-off point for guests immediately outside main entrance

Level access, ramp or lift from entrance to reception

TICKET / INFORMATION / GIFT SHOP [WHERE APPLICABLE]

Information available in alternative formats

Large print (at least 14 point)

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to:

Gift shop

Public toilet

Public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair

Ticket issuing point

Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet

Level access, ramp or lift to dining area

CAFETERIA / RESTAURANT

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to the:

Restaurant

Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided

Menus available in large print [i.e.14pt and over]

Menus available in large print format

STAFF

Staff have had disability awareness training

GENERAL

Clear signage throughout the attraction (e.g. colour contrasted, large lettering, use of pictograms etc.)

Contrast markings on glass doors and full-height windows

Facilities for service dogsAllowed to accompany disabled visitors (kennel on site)

Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility

Wheelchairs provided

Free of charge

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

We are just off the A35, which is the Poole to Dorchester Road, about 4-5 miles out of Poole.

FROM POOLE: Take the A35 which is a dual carriageway, it will end at a roundabout with a Public House on the right hand side called The Baker’s Arms. Go straight across, still heading towards Dorchester/Bere Regis on the A35, but it is now a single lane carriageway. We are sign posted on the left-hand side where you need to take the second turning left about ½ mile after the roundabout.

FROM CHRISTCHURCH: Drive past Bournemouth and Poole picking up the A35 dual carriageway towards Dorchester. At the end of the dual carriageway is a roundabout (with the Bakers Arms Pub to the right). Go straight over A35 for 1 mile and we are the second left (signed with brown signs).

FROM WAREHAM: A351 towards Poole 2 1/2 Miles from Wareham (after Sandford) Turn left at the traffic lights (brown signs) after 1 mile you will see our brown sign turning you into our drive.

FROM BLANDFORD: Take the A350 towards Poole from Blandford. Turn right onto the A35 dual Carriageway towards Dorchester. At the end of the dual carriageway (1 ½ miles) is a roundabout. Go straight over A35 for 1 mile and we are the second left (signed with brown signs).

FROM RINGWOOD: A31 to Dorchester, past Wimborne until you get to the roundabout with the A350. Turn left onto the A350 towards Poole for approx 3 1/2 miles, Turn right onto the A35 dual Carriageway towards Dorchester. After 1 ½ miles is a roundabout (with the Bakers Arms pub to the right). Go straight over A35 for 1 mile and we are the second left (signed with brown signs).

FROM DORCHESTER: A35 to Bere Regis and Poole. Approx 6 miles after Bere Regis (past signs for Morden & Slepe) look for brown signs pointing right as the road widens.

Public Transport Directions

BY TRAIN: We are on the Waterloo to Weymouth train line. You can alight at Poole or Wareham Railway Stations, then catch the bus (MoreBus route 40 which runs between Poole and Swanage). 10% discount off admission for visitors with a valid bus ticket.

BY BUS: MoreBus (Tel: 01202 338420) has a stop called the Farmer Palmer Stop at the end of our entrance. The route 40 Bus (which runs between Poole and Swanage) is the route you need. It runs Monday to Saturday, hourly, and Sundays 2 journeys. 10% discount off admission for visitors with a valid bus ticket.