We found your local farm to visit this Easter (expect lamb cuddles)

By Kaya Kozanecka · 19 April 2025 · 4 min read

Stuck for Easter plans? Or maybe you just want an excuse to pack up the kids, get the wellies on, and spend a wholesome day on the farm? We’ve got you.  

The lambs are wobbling through meadows on their brand new legs, and you might even get the chance to bottle feed one yourself.

We’ve scouted the most magical family friendly farms across the UK, where your little ones can run free and bottle feed newborns...wholesome chaos, incoming. And as a treat for you, hopefully go home with a delicious selection of farm goods.

Depending on the farm, your Easter weekend could look like...

Bottle-feeding lambs: Cradling a warm wooly body has got to be as memorable for adults and children alike
Egg hunts with real hens nearby: Not just plastic shells in a manicured park, but the thrill of discovery in real grass, with the cluck of actual chickens overhead.
Goat mischief: Goats will tug and chew at your jumper strings, and you may not even mind. They’re cheeky, chaotic, and oddly therapeutic.
Tractor rides and hay bale climbs: Movement. Outdoors. Full body joy.
Fresh farm produce: Think farmhouse bakes, raw milk and the first of the spring produce

Before you go...

Dress for the elements: Wellies, waterproofs, and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy.
Leave room in the car: Chances are you’ll go home with fresh eggs, raw milk, raw honey, or a local cheese you didn’t know you needed.
Go early: Mornings are quieter and lambs are usually fed before midday.

Can’t find a local farm? Don’t worry, many of the best ones are tucked away off the beaten path (think: fewer queues, more time with a lamb in your lap).

Our Organised app has mapped all the regeneratively raised, family friendly farms across the UK, so you’re sure to find one nearby. And don’t be shy about calling ahead… most farmers will happily welcome you down for a visit, and perhaps share some raw milk.

Now for the farms...

South East England

Willows Activity Farm (St Albans, Hertfordshire)

Step into a picture book version of spring. From a sprawling Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Grotto to hands on crafts, this farm pulls out all the stops. Don’t miss the chance to bottle feed a lamb, it’s the gentle heart of a big, joyful day.

Marsh Farm (South Woodham Ferrers, Essex)

A long time family favourite, and definitely on the busier side, Marsh Farm comes alive at Easter with egg hunts, funfair rides, character meet and greets, and animal cuddles galore.

Hook & Son (Hailsham, East Sussex)

Already got plans for Easter Sunday? No worries, Hook & Son are keeping the magic going with their Turn Out Day on Bank Holiday Monday, 21st April. It’s the day their cows are let loose onto the pasture after a long winter indoors, and it’s as joyful as it sounds. Expect a farmer's market with raw milk (and raw ice cream!), BBQ, a calf pen for the littlest animal lovers, and, of course, a herd of very, very happy galloping cows.

South West England

Pennywell Farm (Buckfastleigh, Devon)

This award winning farm is small in scale but huge on heart. Famous for its miniature pigs, Pennywell’s Easter experience includes bottle-feeding lambs, pony pampering, egg trails, and tractor ride, with gentle shows and a friendly pace perfect for younger children.

Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park (Poole, Dorset)

Tailored for toddlers and little explorers, this cheerful farm park is Easter magic made miniature. Expect golden ticket egg hunts that spark wide eyed wonder, surprise appearances from a very hoppy visitor, and plenty of hands-on animal moments: from fluffy chicks to friendly goats.

Midlands

National Forest Adventure Farm (Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire)

Hop on the Easter Eggspress and explore acres of play zones, adventure trails, and lamb feeding stations. This farm blends excitement with tradition, ideal for families who want a high-energy day filled with giggles, chocolate, and animals.

Cotswold Farm Park ( Cheltenham, Gloucestershire)

Owned by farming celeb Adam Henson, this park is a haven for animal lovers. “Lambing Live” steals the show, but the Easter bonnet station, spring-themed trail, and nature walks make it a beautifully rounded experience in the rolling hills.

Tatton Park ( Knutsford, Cheshire)

Easter here feels like a storybook come to life. Follow the egg trail through blossoming gardens to the farmyard, where newborn animals, hands-on crafts, and seasonal treats await. And as treat for high-quality, local food lovers (all of us in this community), you will also find a market with artisan food producers, local artwork, and beautiful homeware.

North of England

Whitehouse Farm Centre (Morpeth, Northumberland)

Sprawling and interactive, Whitehouse is a wonderland for curious, energetic little ones with a serious soft spot for animals, especially as beyond bottle feeding lambs, you will also get to groom goats, encounter critters, and even feed the meerkats (yes, really). And if you’ve got a mini zoologist on your hands, they’ll love the Bird of Prey meet and greet.

Monk Park Farm (Thirsk, North Yorkshire)

Known for its hands-on approach, this farm lets you feed the lambs (and maybe even help birth some), brush the goats, groom the bunnies and Highland cows, and wander through a traditional Yorkshire egg hunt.

Playdale Farm Park (Scarborough, North Yorkshire)

Here, the hunt is for emu eggs. And even more excitingly...their ewes are due to give birth on Good Friday so they will have plenty of new born lambs to meet. There’s also indoor play if the weather turns sour and outdoor climbing and tractor rides for when it doesn’t.

You won’t remember the exact Easter egg your child found in five years’ time. But you will remember the look on their face when a tiny lamb pressed its warm head into their arms. You’ll remember the smell of straw, the squeal when a chicken flapped too close, and the way they fell asleep, muddy and happy, on the drive home.