Hardys Animal Farm
Hardys Animal Farm
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Hardys Animal Farm is a great day out in over 7 acres of Lincolnshire countryside yet just 10 minutes walk from the beach, with loads of things to do and animals for you to meet feed and make friends with. It's a great day out, whatever the weather! You can see pigs being born in our specially glazed breeding unit, feed the goats and many other animals, allowing the children to learn about modern farming in a safe and fun environment. We also have baby Lambs, Goats, Cows and Chicks being born throughout the year. There is plenty of space for the kids to run around in our 3 Adventure Playgrounds catering to all ages, while you relax with a hot drink or a bite to eat. Go on a relaxing Cart Ride around the Farm with Fergie the Tractor and then decamp to Haystacks Indoor Playbarn, there are loads of things to do come rain or shine. The Number 3 Bus stops at the end of the farm road, running every 8-10 minutes from Skegness, Ingoldmells, Butlins & Fantasy Island
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- Carla M5 contributionsLovely farmLovely farm and staff was very friendly and polite. There wasn’t many animals but the animals they did have were so tame. I spent most of my day here, my daughter absolutely loved it and loved the soft play too. Would definitely come back again!Visited April 2023Written 27 April 2023
- Andy ANottingham, United Kingdom123 contributionsFIRST TIME VISITVisit with my wife on Tuesday 25th of April 23. First visit to the farm for me and my wife. Spent roughly 3 x hours at the farm. Shortage of animals in my opinion (pigs) but did say that on the signs. Tractor ride was nice driving slowly around the grounds. Bags of feed available @ 1 a bag or £2 for a small bucket. Ideally for kids. Nice you can bring your own packed lunch and eat in the wooden huts available. Lots of hand washing, heaters, hand sanitizer available in all areas. There’s donkeys, Llamas, rabbits, bulls, lambs, pigs, sheep, ducks, lambs inc babies to see, goats and baby goats. Toilets are cleaned on a regular basis. There’s a kids soft play area and a kids play park. If you get the weather it’s another ideal place to visit. IMO it is a little pricey at £14.95 for an adult. Enjoyed the morning though. Helpful and pleasant staff team 👍Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 April 2023
- Tracey6 contributionsAmazing day outThis place is amazing. So much to see and do. Our granddaughter had a fantastic time. There was lots of things for her to ride. She was able to pet a rabbit and not forgetting the indoor play area for her jump about in. As for the rest of my family we so enjoyed the tractor ride and feeding the the animals with the bucket of feed, which was reasonably priced too... We loved the picnic huts too and their coffee's and cake was reasonably priced too.. You must visit.. So worth the entry fee. My family thank you for a great experienceVisited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 June 2023
- Mairi P6 contributionsLovely farm, friendly staff and lots of great activities.It was a fantastic farm to visit, filled with friendly, attentive and dedicated staff. The farm is also filled with plenty of activities for children. My younger children loved the animal handling, tractor ride, soft play, as well as seeing all of the animals. Food in cafe was good too. If returning to the area we would definitely visit again. I highly recommend visiting this farm.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten 7 June 2023
- LullahManchester, United Kingdom60 contributionsNot worth the entrance fee - barely any animalsWe came the last weekend in June on the Sunday, it was a beautiful hot sunny day. We came for a nostalgia trip for my 50th birthday as we used to take our girls when they were young. We paid just short of £60.00 for 4 inc 4 bags of food (this included a concession for a carer) I am a wheelchair user & it was a struggle to get round despite us checking the farm was accessible for a wheelchair before visiting. My chair had to be picked up several times to get over parts of the farm, like the entrance to the pigs, and Alpacas & the paths were covered with rubble in a lot of areas making it very difficult to get around. We could only feed the goats, there weren’t other animals to feed. There were signs explaining that there is a shortage of animals for different reasons, for example there were 3 pigs and 1 set of piglets in the whole pig area. There were signs detailing names/breeds etc of sheep and which ones were which, but the sheep weren’t there. There was a distinct lack of animals, don’t get me wrong, it was lovely to go back & the staff were all lovely, the gift shop was reasonable & the cafe. But considering it was a boiling hot Sunday in June, it was empty, there was only us in the cafe getting a drink, and we saw maybe 20 people in the whole place. But this could be that locals know of the lack of animals? I think considering there really isn’t many animals at all & you can see it all in an hour inc petting rabbits etc the price could be reduced at the minute. There was a huge difference from when we last visited, we’d be there hours, and there would be different things to see and watch, demonstrations etc, but there was nothing because of the lack of animals. It’s a lovely little farm but it’s not worth the entrance fee at the moment.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 July 2023
- Gavin S1 contributionFamily fun day outGreat day out and lots of family fun. Our 2 year old loved all the animals (especially feeding them), the tractor ride and the indoor play area. Definitely recommend Hardy's farmVisited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 July 2023
- RosslynT22 contributionsLovely place for a family day outLovely place for a day out. I would definitely recommend. Lots of animals for the children (aged 2 and 10) to see/ pet/ feed. Free tractor rides were great. Great outdoor adventure playground and indoor soft play area. Nice café with good, reasonably priced, food.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 August 2023
