Roves Farm Visitor Centre

Description

Welcome to Roves Farm, open daily from 9am to 5pm, rain or shine. Tickets can be pre-booked online until midnight the day before or purchased on arrival, with advance booking required during peak times and holidays. Visitors can meet and feed small animals including lambs, goats, guinea pigs, rabbits, Frankie the Tortoise, baby goats, African Grey Parrots, and the Giant African Land Snail. Tractor and trailer rides run February to October for £1.50 per person (£0 for under 3s), with departure times on the Activities Board. The Indoor Play Barn features zones such as Woolly Sheep Café, Rugrats & Rascals, Sensory Zone, Messy Play, Big Kids Play, Kids Craft, and Little Ones Play, while outdoor areas offer animal paddocks, seasonal tractor rides, animal racing, and Discovery Wood for interactive exploration.

Tickets: Babies under 1 year free; children 3–16 years £13.30 online, £13.80 on the door, £5.00 after school, £2.00 tractor rides; adults £12.30 online, £12.80 on the door, £3.00 after school, £2.00 tractor rides.

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Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • Meet & Feed the Animals: Every Day in Pets Corner: Visitors can enjoy hands-on experiences with a variety of small animals throughout the day at Pets Corner. Lambs, goats, guinea pigs, and rabbits can be fed during dedicated sessions, with feed provided for each interaction. Frankie the Tortoise and baby goats (Boer and Pygmy breeds, known as “Kids”) are available to meet during kidding season, including bottle-feeding opportunities. African Grey Parrots and the Giant African Land Snail are also part of the small animal collection, providing a fun and educational experience for all ages.
  • Tractor & Trailer Rides: Tractor rides run throughout the day, allowing visitors to enjoy the sights and sounds of a real, working farm. Departure times are listed on the Activities Board. Tickets are available from Reception at £1.50 per person per ride, with children under 3 riding free of charge. Tickets are required for all day visitors and members, ensuring a safe and organised experience.
  • Indoor Play Barn: The Indoor Play Barn provides a wide range of activities suitable for all weather conditions. Children can explore areas including the Woolly Sheep Café, Rugrats & Rascals, Sensory Zone, Messy Play, Big Kids Play, Kids Craft, and Little Ones Play. These areas encourage imaginative play, creativity, and physical activity, making the Indoor Play Barn a key part of the farm experience for young visitors.
  • Outdoor Adventures: The outdoor areas offer opportunities to explore and engage with the farm environment. Animal paddocks allow visitors to meet and observe farm animals in a natural setting. Seasonal tractor rides provide scenic tours of the farm. Additional activities include animal racing and visits to Discovery Wood, a natural area designed for interactive learning and exploration. Outdoor Adventures combines education, physical activity, and hands-on experiences for a full farm visit.

Facilities

  • Free Parking onsite
  • Hand-washing & Toilets
  • Gift Shop
  • Farm Shop & Butchery
  • Baby changing facilities
  • You can bring a picnic
  • Onsite restaurant and snacks are available

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • Tickets – Day Tickets & Memberships
    • Baby (under 1 year): Free
    • Child (3–16 years): Online £13.30, On the door £13.80, After school £5.00, Tractor Ride £2.00
    • Adult: Online £12.30, On the door £12.80, After school (3pm–5pm) £3.00, Tractor Ride (Feb–Oct) £2.00
    • Toddler (1–2 years): Online £7.50, On the door £8.00, After school £4.00, Tractor Ride Free
  • Online ticket sales close the day before. After this time, tickets can be purchased on arrival.
  • Notes:
    • Additional costs may apply during special events.
    • After school admission applies term-time weekdays only.
    • Tractor rides run from Feb half-term to 31st October. Tickets are first-come, first-served, including members.
    • Only one carer per visitor needs to book/pay, even if more carers are present.
    • Six Month Membership To See Prices Visit

Pricing URL: https://rovesfarm.co.uk/plan-your-visit/tickets/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

  • Roves Farm – Birthday Party Package
    • Fun on the Farm:
      • Entry to the farm for all guests. Decorated eating area with tables for invited children. Food for all invited children
      • Participation in daily farm activities: feed the goats, meet the animals, walk in animal paddocks (seasonal), indoor & outdoor adventure play
      • Optional tractor ride (10th Feb – 3rd Nov, additional cost)
    • Party Slots:
      • Slot 1: 10:00am start → 11:30 tractor ride (if booked) → 12:00 food → 1:00pm finish
      • Slot 2: 11:00am start → 12:00 tractor ride (if booked) → 12:30 food → 2:00pm finish
      • Two party slots available per day. Guests may enjoy play areas and activities after the party finishes.
    • Prices:
      • Children over 3: £19.50 per child
      • Toddlers (1–2 years): £13.50 per child
      • 1 free adult per paying child/toddler, additional adults £6.00 each
      • Minimum 10 children, maximum 25 children per party
      • Total guests (adults + children) cannot exceed 50
    • Food Choices for Children:
      • Hot Options: Roves Farm Sausage (GF, DF), Chicken Nuggets, Cheese & Tomato Pizza Slice (Vegetarian) – served with chips, veg sticks, unlimited squash
      • Cold Lunch Boxes: Ham Sandwich, Cheese Sandwich, Dairy-Free Option – includes sandwich, crisps, veg sticks, yogurt, unlimited squash
      • Food for Adults: Available to pre-order (sandwiches, pizza, crisps, chips, cake) or via the café (9am–5pm, hot food until 3pm)
    • Party Extras (Optional):
      • Glow stick: £1.50 each, Ride-on electric tractor/digger token: £1.20 each, Roves Farm notebook & pencil set: £2.50 each
      • Farm animal balloon on a stick: £2.00 each, Adult sandwich platter (20 quarters): £20.00, Bowl of crisps: £1.50 each & Large chips: £4.00
  • Farm open every day 9am-5pm

Address: Sevenhampton, Swindon, UK

Post Code: SN6 7QG

Council: Swindon

County: Wiltshire

  • Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7QG
  • There is no access from the A420. You must enter Roves Farm via Sevenhampton village only.
  • Follow Brown Signs from the B4000 Highworth to Shrivenham Road and Supermarine Roundabout on the A361 towards Highworth (from Swindon)
  • See on a map – click here
  • All coaches must approach from the B4000 Highworth to Shrivenham Road
  • Travelling Times to Roves Farm
    • 20 mins from Swindon
    • 25 mins from Cirencester & Abingdon
    • 30 mins from Malmesbury & Witney
    • 40 mins from Oxford, Didcot & Newbury
    • 45 mins from Chippenham, Cheltenham & Reading
    • 60 mins from Gloucester, Bath & Bristol

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