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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 2 adults & 2 children Saver ticket | £33.00 per ticket |
| Adult | £8.95 per ticket |
| Child 3 and over | £8.95 per ticket |
| Child aged 2 years | £4.60 per ticket |
| Children under 2 years old | Free |
| Disabled Person & Carer | £7.45 per ticket |
Annual Passes Available - Please Visit www.farmerpalmers.co.uk.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2017
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent597
- Very Good175
- Average48
- Poor10
- Terrible13
Recent Reviews:
- Brad PCoventry, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyGreat fun for kids
Saturday, 22nd July 2017We took our 1 1/2 year old son here for the day. Unfortunately the weather was terrible with showers pretty much all day. The farm isn't as big as I hoped it would be and as we had to stick to... Read full review - Ian KShaftesbury, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyFamily VisitSaturday, 22nd July 2017An afternoon visit with the grandchildren. A bit pricey but isn't everything these days? The company states that the park is suitable for children up to the age of 8. I think that's about right... Read full review
- Hazel DNew Milton, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyGreat day out for young children
Saturday, 22nd July 2017Visited with my 2 grandchildren on a drizzly day. There was plenty to keep them occupied, so many play areas to wear them out. As a lot of the play areas are inside it is actually a perfect place to... Read full review
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Green Awards
.JPG&action=AwardImage "Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold)")
Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) 2014 - TripAdvisor Awards
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Dorset Tourism Awards 2015 Silver 2015 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Dorset Tourism Award 2016 Silver 2016
Map & Directions
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 BUS The Wilts and Dorset Bus Company (Tel: 01202 338420) has a stop called the Farmer Palmer Stop at the end of our entrance. The route 40 Bus Poole to Swanage is the route you need. It runs Monday to Saturday, hourly, and Sundays 2 journeys. BY TRAIN You can alight at Poole or Wareham, then catch the bus (Wilts & Dorset route 40 Poole to Swanage). We are on the Waterloo to Weymouth train line.
Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Pre-booking essential on booking form.
Key Features
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- Smoking Some Areas - Designated area only
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Children & Infants
- Accept Children Over 3
- Facilities for children - Ideal -under 8 years. Children's Parties catered for.
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Coach Parking
- On Bus Route - Wilts and Dorset number 40 - Farmer Palmers bus stop
- On site parking - for cars and coaches
- Parking (free)
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
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Approx length of visit - 4+ hours
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 20
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates - 40% discount if pre-booked
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free - With proof
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions
- Cater for groups
- Event Venue
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
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
- Min group size numeric qualifier - 20
- Packed lunches available
Opening Times
| Opening 2017 (21 Jan 2017 - 22 Dec 2017) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
* 21st January - 25th March Open Daily 10am - 4pm
26th March - 28th October Open Daily 10am - 5pm
29th October - 22nd December Open Daily 10am - 4pm
23rd December - 19th Jan (2018) Closed
Related
Hen House Restaurant, Upton & SurroundingTraditional home cooked food for adults and children. Everything from coffee to roasts. Baby food, highchairs and microwave are all available. Everything cooked fresh.
Sunday, 1st October 2017 - Sunday, 1st October 2017
Grandparent's Day at Farmer PalmersFree entry for a Grand Parent with every full paying child - Downloadable voucher from www.farmerpalmers.co.uk
- more info
Saturday, 2nd December 2017 - Sunday, 3rd December 2017
Saturday, 9th December 2017 - Sunday, 10th December 2017
Saturday, 16th December 2017 - Sunday, 17th December 2017
Monday, 23rd October 2017 - Friday, 27th October 2017
Halloween at Farmer Palmer's Farm ParkLow key fang-tastic family fun for little ones! Daily spooky activities including; fancy dress, dance-a-long, face painting and mini monster hunt!
- more info
