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Longdown Activity Farm

Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7EH, England
44 2380 292837
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Ranked #8 of 70 attractions in Southampton
4.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
Type: Farms
Owner description: The whole family will enjoy an outing to this working farm, where visitors learn how milk is produced and a glimpse into the "Nursery" where orphaned...... more » Owner description: The whole family will enjoy an outing to this working farm, where visitors learn how milk is produced and a glimpse into the "Nursery" where orphaned and sick animals receive care. « less
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Awesome location in the New Forest. The staff are friendly and helpful, great attraction for the kids and they've got a GREAT farm shop if you're in to that. More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

kids like the animals and ballpit, not great cafe. could be abit more to do. good day out More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

As a Local I have been visiting this place for years and surprised by the entry fee that nothing has ever been updated or improved im now 29 with 2 children and they're is better places I'd rather visit - pure greed., especially the Xmas grotto More

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SouthamptonUK, Owner at Longdown Activity Farm, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Thank you for your comments, however we find it difficult to believe that as 'a regular visitor' you have not noticed the improvements over the past years, animal welfare and visitors interaction with the animals has been our main criteria, followed by play areas and retail experience. It has never been (or likely to be) our intention to turn Longdown... More

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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Very well run farm that all can enjoy. Staff are excellent and informative. Even on a cold damp day there was lots to see and do. Granddaughter aged 4 was in her element meeting the goats, pigs, ducks, guinea pigs and making new friends in play barns. It made her day to collect a freshly laid egg and take it... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

,ongdown is brill if you have kids lots of different animals to feed and hold, eggs to collect and a tractor ride, cheap to get in kids play park picnic benches, all in all. Good day out More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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Great for toddlers. Easy to get round. Lots to do. Lots of farm animals. Plenty of washing places. I felt the coffee shop was a bit basic... But plenty of for on offer More

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Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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Our 2 small grandsons were in raptures when we returned to Longdown Farm. The staff are so organised and caring and really helpful. We saw a child of about 8 washing her hands alone,near reception and she was wearing a blue cap. A member of staff watched from about a metre away and on the radio contacted one of the... More

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31 reviews 31 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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A brilliant day out for the family. Lots of things to do, animals to feed, large outdoor play area and indoor soft land area, trampolines for the kids, tractor ride...I go regularly and it is a whole day out! More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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Longdown Farm is a fantastic place to go, i cannot sing its praises loudly enough! this is probably our 20th visit in 9 years! we drive from portsmouth, about 30 miles i think, just past totton. both our sons (7+9 with autism/special needs) love this fun and educational farm. Farmer Bryan and his wife are amazing seems their lives are... More

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SouthamptonUK, Owner at Longdown Activity Farm, responded to this review
22 April 2012

Oh you know how to make a couple blush!!!!!! Many thanks for your kind words. Bryan & Dawn More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We had a nice time at Longdown, but felt it really was time for a lick of paint! My sister-in-law wanted to feed her baby, so went to the 'quiet room'.....only to be presented with a garden chair sat next to a stinky over-flowing nappy bin! Not ideal....! I appreciate they were busy but maybe someone keeping an eye on... More

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SouthamptonUK, Owner at Longdown Activity Farm, responded to this review
22 April 2012

Thank you for your constructive comments, I have looked into your concerns about the 'quiet room' and would like to point out that the 'plastic chair' has been placed in this area after several requests from visitors needing a chair with arms on, (the plastic allows it to be washed completely each day) there are two other 'soft seated' chairs... More

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