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    Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm

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    #8 of 119 things to do in Ipswich
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    Baylham House Farm Mill Lane | Baylham, Ipswich IP6 8LG, England
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    “My 3year old and 7year old had their birthday parties at baylham farm”

    Very impressed!! Would definitely recommend having a children's party at baylham farm excellent... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Stephanie L
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    “Brilliant working farm”

    Great staff friendly and very knowledgeable. Great day out for the family and great value for... read more

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Katrina W
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    Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm is in the middle of the beautiful county of Suffolk in Eastern England and is a small livestock farm breeding farm animals that were once common but are now very rare. It's a great time to bring your whole family to...more
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    Baylham House Farm Mill Lane | Baylham, Ipswich IP6 8LG, England
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    My 3year old and 7year old had their birthday parties at baylham farm

    Very impressed!! Would definitely recommend having a children's party at baylham farm excellent value and well thought out. My 3 year old and his friends had an excellent time feeding the chickens, collecting eggs, grooming the donkey, feeding the other animals and playing in the...More

    Thank Stephanie L
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Working farm better for older children and adults

    After looking at the website and staying close by we went to the farm. 2 adults 3 children under 6. We got there and it was an odd welcome to the farm but you think ok let’s see what’s here and move on. There are...More

    Thank ECooper1274
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Brilliant working farm

    Great staff friendly and very knowledgeable. Great day out for the family and great value for money. Amazing food in the cafe too!

    Thank Katrina W
    Lydia F, Public Relations Manager at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate it!

    Reviewed August 13, 2018 via mobile
    Much needed connection with animals.

    Another lovely visit to this farm. It was one of the cooler days of this summer which meant that the animals were feeling more sociable, especially the youngsters, both animal and homo sapiens. The haystack maze was new for this visit which appeared to be...More

    Thank Susan M
    Lydia F, Public Relations Manager at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you very much for your kind words, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to us. We look forward to seeing you at the Farm again soon.

    Reviewed August 12, 2018
    Fab day out, whatever the weather

    We have visited the farm many, many times with our son, who is now 8 yrs old. If you’re wearing sensible clothes you can go in rain, snow and sleet - there will always be lots to see and do. The owners look after the...More

    Thank allSarah
    Lydia F, Public Relations Manager at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, responded to this reviewResponded August 13, 2018

    Thank you so much for your fantastic review, we really do appreciate it. Hope we see you again very soon.

    Reviewed August 11, 2018 via mobile
    Fantastic farm

    We absolutely love this farm we now have year passes for our children who are autistic. There is plenty to do my eldest is obsessed by pigs so is a big fan of pig grooming. We love the lamb cuddling in February and all the...More

    1  Thank dcprobert1990
    Lydia F, Public Relations Manager at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, responded to this reviewResponded August 13, 2018

    What kind comments - thank you so much! We really appreciate all of our reviews. Look forward to seeing you again soon!

    Reviewed August 11, 2018 via mobile
    Love it

    I have been here with my little boy and all our family on so many occasions The farm is well looked after. The review about green mass on the water is there on purpose to allow the water keep as cool as possible and oxygenate...More

    2  Thank Tiffani H
    Lydia F, Public Relations Manager at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, responded to this reviewResponded August 13, 2018

    Thank you so much for your comments - we really appreciate it! Hope you enjoyed your latest visit to us.

    Reviewed August 11, 2018 via mobile
    Lovely Farm

    I have been visiting this farm for fifteen years or so. It’s a fabulous place to visit since the animals are well looked after. The staff are helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. They keep some important rare breeds. A lovely place whether it’s Spring and there...More

    1  Thank Denise B
    Lydia F, Public Relations Manager at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, responded to this reviewResponded August 13, 2018

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments - we really appreciate it! Hope we see you again soon.

    Reviewed August 11, 2018 via mobile
    Lovely afternoon visit for toddler

    We love this farm and I have been coming here for years. My daughter is very little and loves seeing the pigs and sheep. We also come here during lambing season so she can hold a lamb. The staff are always lovely and helpful. The...More

    2  Thank lucys812
    Lydia F, Public Relations Manager at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, responded to this reviewResponded August 13, 2018

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share such lovely comments - we hope to see you again soon!

    Reviewed August 8, 2018 via mobile
    Mrs

    I was appalled ! It was very hot and some of the troughs were full of algae and little shade for some of the animals ! NEVER againMore

    12  Thank Brenda C
    Lydia F, Public Relations Manager at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, responded to this reviewResponded August 13, 2018

    Thank you for your comments - and what a shame that you did not voice any of your concerns whilst onsite at the Farm, as we could have easily explained these points to you, using our extensive experience of caring for livestock to a very...More

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    Roy C
    March 8, 2017|
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    Response from SuffolkFun | Property representative |
    Hi! We are open 10am - 5pm every day apart from Mondays during the season (Feb-Sept). We asked open Bank Holiday Mondays. For opening hours outside of the season, please view our website.
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    Jane C
    May 16, 2015|
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    Response from SuffolkFun | Property representative |
    I'm afraid due to the livestock on the farm, we are unable to allow dogs to visit.
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