Today: light rain · 15°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Free / cheap
Who for
Toddler-friendly · Ages 0–18+
Ouseburn Farm is a delightful city farm located in Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley, offering families a hands-on experience with farm animals and nature. Highlights include: Meet and feed animals like cows, sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Children's play area with climbing frames, swings, and a sandpit. Community garden and orchard to explore. On-site café serving homemade meals, snacks, and hot drinks.
Suitable for all ages, from toddlers to teenagers. Facilities include pushchair-friendly paths, baby-changing, and toilets. Entry is free, with donations welcome. Open daily 10am–4pm (check for seasonal changes). It's an outdoor attraction but offers some covered areas for lighter rain.
What parents should know
Ouseburn Farm is a delightful city farm located in Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley, offering families a hands-on experience with farm animals and nature.
Value
Entry is free but bring spare change for donations
Admission is free, though donations are welcomed. It's worth bringing some loose change to support the farm's running costs.
Must do
Animal feeding opportunities are a highlight
Children can meet and feed various animals including cows, sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. This hands-on experience is what makes the farm special.
Buggy
Pushchairs are welcome but paths may be uneven
Pushchair-friendly paths are available, though some areas may be uneven or muddy. Bring an all-terrain buggy if possible, especially after rain.
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