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Smithills Open Farm

Smithills Dean Road, BL1 7NS, England
01204 595765
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Ranked #3 of 10 attractions in Bolton
4.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Farms
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Wigan, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We had a 1 year old with us and he thoroughly enjoyed himself. He was able to get up close and personal with the animals. The only problem was when he was given a bottle to feed the animals - he would rather have helped himself to the milk! Compared to other farms I have visited the entrance prices are... More

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marcusg71
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

My daughter had her 4th birthday party today and it was absolutely brilliant, all 11 kids and 16 adults had a great time. Staff where first class and made my daughters day very special. If your thinking about holding your party there then just do it, you won't regret it. More

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Bury, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

A nice open farm, the animals seem well looked after. But object to having to pay £5 for a 2 year old. Most places under 3's are free. It cost us £22 for 2 adults, a 2 and a 4 year old, that after 30 mins were bored. More

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Darwen
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Foundation class children had a brilliant time. First time some of them had seen baby animals! More

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Manchester
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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First impressions are not good, parking difficult, no signage at all not even once you arrive after a long time over a track not a road. Are we here?? Oh people seem to be going over there! Prices OK but it's not really for toddlers - older kids may have fun but there's just too much mess and the outdoor... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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we went at easter as a big group (we got there at 10am when it opens,as we knew it would be busy and so we could park). we had pre booked as a group and were really well looked after. we were told where to go, the 1st visit was to pets corner where the staff show you some of... More

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Rochdale
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

One word fro this place: Fantastic. I took my three-year-old daughter a couple weeks ago and we still smile about the trip. It's really well located close to some main routes but when you get there you think you're well out into the countryside. Everything is really good value from the entrance fee to the feed for the animals. My... More

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Oldham, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Tried to visit on a Saturday (during the easter weekend). The drive passing the hall and the restaurant seemed quite nice, it then seemed to go wrong from here. In a car you have to pass over a very narrow bridge, which, individuals had parked on making it very difficult negotiating any oncoming traffic. When getting past this point, i... More

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Bolton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
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a day is never long enough, so much to do here, birds of prey, feeding the animals, watching the cows being milked, play area, donkey rides, bouncy castle, tractor rides, lots of animals to see, baby goats are always a favourite. Holding little animals, rabbits, chicks, gunipigs. I love this place, been loads of times with my kids aged 2... More

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Bolton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Children can interact with all the animals. Great day out, with cafe in case you don't take a packed lunch. More

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