Langleybury Children’s Farm
Langleybury Children’s Farm
Langleybury Children’s Farm
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Formerly part of Langleybury School, we are now an independent registered Charity children's farm open to the public on weekends and school holidays. We offer a safe friendly environment for your family to relax, play and interact with farm animals.
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Laura Kirkham
London, UK2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
I went with my 8 month old baby on a hot day in July and was very disappointed with the farm. While I appreciate £4 is very cheap I would prefer to pay more and see the animals in better living conditions. The ducks and geese did not have a pond. The little research I’ve done on keeping ducks in your back yard explained how ducks at least need a small space to wet their backs as it’s natural for them to be in wet lands. There is a pond at the farm but has coi carp in it with a ‘designated smoking bench’ next to it (although I saw mum’s smoking basically on their prams in the cafe area.) The owls just felt very sad these magnificent creatures that can’t fly the cages see so small compared to how big these beautiful creatures are. The rest just felt like it was an enclosure not a farm - there was nothing farm like about it just animals put on show in a really dated way. There was no information about the animals, you just walked around the enclosure looking at these poor creatures. It just felt sort of dumb.
Written July 30, 2020
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Paul
London, UK6 contributions
May 2022
My son and I travelled a fair way just to visit this farm and we weren't disappointed. He got to feed goats, sheep and donkeys in a quiet setting, and see various other animals including hens, ducks, guinea pigs and tortoises. The farm is clean and welcoming and the animals were all interested in the food which pleased my son! The staff were also very kind, letting my son help out with some extra activities, which he thoroughly enjoyed. We will definitely be returning.
Written May 20, 2022
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Chase C
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May 2016 • Family
All animals were kept in most disgusting living conditions. Pony looking like on deaths door on its own in tiny enclosure.
We not be returning until health standards are called upon.
We not be returning until health standards are called upon.
Written May 22, 2016
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Meloo123
london52 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
Visited with my partner and 2 year old. Play area for children is quite good, animal area very disappointing and was quite upset at how a few of the animals were being kept. Most were kept as they should be the pony they have there was not, kept alone in a small enclosure with just a brick shed that strangely had a few bits of hay for bedding and farm equipment being stored in there. Pony had pigs next to it for company which they hate! Coat was matted and needed a really good groom and just looked generally very miserable and completely unaware of human contact. I have kept horses and ponies and therefore understand how they should be kept and cared for, I would like to contact an animal welfare but the likelihood is they will see shelter and water and not take it any further. The other issue was the tortoise, kept in a small viv type enclosure and spent it's time pacing back and forth smashing it's head into the glass, tortoises should not be kept in vivs and if they are the sides should not be see through. Water dish almost empty and had a few bits of salad and carrot that had clearly been there for days, shell and legs sooo dried out. Clearly just being given the bare minimum in its care :( on the plus side rabbits and Guinea pigs looked the picture of health! Lady in the cafe/reception area not very friendly. Despite advertising a bouncy castle there wasn't one. This place is fairly cheap for a day out, however regardless of the price all animals should be well cared for, aldenham country park is cheaper and animals are very well cared for there. Wouldn't return.
Written April 15, 2016
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John H
Kings Langley, UK23 contributions
Aug 2020
Went there with my wife, step-daughter and step-grandson, aged 5, during the Covid restrictions. You have to book on-line at the moment, which as an official grumpy old git was hard work, but I got there.
Seen through the eyes of an old git there wasn't much there, a few goats, budgies, calves, piglets, donkeys, sheep, ducks, geese, rabbits, guinea pigs and owls, but the place isn't designed for me.
My 5 year old grandson loved it. Loved being able to fuss the animals, loved getting hands on with most of them, loved feeding them by hand, loved the play area and went round the place twice. The look of joy and wonder in his little face soon countered my in-built grumpiness.
Lets face it, the place is designed for children, so the thoughts of a grumpy 70 year old codger don't come into it!
Seen through the eyes of an old git there wasn't much there, a few goats, budgies, calves, piglets, donkeys, sheep, ducks, geese, rabbits, guinea pigs and owls, but the place isn't designed for me.
My 5 year old grandson loved it. Loved being able to fuss the animals, loved getting hands on with most of them, loved feeding them by hand, loved the play area and went round the place twice. The look of joy and wonder in his little face soon countered my in-built grumpiness.
Lets face it, the place is designed for children, so the thoughts of a grumpy 70 year old codger don't come into it!
Written August 28, 2020
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Goodltraveller
St. Albans, UK222 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
We went with our two grandchildren and their parents on the recent Bank holiday and very much enjoyed our first visit to this attraction. It was comfortably busy but there was plenty of parking available. We joined a small queue for tickets and purchased some feed for several of the animal areas. Note that each type of animal requires a different feed.
On show during our visit were: goats; calves;baby cows; owls of several different types; mongeese; piglets; ducks; chickens; lambs; shetland ponies; rabbits; guinea pigs, tortoises to name but a few. The animals were all of a suitable size for the small children to view and enjoy. Standards of cleanliness and exhortations of the necessity of washing hands were high and there are plenty of basins available. However, it was sometimes difficult to find a soap dispenser that functioned correctly.
