Longdown Activity Farm

23/11/2025

JOIN US FOR LOTS OF FARMING FUN AND TO SEE FATHER CHRISTMAS IN THE LONGDOWN FARM CHRISTMAS BARN - SELECTED DATES IN DECEMBER.
Enjoy a full schedule of animal activities and during your visit look out for the Christmas Barn. In there, you will find Father Christmas who will be waiting to talk to the children and to give them a jolly wave and an extra special “Ho-ho-ho.” Sing along with the Ice Queen or the Ice Princess on two selected dates.
Normal admission prices apply and season ticket holders have entrance as usual. As no gift will be given, there is no additional charge to enter the Christmas Barn, to meet Father Christmas, or the Ice Queen and Ice Princess.
Selected dates through December (see website for details).

Join us for lots farming fun and to meet Father Christmas in the Longdown Farm Christmas Barn. Enter a magical world of snowy scenes and sparkling lights in the Christmas Barn and say ‘hello-ho-ho’ to Father Christmas.

22/11/2025

Enter a magical world of twinkling trees, snow, sparkling lights and festive decorations to meet Father Christmas in the Longdown Farm Christmas Barn from Saturday 6th December. Sing and dance with the Ice Queen (20.12.25 only), and Ice Princess (22.12.25 only). See website for all details.
https://longdownfarm.co.uk/special-events/

20/11/2025

Duchess Pearl
2004-2025 💔

Pearl, our Shire horse, has been a favourite at Longdown since she arrived at the farm fourteen years ago. She was a gentle giant who just loved all the attention from our visitors as she leaned her 950kg body over the stable gates. Her party trick was to take the Longdown birthday hat off the birthday child in search of an Extra Strong Mint, which is fondly remembered by so many children and adults alike.
We acquired Pearl after she was put into an auction, when her previous owners realised that she was not able to continue her job pulling timber out of a forestry estate. We later found that she had a sleeping disorder, and despite numerous veterinary investigations and treatments, we were unable to find a solution for her problem.
Later, it became apparent that there was a tumour growing behind her eye, which was inoperable, so during the past year she has been monitored closely by our veterinary team and has enjoyed her retirement grazing in the field each night and returning to her stable during the day to meet our visitors. Unfortunately, to prevent her from suffering, we have had to make the difficult decision this week to say goodbye to Pearl. Jimmy and Chesney will miss their beloved equine friend, as will all the Longdown team and visitors.
RIP dear Pearl.

20/11/2025

It's wellies weather - what colour are yours?

19/11/2025

Lots of love, attention & belly rubs for our piglets ❤️

18/11/2025

Give the gift that keeps on giving - A Longdown Activity Farm season ticket voucher. Just £75 per person buys a whole season of farming fun. Click here for more details or to buy: https://longdownfarm.co.uk/product/2026-season-tickets-gift-voucher/

16/11/2025

Longdown Farm Facts:

Goats make great pets they can be trained to walk on a lead just like dogs
Goats are browsers not grazers so they prefer to eat the bark of the trees rather than eat grass

Goats have one large stomach with four compartments

Goats do not have an upper set of teeth they have a fibrous pad instead which allows them to eat brambles and tear bark off trees.

We have a large selection of goats at Longdown some are bottle fed and others enjoy eating their food off plates.

15/11/2025

Farmer Bryan is looking for ideas to enhance your visit to the Farm next season. Please let us know what you'd like to see - maybe it's play improvements, animal activities, or facilities around the farm.
Last time we asked you, you said you wanted more play for assisted needs and the end result was the wheelchair swing - so we're listening... 👂🏻

13/11/2025

2026 Season tickets now on sale. Buy early for even more savings with the Early Bird price.
Click here to buy: https://longdownfarm.co.uk/product/2026-season-tickets

12/11/2025

Even though we’re shut midweek, don’t forget our is still open daily!

So you can still pop in, be greeted by our friendly staff & grab some tasty produce for your dinner 👌🏻

11/11/2025

Don't forget we're on our winter hours now, so we're closed today - the farm gates are open again on Friday 14th, Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th, and Monday 17th November.

10/11/2025

Our bunnies all huddled up & keeping cosy on this dreary Monday morning

⭐️Don’t forget we are now on winter opening - Friday-Monday 10am-4.30pm