World of Country Life

This farm-themed family attraction in Exmouth is ideal for children aged 0 to 12. But it isn’t just about tractors and feeding lambs.

What is there to do at the World of Country Life review

The World of Country Life has more than 20 attractions including indoor and outdoor adventure play areas, a display of vintage vehicles, a re-creation of a post-World War Two village street and a bird of prey show.

The star attraction has to be the deer safari. You pay an extra couple of pounds for this but it’s well worth it. You jump in a train of trailers pulled by a huge John Deer tractor and trundle through into the deer enclosure. The park’s deer are well-versed in the tractor safari and immediately surround the trailers looking for lunch. Keepers give you handfuls of pellets that the deer eat straight from your hand. The whole experience lasts about 20 minutes.

As well as this ride, my kids love the indoor pirate play area which comes with a huge wooden ship sitting in a sand pit – ideal for tiny tots and their bigger siblings. They are also big fans of taking kid goats for walks and holding small animals, in the pet centre.

Something you also have to experience at The World of Country Life is the bird show. This is put on by Hawksridge Bird of Prey Centre, which is based on the site. When we last visited they were flying a bald eagle, eagle owl and peregrine falcon. There are perches positioned all around the audience so you get a really good view wherever you are sat. The birds fly so close to you that you can feel their feathers brush you as they pass.

We found it really easy to spend a whole day at The World of Country Life, dipping into the play areas in between the timed activities like the safari and bird show. If you visit during the school holidays there are even more activities to tie in with the time of year, like Easter and Halloween.

Further Information World of Country Life

Is there food and drink available?

You can have a sit-down meal in Farmer Lee’s Food Barn or grab a takeaway from one of the two food stalls in the park.

What are the main things to do?

Farm park with animals, even ones you can feed, stroke and take for a walk. Deer safari, indoor and outdoor play areas. Plus a post-World War Two village street, a bird of prey show and more. There are toilets and a cafe.

What are the ticket prices?

An adult ticket is £15.15, children aged 3-17 are £12.50 and children under 3 are free. Other pricing options including a family pass and annual membership are available.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.

Is there parking?

There is free parking.

When are they open?

World of Country Life is open from mid-March until early November and also for the February half-term. For up-to-date opening times and dates please follow this link.