Snettisham Park

Snettisham Park Bircham Road Snettisham King's Lynn, Norfolk PE31 7NG
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

Snettisham Park is a 329-acre working Norfolk farm producing wheat, malting barley, sugar beet, and grass, and home to 400 ewes, a red deer herd, horses, and ponies. Visitors can experience lambing season, bottle-feed lambs, collect and grade fresh eggs, and interact with small animals including goats, pigs, guinea pigs, rabbits, tortoises, and Shetland ponies for grooming and riding. The 45-minute Deer Safari offers a close encounter with over 60 hinds and 3 stags, with hand-feeding opportunities and guided commentary on herd behaviour, wildlife, and farm operations. Pony rides are available for children, with pre-booking recommended and safety gear provided. The farm provides hands-on activities such as feeding, stroking, grooming, and egg collecting, and offers three walking trails for all ages.

Tickets include combined access to the farmyard, activities, and Deer Safari (£18 per child, £21 per adult, £70 for a family of four), Deer Safari only (£11.50 per child, £13.50 per adult, £46 for a family), walking trails (£5 per car), and pony rides (£3.50 per child).

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Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • Farm: The 329-acre arable and livestock farm produces wheat for animal feed, malting barley, sugar beet, and grass. Grazing animals include a 400-ewe flock of sheep, a herd of red deer, and horses and ponies.
  • Deer Safari: The 45-minute Deer Safari features a tractor and covered trailer, providing an up-close encounter with a herd of over 60 hinds and 3 stags. Visitors can feed the deer by hand while safari guides provide commentary on herd behaviour, individual characters, local wildlife, and farm operations.
  • Lambing: Snettisham Park has over 300 breeding ewes and a flock of Herdwicks. Lambing is a seasonal highlight, offering visitors a first-hand experience of newborn lambs. Many ewes lamb indoors, allowing visitors to see lambs being born and taking their first steps. Pushchairs and pregnant visitors are restricted from entering the farmyard during lambing for biosecurity.
  • Farmyard Activities: Snettisham Park provides a fully hands-on farm experience. Activities include feeding, stroking, grooming, and egg collecting. The farmyard may become muddy in autumn and winter. Children must be supervised at all times, and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. The farm holds a BCKLWN license for animal activities, is Fable registered, and KIWA approved. Visitors receive a guide leaflet with maps, health, and safety instructions.
  • Small Animals: Visitors can meet a variety of small animals including miniature goats, pigs, guinea pigs, rabbits, and tortoises. The farm includes Shetland ponies suitable for grooming and riding for children. Calves are also present, fed on artificial milk powder, and can be interacted with safely.
  • Egg Collecting: Visitors can help collect and grade eggs from Rhode Island Red hens, each laying approximately 300 eggs annually. Fresh eggs are available for purchase at the Visitor Centre.
  • Pony Rides: Short lead rein pony rides are available for children aged 3-12 and under 9 stone. Rides are held every 15 minutes and pre-booking is recommended. A full five-star license is held, with qualified staff ensuring safety. BSI standard safety hats are provided and must be worn.
  • Walking Trails: Snettisham Park offers three walking trails: Short Farming Trail (0.75 mile): Informative walk around park and farmland, ideal for small children.
  • Wildlife: The park hosts a diverse range of wildlife throughout the year, including English and French partridges, Shelduck, oyster catchers, and hares. Seasonal behaviour such as boxing hares and Red Kite predation can be observed in the deer park. Discovery Trail (1.5 miles): Wildlife-rich trail featuring pheasants, partridges, lapwings, oyster catchers, hares, and more. Archaeological Trail (2.5 miles): Explore Roman Villa remains, Saxon settlement, St Thomas' Chapel, and other historic features discovered by English Heritage.
  • Camping and Glamping: Snettisham Park Farm Park offers a range of affordable family holiday options, including shepherd huts and pitches for tents, motorhomes, and campervans (no caravans permitted). There are 12 electric pitches, 28 non-electric pitches, and 2 luxury glamping shepherd huts.
  • Meet The Ponies: https://www.snettishampark.co.uk/pony-rides

Facilities

  • Picnic Area
  • Fresh Farm Produce
  • Gift Shop
  • Farm Shop

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Ticket Options & Prices

  • Combined Tickets – Farmyard, activities, and deer safari
    • Children (3–16 years): £18.00
    • Family (2 adults + 2 children): £70.00
    • Under 3 years: Free
    • Adult: £21.00
  • Deer Safari Only – Access to deer safari at chosen time
    • Children (3–16 years): £11.50
    • Family (2 adults + 2 children): £46.00
    • Under 3 years: Free
    • Adult: £13.50
  • Farm Only – Farmyard, feed/activity timetable, and walking trails
    • Children (3–16 years): £9.50
    • Family (2 adults + 2 children): £36.00
    • Under 3 years: Free
    • Adult: £10.50
  • Farm Only Season Tickets – 12 months unlimited farm access
    • Children (3–16 years): £38.00
    • Family (2 adults + 2 children): £120.00
    • Under 3 years: Free
    • Adult: £40.00
  • Walking Trails Only Tickets: Per car: £5.00
  • Pony Rides: Children (3–12 years)/Under 9 stone: £3.50
  • Pony Treks: Children (3–12 years)/Under 9 stone: £20.00

Pricing URL: https://www.snettishampark.co.uk/tickets

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Children’s Parties:

  • Activities Include:
    • Tractor and trailer Deer Safari
    • Bottle feeding lambs (March – September)
    • Collecting and grading eggs
    • Meeting and feeding friendly farm animals
    • Pony grooming
    • Pony rides (£3.50 per child; weather/season dependent)
  • Party Times: Pre-booking required & Typical party times: 10:00 – 13:00
  • Party Food Options:
    • On-site catering available
    • Option to supply your own food
    • Party Food Boxes: £5.65 per child
  • Party Prices:
    • Farm & Deer Safari Combined: £12.00 per child (ages 3–16)
    • Children under 3 years: Free (parent/carer must pay £15.00)
    • Two Adults/Organisers: £15.00
  • Snettisham Park is open every day of the week
  • April – September: 10:00 – 16:00
  • Easter Holidays: 09:00 – 16:00
  • Summer Holidays: 09:00 – 16:00
  • October – March: 10:00 – 15:00

Address: Snettisham Park Bircham Road Snettisham King's Lynn, Norfolk PE31 7NG

Post Code: PE31 7NG

Council: King's Lynn and West

County: Norfolk

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