Name: Church Farm Stow Bardolph
Rating: 5.0

Church Farm Stow Bardolph

Church Farm - Stow Bardolph, Lynn Road, Stow Bardolph, King's Lynn, UK

1-90 Years

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Enjoy a full day of family farm fun at Church Farm, with up to 20% off when you pre-book tickets online. The farm is packed with activities for all ages, including a large outdoor adventure playground, football area, undercover sandpit, trampolines, and the ever-popular straw barn. The Treehouse indoor play area offers three exciting zones for babies, under-5s, and over-5s, providing safe, weatherproof entertainment all year round. Visitors can join relaxing tractor rides from Easter to October, explore scenic Church Wood walks, and let little ones drive around on the pedal tractor track. Daily animal encounters allow guests to meet friendly residents like donkeys Treacle, Honey, and Douglas, playful alpacas Percy, Bertie, and Henry, and an impressive collection of rare-breed sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, and small animals.

Admission prices: Adults and Seniors £11.50 online or £13.50 on the door, Children aged 2–16 £11.50 online or £13.50 on the door, Children aged 1 £7.50 online or £9.50 on the door, and Children under 1 go free.

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Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Activities:
- Outdoor Adventure Playground: A fantastic outdoor playground for all ages features a Hex-Climber, Trail Blazer course, wobbly boards, dizzy discs, snake swing, and a spinning turnstile. The Hex-Climber challenges balance and coordination, while the Trail Blazer course tests climbing and swinging skills.
  - Football: Two football goals are available for visitors to enjoy friendly matches or penalty shoot-outs. Bring your own ball or purchase one from the shop.
  - Sand Pit: An undercover sandpit offers a taste of summer fun bring buckets and spades or buy them on-site.
  - Trampolines: Three ground-level trampolines, including one for under-5s, allow safe and energetic play.
  - Straw Barn: A classic farm experience, the straw barn invites children and adults to climb, scramble, and leap into soft straw in a weather-sheltered space.
- Treehouse – Indoor Play Area: The Treehouse provides indoor fun across three zones:
  - Babies: A safe soft-play space with mats, mirrors, and mobiles, complete with sofas for parents to supervise comfortably.
  - Under 5s: Features a mini tower and slide, imaginative play areas, and a quiet reading nook with cushions. The carpeted flooring ensures safety for toddlers and crawlers.
  - Over 5s: Packed with rope walkways, climbing towers, and exciting slides, including a tube and double Astra slide. Adults can relax in the seating area nearby, enjoying refreshments from the tea room while children play. The Treehouse is temperature-controlled for comfort all year round.
Tractor Rides: Tractor rides run daily from Easter to October half-term (weather permitting). The 20-minute tour offers a relaxing journey across the farm’s fields to see animals in their natural environment.
Church Wood Walks: Visitors can enjoy peaceful walks around Church Wood, a tranquil area offering marked routes lasting from 10 minutes to an hour. Maps and information sheets are available from the shop, highlighting seasonal wildlife such as spring snowdrops and autumn fungi. It’s also a great place to relax and watch for wild deer among the trees.
Ride-on Pedal Tractors: Children can enjoy a fun driving experience on the Pedal Tractor Track, featuring a roundabout, duck crossing, railway crossing, and chicane. Push-along tractors are available for younger visitors.
Animal Encounters: Visitors can meet and interact with animals up close during daily Animal Encounters. Experienced staff introduce guests to the animals, sharing interesting facts and stories. Petting pens are open throughout the day, and special themed encounters take place weekly.
Donkey: Treacle, Honey, and Douglas the miniature donkey share a close bond and love both food and attention from the farm team and visitors. Donkeys are intelligent and cautious animals, always careful to avoid danger.
Alpacas: Percy, Bertie, and Henry are three lively alpacas full of character. Mischievous and playful, they have lived together since birth and never fail to entertain visitors with their cheeky antics.
Sheep, Goats & Pigs: Church Farm is home to an impressive collection of traditional and rare breeds. Sheep include Boreray, Manx Loaghton, Norfolk Horn, North Ronaldsay, Black Wensleydale, White Face Woodland, Swiss Valais Blacknose, Jacob, Grey Face Dartmoor, Llyen, and Border Leicester, each showcasing unique features and wool types. Goats on the farm include Old English, Bagot, Golden Guernsey, and Pygmy breeds, known for their playful and friendly nature. The pig collection features classic favourites such as Gloucester Old Spot, Kune Kune, Tamworth, Middle White, and Berkshire, all happily snuffling and exploring their enclosures.
Poultry & Small Animals: Visitors can see fluffy Silkies and Pekin chickens, as well as giant rabbits, guinea pigs with wild hairstyles, and a “mischief” of friendly rats. The farm also features the iconic black and white Border Collie intelligent, energetic, and the perfect farm companion.
Irish Draught & Shire Horse: Rupert, a 13-year-old Irish Draught, and Herbie, a rare 900kg grey Shire Horse, are Church Farm’s gentle giants. Rupert is affectionate yet strong-willed, while Herbie is calm and easy-going
Events: https://churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk/events/
Breeds: https://churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk/breeds

