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Abbotsbury Children's Farm
The Children's Farm is home to a large variety of animals. Children can bottle feed baby goats twice daily, cuddle the guinea pigs and meet the rabbits, donkeys, cows and pigs. There is goat racing twice a day, a large indoor playbarn with ball pool, plus pony rides and an educational display about the history of smuggling at Abbotsbury.
Opening Times
Spring and Summer 16 Mar 2009 - 6 Sep 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Autumn 7 Sep 2009 - 25 Oct 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | - Closed |
| Tuesday | - Closed |
| Wednesday | - Closed |
| Thursday | - Closed |
| Friday | - Closed |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | - Closed |
Half Term 26 Oct 2009 - 1 Nov 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.00 per ticket |
| Concessions | £6.50 per ticket |
| Child | £5.50 per ticket |
Road Directions
The nearest major road is the A35. Come off at Winterborne Abbas near Dorchester. Follow signs for Portesham and Abbotsbury. The Children's Farm is in the village of Abbotsbury, on the B3157 coast road between Weymouth and Bridport.
Public Transport Directions
The nearest station is Weymouth. Take a taxi from the station or bus from the Tourist Information Centre on the seafront.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Approx length of visit - 01:30
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Max group size - 50
- Min group size - 10
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Contact Info
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