Walby Farm Park

Sightseeing attraction | Carlisle | England | United Kingdom

Family friendly activities on the farm

Walby Farm Park is an award-winning farm leisure park near Carlisle, England, offering a diverse range of activities for families all year round. The park combines traditional farming with modern leisure facilities, providing both indoor and outdoor activities that ensure entertainment in any weather.

Animal experiences for kids in the park

Animal experiences

Indoor adventure playground for families

Visitors have the opportunity to experience a variety of animals up close, including typical farm animals and rare breeds. Interactive activities include animal feeding, milking demonstrations, pony care, goat races, and ferret shows. These activities not only provide entertainment but also educational insights into farm life.

Events for children at the amusement park

Play areas

Dining options at Walby Farm Park

The park features a large indoor adventure playground equipped with various slides, climbing frames, and a special area for toddlers. For the brave, there is the 24-foot Demon Drop slide, suitable for both children and adults. Outdoor attractions include JCB digger play, pedal tractors, swings, trampolines, and go-karts. A special attraction is the "Milecastle62," a three-story covered Roman fort inviting climbing and exploration.

Dining and shopping

The "Cowshed Café" offers a family-friendly menu with freshly prepared, regional dishes. From hearty meals to homemade cakes and locally roasted coffee, there is something for every taste. In the gift shop "The Gift Shed," visitors will find a selection of toys, books, gifts, and children's clothing centered around the farm and nature theme.

Events and special offers

Walby Farm Park regularly organizes special events during school holidays and on special occasions, such as pumpkin picking in the fall, sunflower festivals, fireworks nights, and Christmas activities. There are also special offers like the "Summertime Pass," which allows unlimited visits during the summer months.

Contact details

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Address
Walby Farm Park, Walby
Crosby-on-Eden
CA6 4QL Carlisle

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Opening hours

Sunday10:00 - 17:30
Monday10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday10:00 - 17:30
Thursday10:00 - 17:30
Friday10:00 - 17:30
Saturday10:00 - 17:30

Reviews

1249 Reviews

Lesley Renucci
04.02.2025

Horrible they let a animal die
Savannah Johnson
31.01.2025

Visited Walby today with my friend and our babies and toddlers. There was so much to do to keep them entertained even on a grey and previously wet day! Wellies served us well and the kids were entertained the whole time they were there. From softplay before lunch, where there were lots of engaging areas, to outdoors and animal feeding afterwards , they had a wonderful time! It was only towards the end of the day we discovered the indoor castle with its slides and winding path even suitable for a pushchair! We got our tickets on special offer but even at full price it's so worth it! Will definitely be back!
Casey Horler
26.01.2025

Always great
william mccrone
26.01.2025

Great place to let kids let off energy.
Nicola French
19.01.2025

A fantastic day was had by the whole group. The staff were so helpful and provided a room without prompt for us to leave our bags in & eat our packed lunch so we could enjoy time on the farm. When inquiring about a group booking and how to do it in January, the team were really helpful and knowledgeable on the phone plus gave accurate and friendly advice. Thank you, we will definitely book again.
Debra March
19.01.2025

Wonderful place to take the kids. Great food and absolutely charming owner. So many things to entertain the kids and adults alike. Wish there was something like this in Sydney Au.
Ed Braithwaite
14.01.2025

Ignore all the negative reviews. This place is amazing, easily fill 3/4 of a day. Took my 1 3/4 and 3yr old. So much to do for both ages. Friendly staff good brew. Warm in the main soft play and sheltered in the hard play and heaps to do outside. Yes it costs money, yes it rains in Cumbria and yes it’s a farm. But it’s built confidence for my kids from heights to feeding goats , it’s a safe environment and it’s a great fun experience. Thanks for a great day
Nicola Mackay
11.01.2025

First time we have taken our 2 1/2 year old today. We had a fab day, the wooden castle area is amazing and all of the available things outdoors, it was freezing cold but we still had fun. My only concern is the welfare of 'lady Alice', she was a very big horse and I feel she shouldn't have been in the barn as there wasn't enough room. The goats looked sad and when i asked why the young lad said it was probably the cold. The barn was freezing and the roof was leaking, surely there is available monies to fix the roof and offer some heating to the animals? That was my only draw back. We went due to it only being £6 each to get in and that was a massive help as its very expensive. Thank you 😊
Jj Ki
10.01.2025

