Fairytale Farm, Oxfordshire

Our two Anglo-Nubian goats are always climbing, either over the Troll Bridge or on our tyre mountain. These two goats (called Billy and Gruff) are great fun, and are always very happy to receive goat food from visitors, which can be bought at admissions or from dispensers in the animal area. (Photo: Ian Cotterill)

Here is a quiet corner of our sensory garden. We have planters with flowers to see, listen to and smell. And you can sit here and listen to the gentle trickling water from our Mermaid Fountain. Then just around the corner you can join in with our Extinct Band and play maracas. You never know what is around the corner in our Enchanted Walk - with lots of new features for 2018 if you haven't visited for a while. Discount tickets: http://bit.ly/FarmTickets

After a two-day break, our Fairytale Festival is now back on and will run every day until 3rd September 2018, and it is receiving very positive feedback. With fairytale storytelling (that your children can participate in), crafts and summer games, there is a programme of activities running all day - you really can stay all day long! Activities include creating a fairytale-themed scarecrow, helping to build Hansel & Gretel’s cottage, enjoying garden games on the lawn, and building an enchanting fairytale sandcastle. All our other attractions are open, and we have some amazing animals for you to meet. More details here: http://bit.ly/FairytaleFestival

The big alien reveal will be at 11:30am on Saturday 11th August, right next to the Rubber Duck Racing. A space ship has crash landed at Fairytale Farm and we do not know what is inside it. Find out tomorrow! Discount tickets here: http://bit.ly/FarmTickets

Aliens invade Fairytale Farm this Saturday and Sunday for our Sci-Fi Weekend. We have a special alien reveal at 11:30am on Saturday, right opposite the Rubber Duck Racing, and this is not to be missed. Discount tickets available here: http://bit.ly/FarmTickets

We are currently recruiting more staff to work over the busy summer holiday period due to a significant increase in visitor numbers this summer compared to previous years. The jobs will be primarily to help out in the cafe, admissions, ice cream kiosk and elsewhere on the Farm. Positions available starting immediately. Simply email jobs@fairytalefarm.co.uk, setting out your availability, and we will be in touch, or for more information please telephone 01608 238014 and ask for Edwina. We look forward to hearing from you!

Every day at 2:30pm during our Fairytale Festival we cast the characters for the day's fairytale story. It is not always straightforward, as you can see from this video, but always fun!
If you visit us before the 3rd September 2018, you will be able to watch the cast for that day perform a well-known fairytale in Jack's Yard, right by the wishing well. This is one of many daily activities that you will find in our Fairytale Festival - running from 10am to 5pm. More details here: http://bit.ly/FairytaleFestival

A photograph of part of the Fairytale Farm Enchanted Walk and car park at dusk today, silent and calm after a busy day!

Casting the main roles in Cinderella yesterday, for our Fairytale Storytelling. This takes place every day at 2:30pm next to the Wishing Well, then parents and children can sit back and enjoy the story! All part of our fantastic Fairytale Festival, which is winning great reviews. More details: http://bit.ly/FairytaleFestival

The Ugly Duck Racing is proving very popular. It runs every day at 11:30am as part of our Fairytale Festival. More details on our Fairytale Festival here: http://bit.ly/FairytaleFestival

Meet the Extinct Band. You can press the button and sing along with them. We even have maracas for you to shake! Discount tickets available here: http://bit.ly/FarmTickets

That's one scarecrow built! But which fairytale is it from?
You can join in with Fairytale Scarecrow Building every day at 3:30pm in the Activity Stable in Jack's Yard. This is just one of the events that are running all day as part of our Fairytale Festival. More details here: http://bit.ly/FairytaleFestival

Every day we decorate cookies that we will use to build Hansel and Gretel's Cottage. You can eat them as well! See how we do this at 10:30am each day. This is just one of many free activities taking place throughout the day as part of our Fairytale Festival. More details here: http://bit.ly/FairytaleFestival

Mixing classic fairy tales, animals and adventure play, children will love Fairytale Farm. With our exciting adventure playground, an enchanted walk with a surprise around every corner and a chance to meet our amazing animals, there is so much to see and do. It is a sensory and learning wonderland for all the family.
Race a rubber duck along our pump-powered waterway or see a family of mice going about their daily business in our beautifully crafted indoor model village. Whe...re else can you meet mermaids, rabbits, sleeping beauty, alpacas, rheas, sea horses, ducks, chickens and magic?
Events and activities running all day long throughout the summer holidays in our Fairytale Festival.
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Enter the competition to build the best sandcastle of the summer every day in the summer holidays to win a free family Annual Pass to Fairytale Farm. We have a packed program of activities every day in our first Fairytale Festival, including our popular Fairytale Storytelling, in which everybody can join in and become a fairytale character. More details on our Fairytale Festival here: http://bit.ly/FairytaleFestival

