Longdown Activity Farm

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Longdown Activity Farm invites families and animal lovers to experience a day of hands‑on fun in the heart of the New Forest. From 10 am to 4:30 pm (closure earlier in October), visitors can bottle‑feed calves and goat kids, feed ducks, visit the Animal Encounter Barn, and enjoy tractor‑and‑trailer rides that run until late afternoon. The farm’s charming play area boasts an accessible swing and a wheelchair‑friendly path, ensuring everyone can make the most of the day. Seasonal events such as the Christmas Barn, where Santa and the Ice Queens live, keep the calendar exciting, while a variety of shop stalls offer local produce and crafts. Whether you’re a solo traveller, a family with kids, or a group of animal‑enthusiasts, Longdown Activity Farm delivers an inclusive, practical, and memorable rural adventure. The daily schedule – from 10:30 am bottle‑feeding to 4 pm tram‑tiln – means a typical visit can last around five hours. The farm’s friendly staff provide prompts for feeding times, animal interactions and play‑time activities, making it a comfortable and entertaining outing for all ages. Visitors can book online via the dedicated portal, purchase season tickets for frequent visits, or simply pay by card at the gate, with special rates for Blue Light Card holders, foster carers and assisted‑needs visitors. The approachable, well‑maintained facilities, combined with a diverse animal herd and engaging daily programmes, make Longdown a top destination for family fun and outdoor learning.

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• Hands‑on Animal Feeding
• Tractor & Trailer Rides
• Christmas Barn
• Accessible Play Area
• Guided Animal Encounter Barn

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• Typical visit: about 5 hours

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