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Down at the Farm

Stoneygate, Houghton-le-Spring DH5 8JG, England
0191 5841873
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Farms
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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houghton-le-spring
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Great please to visit if you have primary aged children. More

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Newcastle
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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It was a great day out with the kids, you could buy food for the animals and we got a very big bag for an unexpectedly low price. Admission charges werent over the top either. We washed the pigs, learned about the python, held guinea pigs and rabbits, rode quad bikes and got dizzy jumping on the bouncy pillow. An... More

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Washington, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Brilliant facilities with lots to do and easy to get round, wide selection of animals to get to know, help feed etc, staff very friendly and helpful would recommend to everyone for a fun family day out. More

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Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

I have been to Down at the Farm a few times and it just gets better & better! The staff are friendly and helpful, the animals are well cared for and happy, visitors are encouraged to participate in activities (bottle feeding lambs, petting guinea pigs and rabbits, brushing donkeys etc). Lots to do, barrel, rides quad bike, snake tunnels, inflatable... More

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North East
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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there was a limited selection of animals happily all looked well looked after, poor sign posting, most disappointing when you have children with you, some people seem to be able to gain close up access with the animals .....why cant everyone do this and if they can then advertise it let us know!! Obviously the children with people not in... More

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mumsco, Owner at Down at the Farm, responded to this review
4 April 2012

Thank you for your response, I am sorry you felt that are selection of an animal’s was limited, As a farm park we have all the usual farm animals, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, ponies, donkeys, hens, ducks and geese, Rabbits etc. and at certain times of year lots of new born animals, for example spring lots of new born lambs... More

Sunderland, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

kids loved it especially feeding animals. a tractor ride takes them all round farm too. it will be great in the summer. More

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newcastle
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

we had our daughters 3rd birthday party here and it was fantastic. the staff were superb. the girl assigned to out group (15 children plus parents) was superb, all of the children were treat like superstars. every child (and parent) loved the experience. we would definately recomend this place. More

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Sunderland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

We initially visited in the Summer of 2011, and found the entrance fees to be more than fair, our little one, being under 2 had free admittance. The weather was lovely and we enjoyed a picnic after feeding and petting lots of animals.... although the handwashing facilities were basic (cold water) there were plenty of sinks and sanitising stations... and... More

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Tyne & Wear
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

A very nice day out, but be careful to check when you visit as it's only open to public weekens and school holidays. I went on a school trip with Y2 class and they LOVED it. Loads to do, feeding lambs, , petting rabbits, guinea pigswashing pigs, milking a (pretend) cow, playpark, tractor rides (real and pedal powered), bouncy area,... More

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cleveland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Visited here on the 18th of march.went because we purchased a season ticket through groupon.what a bargain it will turn out to be.took my wife and two grandchildren aged 2&4.we all had an absolutely brilliant time and are already planning our next visit.been to similar types of attraction as this and must say this is the best one we have... More

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