Animal farm can be a great place to visit rain or shine. lots of lovely animals to pet and feed…read more The farm has barns with rabbits,ferrets and all other fluffy things. In the 20+ acres you have all the reg farm animals to feed. Theres a couple of rides , bouncy castle and toy tractors to skoot around on. All this could be done in drizzly weather with wellys on but if its really bad theres a massive indoor play area. they have a small area for babys and toddlers thats well padded and keeps them entertained for ages. The older kids have lots to climb and the tallest slides i have ever seen. my heart was in my mouth watching the kids come down it , but they thought it was wicked. The farms very easy to find as burnham-on -sea isnt a big place to get lost in. well worth a visit :)

This is a brilliant place to take your kids to. My little girl is 2 1/2 now and we have been taking…read moreher there for over a year now and she loves it. You pay an entry price and then most of the things are free. It has a bouncy castle, trampaline,'cuddle club' where you can cuddle ginea pigs and rabbits, outdoor slides, swing boats, climbing frame, ride on tractors etc and a large indoor play area with ball pits, lots of slides and places to climb around. Also it has paddocks with animals in (such as cows, lamas etc.) which you can feed and indoor barns with pigs and horses in. It is a great day out and you can stay for hours without your kids geting bored.

Went here with my family, first thing to note is the map they give you is 5 years out of date…read more Quite a few animals have moved cages and the park's changed slightly so can lead to confusion. Most notably, they advertise penguins on their brochure as a main attraction which one of our party was very much looking forward too and only came for the penguins but they all died a while ago. The talks are informative. A good day out for the family still and enough to take up your whole day. Petting zoo is fun for all ages.

We visited this zoo while on holiday at the end of the season, and had such a good day! The only…read moredownside which I'll mention now is the cafe seemed unable to cope with the lunchtime rush, and by 1pm had no sandwiches left and a half hour wait on hot meals! Great value tickets, nice little gift shop on the way out. They have such a wide range of animals for a fairly small space, all with wonderfully large enclosures, and all naturally managed - all the enclosures are as close as possible to their natural habitat, so the animals are happier and in better health. This can mean that they're hard to spot because they can be hiding in plant growth, but when you do see them they're so animated and fun to watch. Informative, educational and amusing talks are given by the keepers on the animals, there are various encounter sessions during the day where you get to hold some of the smaller animals, and reptiles and spiders and so on. The kids had a wonderful time, as did we, though we were surprised at how tired we were when we got back to the car - it's a deceptive space! Though on quite a small plot for a zoo, the paths and enclosures are arranged so that you get the impression you're walking round a much bigger place.

We visited this place and were so impressed we went back again the next day!!…read more There's plenty to do for adults and children. I even held a snake! There's lovely animals and an aquarium, play centres and puppet shows. Its fun and educational and great for teaching kids about conservation. Even if the weather is bad, it wont spoil your day out but if the weather is good, you can take a picnic too!!

Was very dissatisfied with his park, I would Never again pay…read moreto visit there the animals all looked like there enclosures were too small and there wasn't much too look at. I travelled from Bristol there for the day and was very unhappy with the small level Of animals and the poor state the park seemed to be in.

This place is a working farm thats built an adventure playground and petting pens allowing people…read moreto go in and see the animals close up. Everything you would expect from a farm plus a few extra's. The staff are very helpful and always willing to give information on there animals and live stock. There is also a really good cafe serving locally produced products and a small gift shop

This is a brilliant place where adults and children can get a hands on feel of life on a farm. With…read moreregular peeting of the animals and lots of talks. The pig racing was a muct with my pig winning on the day. Every farm animal you can think of and more. For a small price you can grab a great meal or take a ride on a pony. The staff were amazing and even contacted us later to give us an update on a sick animal. There are also well price accomodation blocks for parties

This registered charity is based at the Fforest Uchaf Horse and Pony Rehabilitation Centre on the…read moremountainside above Treforest, very near the University of Glamorgan campus (separated from it by just a thin strip of woodlands). The Centre is home to a whole array of ponies, many of them rescued from a life of neglect or mistreatment. Visitors are taken on a guided walk through meadows with far-reaching views over the Taff Valley - and on a clear day over to the Brecon Beacons. Along the way, you meet various ponies and hear their stories, and perhaps spot some of the other resident wildlife, and visit the ponds and woodland. The centre also houses some of the last few surviving Welsh pit ponies, and provides information about their role in mining, and the relationship between the Rhondda valley and coal mining. It's only open fully over the summer (in 2010 it was open from 1 May until 30 September), but you can usually visit by appointment at other times of the year if you get in touch.