Facilities

Free Parking onsite
Toilets, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities
You can bring a picnic
Onsite restaurant and snacks are available
Assistance/Guide Dogs only

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Prices:
- Child (aged 2–16): £11.50 online / £13.50 on the door
- Child (aged 1): £7.50 online / £9.50 on the door
- Children under 1: Free
- Adult & Senior: £11.50 online / £13.50 on the door
- Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children): £42.00 online / £50.00 on the door

Pricing URL: https://churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk/prices-and-admission/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Birthday Parties: Celebrate your special day at Church Farm with a fun-filled farm party experience.
- Party Package – £27 per child (aged 1 or over, minimum 10 children)
  - Full-day entrance to all areas of Church Farm
  - Exclusive use of a large private party room
  - Birthday buffet for children (sandwiches, crisps, snacks, small cakes, and unlimited squash)
  - One free adult per child, plus two free adults for the birthday child
  - Exclusive tractor ride and private animal encounter
  - Free tea and coffee for adults
  - £5 Gift Shop voucher and birthday card for the birthday child
  - Printable Church Farm invitation template
  - Birthday Parties Information Sheet provided on booking
- Optional Extras
  - Adult buffet available at an additional cost (sandwiches, crisps, tea, and coffee)
  - Vegetarian and vegan options available upon request
  - Birthday cake available to order fully iced, serves 8–12, choice of vanilla, chocolate, or lemon, piped with “Happy Birthday”. Prices and allergy-friendly alternatives available when booking.

Opening Times: Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Summer Season: Open Every Day, 10am – 5pm
Winter Season: Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 5pm

Address: Church Farm - Stow Bardolph, Lynn Road, Stow Bardolph, King's Lynn, UK

Post Code: PE34 3HT

Council: King's Lynn and West

County: Norfolk

Bus: We are served by the Lynx Bus route 37. To see their timetable go to www.lynxbus.co.uk, Church Farm is a 5 minute walk from where the bus stops on the A10. We are a request stop “Stow Bardolph”.
Train: The nearest train station is Downham Market, this is just over 2 miles from Church Farm. The easiest way to get from the station is by taxi. We suggest G & M Taxis on 07855 205425 , or Bishops Travel on 01366 324307 (which has cars suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs)
Car:
- From the North – Kings Lynn (10 miles): Take the A10 south towards Ely. Turn left at the sign for Stow Bardolph (Church farm is also signposted from here). Turn right at the Hare Arms Pub, follow the road for 400 yards and Church Farm is located on the left hand side. The main car park is on the right hand side. Disabled and bus parking is on the left hand side.
- From the East – Swaffham (15 miles): Take the A47 due west out of Swaffham, then take the A1122. At the A10 junction go north towards Kings Lynn. Turn right at the sign for Stow Bardolph (Church farm is also signposted from here). Turn right at the Hare Arms Pub, follow the road for 400 yards and Church Farm is located on the left hand side. The main car park is on the right. Disabled and bus parking is on the left hand side past the pond.
- From the South – Ely (19 miles): Take the A10 out of Ely, going north towards King’s Lynn. Turn off the A10 at the sign for Stow Bardolph (Church farm is also signposted from here). Turn right at the Hare Arms Pub, follow the road for 400 yards and Church Farm is located on the left hand side. The main car park is on the right hand side. Disabled and bus parking is on the left hand side.
- From the West – Wisbech (17 miles): Take the A1101 out of Wisbech, at the bypass roundabout take the A10 towards King’s Lynn. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit (A10). Follow the road for 1 mile. Turn right at the sign for Stow Bardolph (Church farm is also signposted from here). Turn right at the Hare Arms Pub, follow the road for 400 yards and Church Farm is located on the left hand side. The main car park is on the right hand side. Disabled and bus parking is on the left hand side.