Petting Barn

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Petting Barn

Get Up Close in Our Petting Barn! 🐰🐔

Step into the Petting Barn at Attwell Farm Park, a warm and welcoming space where visitors can enjoy hands-on animal encounters with some of our smallest and friendliest residents. Perfect for families and animal lovers alike, it’s your chance to meet, learn about, and gently interact with a variety of adorable creatures under the guidance of our expert team.

This is the heart of close-up animal experiences at the farm. A safe, educational, and joyful environment where children can build confidence, curiosity, and compassion through direct contact with animals.

Meet Our Petting Barn Residents

Chickens

Watch our friendly hens scratch, peck, and cluck as they roam around, showing off their lively personalities and colourful feathers.

Rabbits

Our bunnies live in large, enriched pens filled with tunnels, hideouts, and soft bedding, giving them space to hop, rest, and play.

Guinea Pigs

Listen for the cheerful squeaks of our guinea pigs as they scurry, snack, and socialise in their cozy homes.

Ferrets

Curious and playful, our ferrets love to tunnel, chase, and explore; they’re always full of energy and fun to watch!

Sonic the Hedgehog

Meet Sonic, our spiky little superstar! A favourite with younger visitors, Sonic is a gentle introduction to more unusual small animals.

The Bug Barn – A Creepy Crawly Adventure! 🕷️🐛

Feeling brave? Venture into our Bug Barn for a closer look at fascinating minibeasts and insects from around the world. It’s an exciting, educational experience that helps children learn about the importance of bugs in nature - from beetles and stick insects to other tiny creatures that make the natural world thrive.

Interactive Animal Petting Sessions 🐾

Join one of our daily petting sessions for a truly memorable experience. Visitors can gently stroke and hold some of our smaller animals, guided by our friendly, knowledgeable team who ensure the wellbeing of both the animals and guests.

These sessions are perfect for helping children build confidence around animals, learn about gentle handling, and discover fun facts about how we care for them every day.

Notices

Parental Supervision Please note we operate a parental supervision policy at all times. Please ensure you have view of your children at all times. Respectful Behaviour Please stay on the marked paths, take care when feeding the animals, and do not climb fences. This ensures a safe and relaxing experience for both visitors and animals. Please note animals, no matter how domesticated, may still bite.

Features

Hands-On Animal Encounters A unique chance for children and families to meet and touch real farm animals in a safe, friendly environment. Educational Fun Learn fascinating facts about animal behaviour, habitats, and care from our experienced farm team. Bug Barn Discovery Zone Explore the world of insects and minibeasts up close — an amazing mix of learning and adventure! Safe & Supervised All petting sessions and enclosures are carefully managed by trained staff to ensure the highest standards of safety and welfare. All-Weather Attraction The Animal Barn is open year-round, making it the ideal stop on rainy or chilly days. You can always count on finding friendly faces inside.

Accessibility

Accessible Indoor Space The Petting Barn features flat flooring and wide paths, making it easy to access with wheelchairs and pushchairs. Clear Views for Everyone Our paddock fences are set at a comfortable viewing height and fitted with fine chicken wire, allowing clear visibility for all visitors — including children and wheelchair users — so everyone can easily see and interact with the animals.

Suitable For

Suitable For All Ages This gentle outdoor walk is perfect for visitors of all ages, offering an easy, enjoyable route for families, grandparents, and little explorers alike.

Environment

Indoor This space is inside, so it's great in all weather. Ventilated Good airflow helps keep the space fresh and comfortable.