White Elm Petting Farm

The White Elm Petting Farm is located in Bicknacre near Chelmsford, Essex. They are a family-run petting farm that is home to over 100 animals. It is part of the White Elm Garden Centre and tea room.

Animals at the farm include pygmy goats, alpacas, sheep and fallow deer. Plus pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks and more. When you arrive make sure you purchase a bucket of feed at the ticket hut and then you can feed most of their animals, (with the exception of the rabbits and guinea pigs).

They are an interactive farm and petting the animals is allowed with the exception of the pigs. There are advice signs on all their fences. Outdoors there is a play area with a digger sand pit and a pedal tractor track. Plus there is a trim trail and a small sensory area. Indoors there is a small soft play frame for children up to the age of 8. Please note that the petting farm is online booking only. They run two sessions a day and they can even host your child’s birthday party.

Further Information White Elm Petting Farm

Is there food and drink available?

There is a cafe and tearoom serving food and drinks. You are welcome to bring a picnic.

What are the main things to do?

Petting farm with animals you can stroke and feed plus indoor and outdoor play areas. There are toilets and a tearoom.

What are the ticket prices?

Adults £6.95, children £5.95, 6 months to under 2 £2 and under 6 months are free.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.

Is there parking?

There is parking.

When are they open?

White Elm Petting Farm is open almost all year round. For up-to-date opening times and dates please visit their website.

Dog friendly?

Dogs are not permitted.

Are they accessible?

Please contact the venue.