Excellent place for the kids to burn off excess energy and see farm animals up close . Wonderful facilities and heaps of easy parking . Check online first for any specials .
Sean Jardine
04.01.2025

I took my 4 year old here 03/01/2024. What a fantastic space. Was really busy a bit 2 busy. I understand walby farm park is suitable for all ages with inside soft play/adventure castle/animal zones and outside play. I would limit the numbers inside the indoor soft play. It did feel slightly wild and apocalyptic at times. Would just like it to feel a little more safer 4 the kids.I would say I do wish they would have more staff at the food and beverage kiosks. To be told not to bring your own food and drink onto premises and have too wait 45 min behind 4 people getting coffee's is a joke. Other than that it is a good place and I will be back.
Elizabeth Hanking
24.12.2024

My three grandchildren aged 12, 8 and 5 thoroughly enjoyed the play area especially the different slides. Also lunch boxes were praised by them for the quantity inside.
Paul Cartwright
22.12.2024

Amazing experience at Christmas on the Farm! Such a fulfilled day! We literally spent all day here from opening to closing! The kids had an absolute ball! Fun for all the family. We will be back!
Brian Rogers
19.08.2023

Another fantastic day at Walby Family Park. This visit was to see Santa with my three grand children. They got to make gingerbread men, build a bear? Watch a mini pantomime and take a trip to the Mort Pole to see santa. As well as have a fee hours playing on the indoor slides. Great value for money. All three tired out and ready for bed. Result. The hot chocolate was good also.
Kenny Low
22.12.2024

It was our first trip as a family to Walby Farm Park, and we went for the Father Christmas event/experience, and the kids loved it! We like that it's more than just Father Christmas showing up and giving out presents, but a journey of different experiences along the way! Not only that, the Farm Park had so much to offer that we only left at closing, spending close to 5 hours at the park (and would have been more if we had gone earlier)
A Ward
15.12.2024

We drove down from Scotland for their Father Christmas on the Farm event with our three children (5, 9 and 11). We were all massively impressed with the whole set up. Loads to do included in your ticket, great attention to detail, friendly staff and a wonderful Santa! Highly recommend.
Emily Foster
15.12.2024

What a magical place! We had an amazing time. Thank you!
Jolita Hoodless
15.12.2024

Santa experience was amazing as always!! We loved every minute for all the magic they create ✨ All the staff are wonderful and helpful. Well done guys for delivering Christmas magic every year!! 🎄✨
H Foskett
14.12.2024

Absolutely magical day we've had a blast
Katherine Varian
08.12.2024

Absolutely brilliant, kids can be tricky but the team here were so accommodating and helpful they made it a brilliant day for us all. Walby have put app much effort into making it so great experience for the kids. Thank you!
Nichola Hunter
08.12.2024

First time visiting Santa and from start to finish was an absolutely magical experience that has made wonderful memories forever. Such good value for money, staff were superb and did not expect all the extra suprises! Thank you so much.
Kate Norman
07.12.2024

Father Christmas at Walby was loads of fun. Reccomended. So much to do and good value considering all the things you get to do.
Heather Thompson
07.12.2024

We visited for the Christmas experience which was fantastic
Jade Mcluckie
02.12.2024

Great day out, lots to do and keep the children entertained, the staff were great with the children. Really good value for money. Great way to start the Christmas celebrations.
Louise Haygarth
01.12.2024

Was a great day lots for the grandkids to do, worth the money paided to see the grandkids have an amazing day (age 4 & 7)
Kelvin M
25.11.2024

Good Xmas experience visiting Santa. Although inside it was extremely cold, could have done with some heating. Santa was great with the children even signing as well.
Angela murray
24.11.2024

Amazing farm day out to see Santa So much to do we struggled to fit everything in. So many lovely well thought out activities for the kids as well and brilliant idea that they pick there present. Thank you
Alla Stoica
24.11.2024

Walby never disappoints. We have been doing Walby's Santa experience for last 5 years if not more, and each time it has been huge success. Really recommend!
Sarah Lord
16.11.2024

Took our 19 month old granddaughter today. Had a lovely day. She had a blast in the soft play areas, loved petting the rabbit and Guinea pigs, had fun on the swings and the go karts! The new fort undercover play area was a big hit too !

 

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