Walby Farm Park is a farm attraction ten mins outside of Carlisle in Cumbria. Throughout its moderate sized grounds it offers a variety of experiences for families, and particularly young children, to interact with farm animals and vehicles. Visitors are spoilt for choice with options including 'Meet the animals' where you can stroke and feed rabbits and guinea pigs; goat racing, where you can check out the racing form of the resident goats and JCB play area where you can get your hands on some construction equipment. If the weather is a bit wet and cold (which can often happen in Cumbria) there is a large indoor soft play area and cafe which serves home made local produce. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, with regular announcements to ensure you don't miss any of the activities. The farm is extremely well maintained with clear signage and a handy map so that you won't get lost. Families visiting the Lake District should definitely pay a visit when experiencing lake fatigue.

Pros + Lots of hands on experiences, friendly staff and well maintained, plenty of indoor and outdoor space for children to run around, educational as well as entertaining, ideal for birthday parties, disabled access.

Cons - Farm Park shop has limited Walby Farm branded items to purchase, visitors without children who are unable to embrace their 'inner child' may find the activities underwhelming.

Insider Tip = If your family name is Walby you can get in free if you ask nicely!

NB. Although a member of the Walby family I am in no way affiliated with the Walby Farm Park; sadly :(

my grandchildren love it here. the main attraction for them is the petting animals and the ability to run around safely. We have been when it has rained and they have plenty of sheds and activities to stop the children from getting bored. The down fall for me is the price of enteries especialy when the adults arent able to take part in the activities available and there is are certain entertainments that are wanted to participate in that aslo cost. Maybe if the entrace fee was lowere or adullts only paid a small fee we would then feel obliged to spend more in the restaurant and shop. Over all a great day out and the staff are lovely.

Although pricey it really is a great day out for the family! If you live locally getting a membership seems like a great deal. We had a party here and everything ran smoothly and staff where all very pleasant.