You won’t want to miss Fairytale Farm’s first ever Fairytale Festival, which is running every day through the summer holidays until 3rd September 2018 (except the weekend of 11th and 12th August).
With interactive fairytale storytelling that will bring some of the most famous fairytales alive, crafts and summer games, there will be something for everyone. More details: http://bit.ly/FairytaleFestival
Create a fairytale-themed scarecrow, help to build Hansel & Gretel’s cottage..., enter the Ugly Duck Race and Giant Skittles knockout competitions, and win a prize if your team builds the most enchanting fairytale sandcastle of the summer.
All activities are free - standard farm admission charges apply. Fairytale Farm's other attractions will be open throughout the Festival too.
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(*On 11th and 12th August, the Festival takes a pause for our popular Sci-Fi Weekend, when Fairytale Farm is invaded by TV and movie aliens).
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Our first ever Fairytale Festival is in the Cotswold Journal. (Ignore the photo, as it was taken in the winter some time ago and we have lots of plants, trees and flowers there now!). http://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/…/1637 8978.farm-to-hold-m…/

Wow what can I say , I was a bit worried when I read some of the negative reviews but thought just go and see for yourself :-) I'll just start by saying that we have had many days out to very popular tourist attractions and paid a lot of money on entry and spent most of the time stressing out due to it being so busy and hectic and some attractions not fully living up to my expectations I found some places very untidy and run down around the edges :-( .This place is absolutely amazing we spent over 5 hours here today it was very relaxed and there is something for everyone,we was 2 adults and 3 kids not once did they moan,winge or say they was bored ,so much to do and interact with. There are many places that say they cater for people with disabilities but always found some issues , this place has been throughly thought out and planned so greatly nothing was an issue at all,my daughter is very accident prone and caught herself (not looking where she was going ) and caught her arm on some wire ,reported to reception they acted straight away on the matter and cleaned her up ,the staff are so lovely and caring and nothing is to much trouble especially when she kept returning for new plasters as hers fell off due to her being hot .new areas are being planned and built and we can't wait to come back and see they new bits .my nephew has autism and it's the 1st day out he has enjoyed and joined in on everything which was lovely to finally see, his sister and cousin was so surprised and loved the fact that he joined in and we all loved the giant camera and the pictures came through straight away to my email address a fantastic fun feature and a lovely keepsake photo of our lovely day .

Keep up the excellent work guys you are all doing a fantastic job and it's a lovely interactive farm /play place .

X x x

We’ve just got home from one of the best family days out we’ve had! There were back to back organised activities for the children (aged 10, 5, 3 and 2...plus some enthusiastic 30 somethings �) it was spotlessly clean and uncrowded. We stayed for 6 hours and only left because it was closing time-I think the children would quite happily live there forever! Sian who led all the activities was absolutely brilliant, so friendly and full of fun and a real credit to your business. We will be back!

We went yesterday first thing in the morning to meet friends. I was worried as we were the only visitors at the time and it was my 1st time going with my 2 girls a 4 and 1 years old. I should’t of being worried one bit as it was a amazing and filled up fast, all I can say was it was a little Gem of a place. My kids loved it and we have being to a few pet farm and they have being all way over priced but this one was very reasonable priced I found. Didn’t get to see any mice in the mouse town as they were all asleep but next time I hope to catch them awake � keep up the great work and improvements �

Visited today with a 3 and 1 year old. Had a lovely time and thought it was excellent value for money. A real little gem. Not too busy either despite the gorgeous weather. Staff friendly and animals well cared for. Def visit again!

This is where we spent Easter Sunday this year & we had the most wonderful time so so much to see & do I would recommend this place to anyone with children it was fantastic, & also so nice to see somewhere that is suitable for children with disabilities & special needs.

Absolutely fantastic xx

Magical. So much thought gone into everything. A splendid place for children,especially those with sensory issues. I enjoyed my visit very much with my daughter and 2 of my grandchildren, we will definitely be back.

Highly recommend ��

I have visited recently with my two disabled children. One of which has sensory processing disorder along side ASD. It was such a pleasure to watch him exploring all of the sensory things the farm had on offer. So many farm parks just feature animals and a small play park and can become pretty much the same as you visit. I was so impressed with fairytale farm. My daughter who is 9 also enjoyed the area especially the fairy tale rooms that come to life. It has been amazingly thought out. The water play was a big hit! Thank you for thinking this through. I will definitely be returning. The only downside was just the one toilet at the start and none at the end, but that’s not worth knocking a star off, we held it!!!

Amazing place, my 17 month old loves it. Been up to see the Easter bunny today and even though it's wet we've still had a great time. The food in the cafe is lovely too.