- Emma Louise6 contributionsCute FarmTook the kids whilst on holiday and we'll I've got to say its the cutest farm I've been ti! We all loved it and there's loads to fo to keep your little ones entertained all day. Loved how all the baby goats were running freely and was able to feed them. Loved how polite and friendly every member of staff I approached was. Over all a great day out for kids and we'll mannered friendly staff thank youVisited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 24 August 2023
- Sarah H14 contributionsLovely day out but a bit on the pricey side.We had a lovely time, the kids really enjoyed. I felt it was a little pricey though given the amount of animals we saw. I've been to much bigger farms with more animals for less. We however loved the little goats that followed us around, the playground and play gym were good. It's a shame the tractors were an extra cost. Food was nice and reasonable price. Staff were really nice and friendly.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 6 September 2023
- Kaz E3 contributionsGreat little place. Will definitely visit again.Didn't think it would take long to walk around there but we ended up staying for nearly 4 hours! Bought a bucket of food for £2 to feed the animals and immediately made friends with the baby goats which roam around the farm freely. The staff are very pleasant and knowledgeable and obviously care about the animals. The animals themselves appear well cared for and contented. There are plenty of opportunities for children of all ages to play and run and the free tractor ride around the farm is a nice idea. Plenty of information boards give an educational touch to a fun day and the nursery is a great way for kids to learn about animals, food production and farming. All in all a great day out and well worth the admission.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 September 2023
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Jill H
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Our grandkids age 5 and 3 had the best time , from running around the outdoors activities, to playing crazy golf , enjoying feeding the animals ,and getting to pet guinea-pig and baby bunnie. A very friendly young girl told then all about them and what they like to eat etc. the indoor play area is very good and tired their little legs out... the best thing of the day for them was the tractor ride around the farm the man who drove it was had a lovely personality and interacted with the kids will be coming again next year 👌
Written 30 October 2023
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GEF1986
UK192 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We had a great day at Hardy's Farm. It was quite quiet because it was still during term time.
Staff were friendly and helpful
Activities like pony grooming etc were still taking place and staff happy to chat to children about the animals and tractor ride was nice to go round
Soft play is a really big play centre, limited food due to it being end of season but in season it looks like there was a good choice.
Outdoor play area was big too and the horse riding toys and cars were available too.
Would definitely recommend a family visit
Staff were friendly and helpful
Activities like pony grooming etc were still taking place and staff happy to chat to children about the animals and tractor ride was nice to go round
Soft play is a really big play centre, limited food due to it being end of season but in season it looks like there was a good choice.
Outdoor play area was big too and the horse riding toys and cars were available too.
Would definitely recommend a family visit
Written 21 October 2023
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Charlotte F
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
Advertised as £7 adults on a Friday parent and toddler morning. No mention of having to be a local resident on poster. Lost a customer, wouldn’t recommend. Considering they are located in a tourist area they would rather have some business rather than none.
Written 29 September 2023
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clang1990
Leicester, UK4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Me and my
Family were staying in mablethorpe for the week and was looking for places to visit nearby.
We saw this farm come up a few times on google and decided to go one day.
We are so glad we did as it was an amazing day. My daughter absolutely loved the little baby goats following her around the farm freely and get a big bucket of food for £2.
It is such a clean and well maintained farm and plenty for the kids to do. Victor was fantastic and a credit to the farm. Lots of play areas and petting. It’s a shame we live in leicester else we would be regulars there but we hope to visit again in the future on our holidays! Would 100% recommend, the kids (and adults) will love it!!
Family were staying in mablethorpe for the week and was looking for places to visit nearby.
We saw this farm come up a few times on google and decided to go one day.
We are so glad we did as it was an amazing day. My daughter absolutely loved the little baby goats following her around the farm freely and get a big bucket of food for £2.
It is such a clean and well maintained farm and plenty for the kids to do. Victor was fantastic and a credit to the farm. Lots of play areas and petting. It’s a shame we live in leicester else we would be regulars there but we hope to visit again in the future on our holidays! Would 100% recommend, the kids (and adults) will love it!!
Written 27 September 2023
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Ebonie P
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Friends
We live an hour away and try visit at-least twice a year. This farm is absolutely amazing!! It’s definitely our favourite we have some closer to us but always visit Hardys! Our favourite thing is the way the animals are free roaming it makes the experience like no other. The staff are lovely and so helpful! We always have the best day here.
