Finkley Down Farm always has a host of animals to see and specially organised activities where children can touch learn and interact. Click here for Activities timetable. We have a plethora of interesting breeds and species:

 "We understand 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."

Pony Magic

Shetland Pony rides for children age 2-10 years (extra charge), 12:15pm - 3:15pm most weekends and school holidays (weather permitting).

Activites timetable

(Timetable is subject to change)

Health & Safety

Before you visit please inform children to wash their hands after touching the animals and to avoid putting their fingers in their mouths. Please ensure all existing cuts and abrasions are covered before you visit.

During your visit do not eat or drink in or around animal enclosures and barns.

After touching the animals (and before eating or playing) please ensure that hands are washed with soap and dried thoroughly. Young children should have adult supervision to ensure hands are washed properly.

Please warn children not to place their face and mouth against an animal or put hands in an animal's mouth.

Before you leave ensure all hands are thoroughly washed one last time.

Hand washing facilities can be found at the toilet block and near the Touch & Feel Barn.