Farm in Essex – White Elm Petting Farm

White Elm Petting Farm in Essex

White Elm Petting Farm is a lovely small Farm in Essex with a soft play area to enjoy, along with an outdoor playground. I am always looking for new days out in Essex to visit. One of our favourite all rounders is White Elm Petting Farm in Bicknacre, Essex. Want to turn it into a break away, find a place to stay near Bicknacre.

The farm is based within the grounds of White Elm Garden Centre. It’s not just a garden centre offering the usual plants and shrubs on sale. It’s more than that, there is also a selection of log cabin shops with a whole host of individual businesses selling Baby clothes to Soaps. There is also a Deli, Florist and antique furniture shop.

The Farm

White Elm Petting Farm is a family run farm with over a 100 animals including Pygmy Goats, Alpacas, Sheep, Rheas, Pigs, Goats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Ducks, Miniature Pony, Chickens, Geese & Wallabies. Our favourites are a Breed of sheep that are so sweet and their faces look just like teddy bears!

You have the option of buying a bucket of feed when you enter. Kids absolutely loves getting hands on and feeding the animals. You can feed pretty much all the animals there, apart from a couple that have signs up to say otherwise. It’s a lovely relaxed farm and they encourage you to interact with the animals and pet them if you wish. There are plenty of hand washing stations as you walk round to clean up afterwards.

Food

White Elm Garden centre has a lovely tearoom. There is always a huge selection of delicious handmade cakes on offer to tempt you. There is also an extensive menu, from panini’s to fully cooked meals. They also offer a great roast dinner on a Sunday! Be warned don’t get there too late as they have been known to sell out! Inside the play barn they have a Snack Shack for drinks and snacks.

Play Barn

There is a great indoor Play Barn which is included in the cost of entry to the farm. A large spacious area with seating and a snack bar. It’s a great play area for the kids with a small separate area for younger ones.

Outdoor Play Area

Within the Petting Farm they have 2 separate trim trails, a giant mesh net swing, a tractor themed climbing frame, activity tower with slide and the outdoor play area with farm themed spring rockers, outdoor children’s kitchen and a selection of sensory games.

Opening Times

TERM TIME

 Monday to Friday 9.00am until 4.00pm.

WEEKENDS & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Morning session 9.00am until 12.30pm. Afternoon session – 12.30pm until 4.00pm

Prices

• Adult £7.95.
• Child from 2 yrs up £6.95.
• Babies 6 months to 2 yrs £2.00
• Annual passes available.

Location

White Elm Petting Farm, White Elm Garden Centre, White Elm Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4LR.

Can you take your own food?

Picnics are allowed in the picnic area near the Play Barn. Strictly no eating or drinking within the farm. Only food or drinks purchased from the Play Barn can be consumed inside the Play Barn.

Can I take my dog?

Dogs are not allowed inside the Petting Farm.

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