Finkley Down Farm Activities

Activities

Finkley Down Farm Park always has a host of animals to see and specially organised activities where children can touch, learn and interact. We have a plethora of interesting breeds and species, everything from the gentle giant English Shire horses to the cheeky American Chipmunk.

See Activities Timetable

Animals

All of our animals are well looked after in generous sized pens and paddocks where their natural habitat is respected and their comfort is paramount.

We understand that children enjoy baby animals best of all, so we operate a specially controlled breeding programme that ensures there are always young animals such as chicks, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats and calves to be seen throughout the season.

Playground

Children can 'let off steam' in the large playground which includes the Pyramid Slide, a combine harvester, aerial runway and trampolines. The go-carts and mini ride-on tractors are always a massive hit.

There is a Toddlers Playground, especially for the under 8's, with swings, a roundabout, Wendy House and Little Tikes play equipment. The small children can also enjoy the large sandpit.

Tearoom

The Rooster's Rest Tearoom is open every day from 10am until 5pm. A variety of hot and cold meals, snacks, treats and drink are available to suit all pockets and palates. There is a children's menu with healthy options and always a choice for vegetarians too.

The Rooster's Rest is notorious for its tempting assortment of homemade cakes and delicious cream teas. Food is freshly prepared to order using local suppliers wherever possible. Finkley Down Farm Park has numerous high chairs and a microwave is also provided for heating baby food.

Gift Shop

The Gift Shop sells a variety of souvenirs from keyrings to children's books, tee-shirts and tractors for the boys. Ideal if you are looking for a birthday present or even Christmas stocking fillers. Make sure you pop in for an ice-cream or a cold drink before you leave.

Time	Activity Description
10.30am	Rodent Handling (Touch & Feel Barn).
11.00am	Chick Handling.
12.00pm	Rabbit Handling (Shelter opposite Rabbit Barn).
1.00pm	Pony Grooming (Stables).
2.00pm	Chick Handling (Touch & Feel Barn).
3.00pm	Rabbit Handling (Shelter opposite Rabbit Barn).
4.00pm	Rodent Handling.
4.30pm	Pony Grooming (Stables). Followed by ponies being turned out into fields.
5.00pm	Bottle Feeding of the Calves (Behind Touch & Feel Barn). Followed by ‘Bedtime for the Animals’ - shutting up all the animals for the night.

Special Events

Mothers Day
Sunday 3/4/2011
Bring mum to the farm on mothers day and she can get a free bucket of food to feed the animals! Treat her to lunch in our tearoom, you could also buy her something from the gift shop!
Equine Car Boot Sale
Tuesday 5th April 2011
A great chance for you to sell unwanted tack,rugs etc and maybe pick up a bargain at the same time Sellers 6.15pm Buyers 6.45pm. Cars £4 Vans/trailers/ horseboxes £6 Entrance 20p For any further details please call Kealie 07799427122 or Lucie 07738678040.
Easter Egg Hunt
Good Friday 22/04/2011 - Easter Monday 25/04/2011
Collect a quiz sheet on entering the farm then search for the numbered wooden eggs, where you will find the answers to the questions. Then hand your completed form in at the gift shop to collect your prize.
Fathers Day
Sunday 19/6/2011
Collect a voucher at the entrance for your dad to get a free cappuccino, latte, tea or coffee at the tearoom.
Equine Car Boot Sale
Tuesday 12th July 2011
A great chance for you to sell unwanted tack,rugs etc and maybe pick up a bargain at the same time Sellers 6.15pm Buyers 6.45pm. Cars £4 Vans/trailers/ horseboxes £6 Entrance 20p For any further details please call Kealie 07799427122 or Lucie 07738678040.
Jay Millers Circus
Tuesday 10th May to Sunday 15th May
This sensational circus visits the farm every year, call 07976655180 to book tickets.
PONY MAGIIC
Tuesday 25/10/11 12.15pm - 3.15 pm
Shetland Pony rides for chlidren 2 - 8 years
(weather permitting)
£2.50 per ride
www.ponymagic.co.uk
HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Monday 24/10/11 - 30/10/11
Collect a quiz sheet on entering the farm and search for the numbered pumpkins, where you will find the answers to the questions. Then hand your completed form in at the gift shop to collect your prize.