Yesterday we had a rare respite from the rain, so I decided to take Eliza to Farmer Palmers.
When Isaac was young I had a season pass for Farmer Palmers and use to go on an almost weekly basis. I didn’t renew my membership last year as I didn’t have a car and Isaac was a pre-school from 9-12 every morning, so it made it a challenge to get there.
As Daddy had an unexpected day off yesterday, he was left in charge of the school run so I decided to take Eliza and show her all the fun of the farm.
What I love about Farmer Palmers is the sheer amount of things to do, and the staff are the friendliest and most helpful bunch I have ever met – nothing is too much trouble!
The first thing we did was have a wander around to see what animals we could see.
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| Sat on a wooden cow |
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| Fascinated by the noisy Piglets |
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| Eliza and friend meet a Pony |
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| Calves |
We then decide to head off and watch the Pig racing. This is always a good one to watch, and the kids get really involved in cheering their chosen pig on!
I was excited to learn that they have a deer park, and run tours in the afternoon. Sadly I didn’t have time to do it this time, but it is definitley on the to do list for next time. I did however get to meet these beautiful fawns.
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| Red Deer fawn |
We then went off to have a go on the toy tractors and the bouncy castle. Much as I tried to influence Eliza that the small tractors she could scoot were much more fun, she prefered being pushed around by mummy on the big ones!
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| She was having fun – honest! |
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| Scooting along |
Farmer Palmers have lots of planned activities for the children too. You can cuddle a Guinea Pig, feed a lamb or a goat, watch a cow being milked, groom a pony or go for a very bumpy tractor ride etc. We didn’t do all of it today, but certainly plan to go back very soon.
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| Hello Piggy |
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| Stroking a Guinea Pig |
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| Baa!! |
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| Feeding the Goats |
We also spent some time in the indoor play area, just to make sure we were really tired!
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| Ready to slide! |
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| In the Ballpit |
It is easy to spend all day at Farmer Palmers as they have a large picnic area, a restaurant serving both hot and cold food – and Cakes!! They also have a lovely woodland walk, pedal go carts, an outdoor park with swings, slides and playhouses plus a splash park too!!
If you are a Dorset local, or just visiting then I strongly recommend Farmer Palmers as a great day out! For admission prices go here, but I have reactivated my annual membership for just £39 for the year which I think is very reasonable indeed!
For more news and offers, you can follow Farmer Palmers on twitter or like them on facebook.
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| Eliza says Goodbye to her new friend |
I love farmer palmers- not been for a while, as older boy is 8 and a bit grown up for it, but won’t be long before the 10 month old will be ready!
Yes my oldest gets a bot bored too. They are doing an offer to bottle feed a fawn at the moment for an extra £10 – so tempted as its once in a lifetime experience
I love the sound of Farmer Palmers and have followed them on facebook for ages, they are a friendly crowd on there and delighted to see it looks just as good in real life! Thank you for sharing on Country Kids.
That looks like a really fun day! I’ve seen it on the map but didn’t realise how great it was – definitely worth a visit next time we’re down that way!
I highly recommend it!!
That looks a really lovely place to visit – and to wear your little ones out!! Always good…
Sleeping children are always a bonus!
We have a place very similar in the Cotswolds. Looks like a great time was had.
It was so fab we went back again today!!