Written 23 September 2023
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Kaz E
Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Didn't think it would take long to walk around there but we ended up staying for nearly 4 hours! Bought a bucket of food for £2 to feed the animals and immediately made friends with the baby goats which roam around the farm freely. The staff are very pleasant and knowledgeable and obviously care about the animals. The animals themselves appear well cared for and contented. There are plenty of opportunities for children of all ages to play and run and the free tractor ride around the farm is a nice idea. Plenty of information boards give an educational touch to a fun day and the nursery is a great way for kids to learn about animals, food production and farming. All in all a great day out and well worth the admission.
Written 14 September 2023
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Sarah H
14 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
We had a lovely time, the kids really enjoyed. I felt it was a little pricey though given the amount of animals we saw. I've been to much bigger farms with more animals for less. We however loved the little goats that followed us around, the playground and play gym were good. It's a shame the tractors were an extra cost. Food was nice and reasonable price. Staff were really nice and friendly.
Written 6 September 2023
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Pam M
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Harry’s farm is very well equipped for my family my 8 and 9 year old loved the play areas and feeding baby goats who were freely roaming the farm
Written 1 September 2023
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shezpiper
Scunthorpe, UK2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We went as a family of five with children's ages ranging from 1-12, all enjoyed themselves.
We spent half the day here, but if your packed up or have plenty of cash for the cafe could stay longer.
Tractor rides run 11-12 and then again 1-2 and is included in entry price.
Loved the goats and sheep just roaming about and was very interactive.
There are alpacas, poultry, rabbits, guinipigs, Highland cows, sheep, and pigs, and goats. Would be good to get closer to pigs but all behind screens.
Very clean farm, good park and indoor play area. Although some tractor/digger rides cost-take a few quids.
We enjoyed ourselves, although potentially expensive for bigger families you do have to take into consideration it helps towards the animal keep.
Glad we went.
We spent half the day here, but if your packed up or have plenty of cash for the cafe could stay longer.
Tractor rides run 11-12 and then again 1-2 and is included in entry price.
Loved the goats and sheep just roaming about and was very interactive.
There are alpacas, poultry, rabbits, guinipigs, Highland cows, sheep, and pigs, and goats. Would be good to get closer to pigs but all behind screens.
Very clean farm, good park and indoor play area. Although some tractor/digger rides cost-take a few quids.
We enjoyed ourselves, although potentially expensive for bigger families you do have to take into consideration it helps towards the animal keep.
Glad we went.
Written 27 August 2023
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Emma Louise
6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Took the kids whilst on holiday and we'll I've got to say its the cutest farm I've been ti!
We all loved it and there's loads to fo to keep your little ones entertained all day.
Loved how all the baby goats were running freely and was able to feed them.
Loved how polite and friendly every member of staff I approached was.
Over all a great day out for kids and we'll mannered friendly staff thank you
We all loved it and there's loads to fo to keep your little ones entertained all day.
Loved how all the baby goats were running freely and was able to feed them.
Loved how polite and friendly every member of staff I approached was.
Over all a great day out for kids and we'll mannered friendly staff thank you
Written 25 August 2023
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Diane
Bolsover, UK
Are dogs allowed on lead well behaved x
Jackie T
Mansfield35 contributions
Hi there, unfortunately I'm sure dogs arent allowed. This will be due to the stress that may be caused to the type of animals kept there, pigs, goats etc with their babies. It is a wonderful, caring environment,im sure you'll have a great experience.
charmaine o
Warwickshire, UK8 contributions
Do you except tesco clubcard vouchers
Tony L
Leicester, UK30 contributions
Sorry I don't know. As we don't shop at Tesco it's not a question we'd have asked.
If I book online do I have to print the tickets? Or how do.I prove I have paid.
gladsid
Horncastle, UK73 contributions
Printing would be best, but I forgot to do that and was allowed entry just by showing the email on my phone.
Cragbag
Nottingham, UK52 contributions
I went to Skegness in June, and took the bus to Ingoldmells Market. I don't drive, so how far is Hardy's from Ingoldmells Market, and is there a bus that goes there? You left a great review and I'd love to go there next time I'm on the Lincolnshire coast. If there is no bus then I could take a taxi, within reason.
ajs_1970
Sunderland, UK41 contributions
Yeah there is a bus not sure ov the number but it stops right outside
sandrasmith7277
Sutton in Ashfield, UK
How much to enter
Louise M
Doncaster, UK14 contributions
£8.50 on the gate and £7 in advance. There is usually a voucher in the seaside leaflet which is available all around the town.
How much to feed the animals??
lneal15
London, UK4 contributions
as of may 2018 there was 2 sizes a cup for 75p or £1.50 for a bucket
aileenc92
Rotherham, UK
Is there good disabled access? For someone in a electric wheelchair?
MLGeogLeics
Wigston, UK1,117 contributions
The farm is flat and from memory i think it would be quite easy access into and around the farm, including into buildings, cafe etc. There are disabled facilities, but a quick phone call would confirm this.
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