At the finish of the tour on which we probably spent around ninety minutes, there is a collection of small bikes, pedal cars etc which were eagerly pounced on and ridden around with much enjoyment. There is also a good picnic area with lots of tables, chairs and umbrellas.
Our family thoroughly enjoyed the visit and can recommend it to others with small children looking for an educational fun day out.
On show during our visit were: goats; calves;baby cows; owls of several different types; mongeese; piglets; ducks; chickens; lambs; shetland ponies; rabbits; guinea pigs, tortoises to name but a few. The animals were all of a suitable size for the small children to view and enjoy. Standards of cleanliness and exhortations of the necessity of washing hands were high and there are plenty of basins available. However, it was sometimes difficult to find a soap dispenser that functioned correctly.
At the finish of the tour on which we probably spent around ninety minutes, there is a collection of small bikes, pedal cars etc which were eagerly pounced on and ridden around with much enjoyment. There is also a good picnic area with lots of tables, chairs and umbrellas.
Our family thoroughly enjoyed the visit and can recommend it to others with small children looking for an educational fun day out.
Written April 27, 2019
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hemel hempstead122 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
Not expensive. Friendly people and animals. Food 50p a bag to feed them and they didn't bite. Our grand daughter spent half an hour herding the free ranging chickens back into their hen enclosure which they could go in an out of via a small opening. They were very nice chickens and didn't mind a 5 year old bossing them about! There was a bouncy castle, play area and things to ride on. Lots of tables and chairs and a small cafe. A perfect place to wile away a couple of hours with grandchildren!
Written June 15, 2019
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Christine C
Lisbon, Portugal14 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
I went with a friend and my three year old Granddaughter one Sunday afternoon just to pass a few hours.
The weather was good and we were really pleasantly surprised at the great value for money.
Under five pounds for an adult is really good value for this type of thing. I have been to two other similar farms (even though they did have many more animals) but as they cost around £20 per adult entrance were an expensive day out !
I was happy that there was ample free parking, there was not a massive selection of farm animals in comparison to the more expensive places but to be honest, if you are wanting to introduce a goat or sheep to a youngster it makes no difference to them if there are 4 or 24.
There was a small coffee shop that also sells snacks and ample seating around that area.
I will be a regular visitor now that I have seen what they have to offer, next time I am bringing a picnic with us and setting off earlier as I found that we easily could have stayed much longer than we had allowed as it was so pleasant there.
Outside there were loads of slides/bikes/pedal cars etc for infants to use for free. There was also a bouncy castle which you have to pay £1 to use but my Granddaughter who had never been on one before had to be prized off it in the end.
I would advise you to go all round the place first, then get yourself a coffee whilst your little one tries the bouncy castle out.
Not many places in my opinion are cheap enough to visit even if you have a short time to spend as in the past we have had to make a whole day of it to justify the expense.
The weather was good and we were really pleasantly surprised at the great value for money.
Under five pounds for an adult is really good value for this type of thing. I have been to two other similar farms (even though they did have many more animals) but as they cost around £20 per adult entrance were an expensive day out !
I was happy that there was ample free parking, there was not a massive selection of farm animals in comparison to the more expensive places but to be honest, if you are wanting to introduce a goat or sheep to a youngster it makes no difference to them if there are 4 or 24.
There was a small coffee shop that also sells snacks and ample seating around that area.
I will be a regular visitor now that I have seen what they have to offer, next time I am bringing a picnic with us and setting off earlier as I found that we easily could have stayed much longer than we had allowed as it was so pleasant there.
Outside there were loads of slides/bikes/pedal cars etc for infants to use for free. There was also a bouncy castle which you have to pay £1 to use but my Granddaughter who had never been on one before had to be prized off it in the end.
I would advise you to go all round the place first, then get yourself a coffee whilst your little one tries the bouncy castle out.
Not many places in my opinion are cheap enough to visit even if you have a short time to spend as in the past we have had to make a whole day of it to justify the expense.
Written September 6, 2017
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Lee M
London, UK33 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
I have two young children I we've live quite close to this place. We've been a couple of times and have found it to be very disappointing each time. The management could be doing so much more with it. Maybe stop using the BBQ area as a place to dump rubbish clean it up and start serving BBQ food, maybe take except cards as payment, maybe throw away the toys that have been broken for years instead of just leaving them on the floor unusable and dangerous. Give the swings and the climbing frame a lick of paint. You're basically paying to go in someone's back garden to play on their out of date toys. On a more positive note , the actual farm animal bit is ok. I'm just disappointed each time that it's so run down.
Written September 2, 2017
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Lucy H
17 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
We love Langleybury farm, it is quite small but the children love it and can spend hours here. They have a lovely play area, the children can feed the animals and it is a lovely place. Would really recommend.
Written July 28, 2017
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Does anyone know when it's open days and hours are? Not on google or their website and no answer on phone. Thanks in advance!
Written May 11, 2017
Weekends & School Holidays only 11am-5pm. Check their Facebook Page as it may be closed when the weather is bad
Written May 27, 2017
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