Best farms near Liverpool to visit with kids
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If you’re looking for farms to visit with kids near Liverpool, there are some fantastic options across Merseyside and Lancashire. From large adventure farms where children can spend the whole day playing, to smaller petting farms where toddlers can get close to animals, there’s something for every kind of family day out.
As a Liverpool based family travelling with a baby and a young child, we’re always searching for farms that are genuinely toddler friendly, and places where children can meet animals and run around safely.
If you’re looking for more things to do and more days out in the North West, visit our UK travel guide page for more ideas and inspiration.
Below are some of our favourite family farms in the North West, all visited with little ones in tow.
Quick comparison guide
Here’s a quick comparison of the best farms near Liverpool for families.
|
Farm |
Location |
Best for |
Pram friendly |
Price range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Farmer Ted’s |
Ormskirk |
Full day out with play areas and shows |
Yes |
Higher |
|
Acorn Farm |
Kirkby |
Budget friendly petting farm |
Mostly |
Cheap |
|
Windmill Farm |
Burscough |
Animal encounters and train rides |
Mostly |
Good value |
Farmer Ted’s Adventure Farm – Ormskirk / Lancashire
Farmer Ted’s is one of the most popular farms near Liverpool for kids, and it’s easy to see why. This is a large adventure farm with so much to do that you can easily spend a full day there.
Unlike smaller petting farms, Farmer Ted’s runs full activity timetables with shows and demonstrations, meaning there’s always something happening throughout the day.
It’s also one of the more expensive farms locally, but that’s largely because of the huge range of facilities available.
The farm is very pram friendly, making it a great option for families visiting with babies or toddlers.
Farmer Ted’s also hosts a Christmas grotto each year, which is one of our favourites. I’ve written a full guide to the experience here.
Expand below for more detailed visitor information.
Acorn Farm – Kirkby / Knowsley
Acorn Farm in Kirkby is very different from the big adventure farms, but that’s part of what makes it special.
This is a small charity run farm, and one of the things that stood out to us was that many of the staff working there have additional needs, which adds a really lovely community feel to the place.
It’s also one of the cheapest farms near Liverpool, making it a brilliant budget friendly family day out.
When we visited, we were incredibly lucky, lambs had been born just two days earlier, and because they were born during the day visitors had actually been able to watch the birth.
The animals were all out in the fields and very playful, which made the visit feel really lively.
Expand below for more detailed visitor information.
Animals you can see
Acorn Farm has a lovely mix of animals including:
> Goats
> Sheep and lambs
> Pigs
> Donkeys
> Rabbits and guinea pigs
Visitors can also buy animal food and feed many of the animals, which younger children especially love.
Play areas and activities
There is a small children’s play area, perfect for letting kids burn off some energy after meeting the animals.
Because the farm itself is quite compact, it’s easy to explore without little legs getting too tired.
Prams and accessibility
Acorn Farm is mostly pram friendly, with flat paths around the main animal areas and facilities. Because it’s a smaller farm, everything is quite close together which makes it easy to explore with little ones.
Food and facilities
There are several practical facilities including:
> Hand washing stations around the animal areas
> Toilets
> Baby changing
> Café
The café is great value for money and offers drinks, snacks and simple meals.
There’s also a small gift shop on site.
Prices and booking
Adult: £4
Children: £3
Babies under 1: Free
No pre-booking is necessary. You can check out their website at Acorn Farm.
Windmill Farm – Burscough / Lancashire
Windmill Farm is another great family farm near Liverpool, with a really nice mix of animal encounters and activities.
There are several petting areas where children can interact with animals, including rabbits and guinea pigs that are out for visitors to meet.
One of the highlights for us was the chance to bottle feed lambs, which was such a special experience for little ones.
There’s also a reptile area where children can hold snakes, which is something a bit different from most farms.
Overall it’s a decent size farm where you can comfortably spend the day, and we found it to be very good value for money.
Expand below for more detailed visitor information.
Animals encounters
Animals you can see or interact with include:
> Rabbit
> Guinea pigs
> Sheep and lambs
> Reptiles including snakes
> Other traditional farm animals
Visitors may also have the opportunity to bottle feed lambs, depending on the time of year.
Play areas and activities
Windmill Farm also runs:
> Train rides at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
> Petting areas for smaller animals
> Outdoor areas where children can explore
> Indoor soft play including a smaller toddler area
Prams and accessibility
Most areas are pram friendly, although some of the outdoor animal areas have stony or grassy paths, which can be slightly harder to navigate with a buggy.
Food and facilities
Facilities include:
> Cafe
> Toilets
> Baby changing
> Gift shop
Prices and booking
Adult: £14.95
Children: £16.95
Babies under 1: Free
Tickets can be booked in advance on Windmill Farm’s website here.
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