From the owner: The last few Welsh Pit Ponies are retired here together with many other needy Horses & Ponies.read more

This is a lovely rural farm park set in 10 acres of countryside surrounding an old 17th century…read morefarmhouse (now a B&B, if you're looking for somewhere to stay!), originally a corn mill, sitting next to the old mill pond. It's only about a 5 minute drive from the lovely market town of Cowbridge, and have a large variety of miniature, rare and unusual farm animals. There are lots of small furries such as guinea pigs, rabbits, and red squirrels, plus birds such as chickens and geese, and larger animals such as alpacas, rare breed sheep, pigs, miniature cattle, goats, and even wallabies! They also offer pony rides, a play and picnic area, and country walks - so there's plenty to do on a fine day. For a farm park closer to Cardiff, however, try the wonderful Cefn Mably Farm Park, which is between Cardiff and Newport.

Warren Mill Farm is a great day out for the family. While not as extensive and exotic as a zoo but…read moremuch more than just a standard farm, Warren Mill offers a great variety of animals for your viewing pleasure. From chickens, goats and cows to prairie dogs, exotic birds and llamas, this farm has a great selection of usual and unusual animals. What makes this farm so much better is the option of feeding the animals. You can purchase animal food on the way for something like 30p and you can feed whichever animal takes your fancy. Although, if you drop any seed near the chickens they will follow you around like you're the Pied Piper. Situated in the Vale of Glamorgan, Warren Mill Farm is found in a peaceful, countryside setting. As well as the actual farm itself, they also offer fishing facilities for as little as £5 a day for adults and £3 for children. The four and a half acre lake contains a variety of fish, such as Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd and Perch. If you like wildlife this is a great place to come for a day out, but if you can't fit all the activities into one day, why not make the most of the bed and breakfast service and stay at the 17th Century farm house, with double room rates from £65. There is also the option of staying at the self-catered cottages, which have unusually been converted from old cow sheds (which are actually a lot nicer than I've made them sound). A great day out for the family or a good spot to do some quality fishing.

i loved this place, it is very nice and calming 10/10. i stopped here after a stressful day, with…read moremy dog, she has lost her back 2 legs due to an accident on the roads. she hasn't ran around happily in her little wheels in months. she loves the birds and i love the nature. i would give this infinite stars if i could, definitely recommend to people who need a little bit of relaxation when things get stressful!

This is a fabulous place to visit. I often visit here with my dog, Molly. She loves the freedom of…read morebeing able to run for miles. It's a nature reserve, with an onsite building, with toilets. The toilets are modern, clean and well maintained. There's usually an exhibition in the main hall. The reserve itself is a haven for wildlife. If birdwatching is your interest, then this is ideal for you. There's also a large pond, which further increases the number of visiting birds. If you walk along the paths, eventually you'll get to Sker Beach. This is a wide sandy beach, usually deserted. A great cheap day out - take a picnic, parking is free!

I'm not keen on seeing birds of prey in captivity, but I have been to this hawking centre once and…read moreit does offer you the rare chance to see these incredible birds up close. They have about 200 birds of prey, from small birds right up to huge owls and falcons. You can wander around the site looking at the birds, then watch the centre's falconry displays when you can witness the speed of the falcons and the silent flight of an owl - sometimes with the chance to have one of the birds fly on to your gloved hand. You also get the chance to ask questions about the birds and take photographs. There's enough to see to spend a couple of hours there, but for those who are really interested in falconry they even offer a range of different courses. There's the 'Owl Experience' course, for example, and a one-day workshop in falconry - right up to a five day Lantra Course, designed for those planning to own their own bird, which leads to the nationally recognised LANTRA award.

I took my grandson there hoping to amuse him for a few hours. We were able to get fairly close to…read morethe birds and there was a flying display during the afternoon. The chap that did the display was informative and amusing in a down to earth kind of way -- very refreshing from the slick rehearsed stuff you often get at these sort of places. Plenty of rabbits and birds running around freely. A café or little tea room would be nice but the lack of did not spoil our afternoon. not too pricey either .Will go back again.

Just a few miles from the M4, this Park has 113 acres of woodlands and lakes to wander around, and…read morepaths beside the River Garw. There are also formal, ornamental gardens and a Japanese style Tea Garden Pavilion. Refreshments, available in season, can be found next to the car park. For a more formal meal, there's the Harlequin Restaurant at the house. A nice place to walk.

Was married at bryngarw house 24th oct 2009. Also held our…read morereception there and the weather appart,bryngarw proved tobe the perfect wedding venue. Would highly recomend everything associated with country house and there staff.