We are a family of 4 - 2yr old & 8 yr old. The place is odd in the way that it’s thrown huge plastic fairground style sea animals/mermaid in with a playground & farm. We are the kind of family that finds “odd” hilarious. Very unique place. The mice in houses was cute. My children liked the wishing well. My two year old had a wonderful time pressing all the buttons on the musical animals. They liked racing the ducks. I think 8yrs is probably pushing the limit & I’d only recommend this place to families with very young children, on a warm day & also bring a packed lunch like we did. The farm is a good farm with lots of space to walk and benches to sit and the kind of animals you’d expect with the inclusion of alpacas, one with very curly hair and funny teeth. My children really enjoyed feeding the animals. The entry fee was fine. We were there for 2.5hrs. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I gave it 4 because we did buy drinks from the cafe that were a little pricy.

We visited yesterday, the weather was not great so allowed for a bit of muddy puddles but it was thick with mud. Play area was caked in mud and the animal pens were thick with mud.

Fed the sheep, alpacas and guinea pigs. That was the best part for my girls. I could imagine it would be nice in the summer.

We were the only ones there.

Paid £20 for 4 of us to get in for a half hour visit. Then spent £15 on 4 hot chocolates and a couple of packs of biscuits.

Quite disappointed really. Maybe they could of reduced the entry cost knowing that the weather and ground was not good.

Such a shame.

Very much a toddler day out. My girls are 7 and 11.

Very small farm with few animals and small sensory area and play park. Overpriced cafe for what you get. Ok if you’re local but not worth travelling far to and couldn’t spend a whole day out here more a couple of hours max.

Quite basic but toddlers enjoyed it. Great to feed the animals. "Interactive" mostly means there's a start button to play some music or turn a light on. I'd suggest getting baby swings in play area. We had extremely slow service in the cafe (when not busy at all...). Not enough there to to fill a day - you can see everything and play within a few hours.

It was okay but the website makes out it’s amazing and huge when actually it’s really tiny but great for little kids aged 1-3

I have been here quite a few times before and went yesterday with my son. Great place but oh my goodness. What a rip off the cafe is. I ordered my son a cheese sandwich. It cost £2.50 and when it came it had 1 slice of bread and a sprinkling of cheese. £2.50 for that. Wrote to their customer services with a picture but as yet not received a reply. Great farm. Not many animals but perfect for little ones. Just don’t go to the cafe!!

Well... The place in general was "fine" meaning it's a nice, small farm which is good to kill a couple hours on a sunny day, could do with some basic improvements and lowering the entrance fee a bit. What really let this place down was the café, terrible slow service! Today was our first time here, we drove an hour each way to get here only to wait an hour for sandwiches, ridiculous. 2 adults and 2 children ordering at 1pm for just 2 lunchboxes, 2 sandwiches/paninis and 1 hot drink. Firstly my friend was unable to pay on her card despite having the money in her account and the till receipt showing the authorization of this. (?) she couldn't order egg or bacon or chicken as all these ingredients were unavailable, also the fridge was broken? What annoyed me most was waiting an hour for very basic cold food, when there was only 1 other table occupied (who also waited an hour for their food... With a baby) it wasnt busy, no apology or offering a refund or compensation. Its unfair to make children wait so long (PS mine has disabilities which only added to our frustration). Maybe get more staff in over the weekends/busy periods, or at least warn customers if there is a long wait for food. Wont be going back.

Very small, by looking at the website it seemed like lots to do and bigger than what it actually was. I was very disappointed when I arrived. Cafe is overpriced for what you get, not many animals. Indoor play area was poor! Needs to be updated and more care put into the place ��

Sorry to only give two stars but I think it’s very overpriced for what is actually on offer - a few farm animals and some play equipment sums up fairytale farm. Not the best of days out but maybe due to the weather - it’s a def no go on a rainy day

I visited today with my 3 children and would not recommend it .

The Easter Bunny was average, the cookie decoration wasnt great at all, my daughter was very disappointed as there wasnt much choice or proper space to do it.

The play area was very dirty, i did not want to let my 7 months old play on the floor with the toys that were also very grubby.

The service at the cafe was absolutely awful, we were waiting forever to be served, i counted 6 staff behind the counter so i have no idea as to why we were waiting so long to be served. I bought my children the lunchboxes but did not want to eat there myself. A total waste of money, wish i had spent my £35 else where.

I came here this morning with my daughter, friend and her son. We paid £3.50 to visit the rabbits burrow only for me and my daughter to be asked to leave as she was crying. It was only the 4 of us and 1 other child in the burrow at the time. I found it very rude to be asked to leave because my daughter was crying. We paid entry only then to miss out on it which is very disappointing as we are a big fan of fairytale farm but today has ruined the experience for us.