Farm attractions - a kids day out

Coombes Farm Experience

Farm tours, see the little fluffy lambs at lambing time, school visits etc all set in a beautiful rolling downland north of Lancing.

The farm also has a three lakes on which fishing is available. One of these can be fished on a day ticket all the year round.

Coombes Farm Experience website

Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green

A large kids park based around a farming theme. There are plenty of animals on show together with magic shows, pantos from time to time and shopping and eating opportunities aplenty.

Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green website

Washbrooks Family Farm

Get up close and personal with cows, sheep, ponies, alpacas and more.

Washbrooks has plenty of other amusements that children will enjoy, from tractor rides to various play areas and a summer Maize Maze.

Washbrooks Family Farm website

Holmbush Farm World

Holmbush is primarily a working farm, but it is also the home to Farmworld, which allows visitors to view farm animals up close and personal.

Holmbush Farm World website

Sussex Falconry Centre

You could also try the Sussex Falconry Centre if you want your kids to see some slightly wilder working animals. The Falconry Centre is about 2 miles south of Chichester, just off the A286.

It now specialises in running one day courses for people who would like to learn more about these amazing birds. You can also take part in longer courses where you can actually go out hunting with the birds (Harris Hawks, Red Tailed Hawks, Goshawks and Falcons).

Please note that the centre no longer operates as a visitor centre as of the start of 2008. The Centre's interesting site has full details.

Sussex Falconry Centre website