JANUARY UPDATE:
01/01/2021 : We are currently closed.
We will update our website and social media when we have an update of when we will re-open.
Thank you to all of our visitors who supported us in 2020.
We hope for a happier new year in 2021.
Take care and stay safe.
We’re a farm park located in Chadderton, Oldham.
We’re so proud to be rated 4.5/5 and receive the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 5 years running!
£6.00
Adult Christmas Ticket*
£8.00
Child Christmas Ticket 1-15*
£6.00
Baby Under 12 months Christmas Ticket*
Please be sure to book online as we can’t take any walk-ins at the moment.
*All online bookings incur a 50p per person Booking Fee.

Hello and welcome
Lancaster Park & Animal Farm is a family run childrens’ petting farm located in Chadderton near Oldham which offers a great day out for all the family!
Visitors are invited to meet, touch and feed the animals. We have a range of animals from horses and sheep to rabbits, chickens and many more. We have two play areas with swings, slides and ziplines dotted along a scenic Nature Walk. Ride on the Caterpillar barrel ride, drive our mini quads on the Rooster Rally, dig up the sand pit at Digger Island or maybe you can take on the pirates at our Pirate Shoot-out! Please feel free to bring your own picnic to eat at the picnic benches.
We love our farm and our animals, and we’re sure you will too!

Our History
Lancaster Park & Animal Farm was opened in 2011 by Benjamin Lancaster. Ben, who was born in 1940, started out as a coal miner before moving into demolition. The land he purchased for the Park was previoulsy used for landfill.
Today the farm is looked after by Ben’s children David, John and Lily alongside a small group of dedicated volunteers and staff members. The family are dedicated to improving and reinvesting in the farm and are sure you’ll see it get better and better over the coming years. They would like to say a massive thank you all those who have given their time to help build up the farm over the years… Onwards and upwards!
Activities & Events
Our Animals
We have over 50 species of farm and domesticated animals on the farm – many of which we have helped to rescue.
We aim to provide the best possible environment and lifestyle for each of our animals to help them lead a happy and healthy life.
Several are real characters and some can be quite naughty on occasion!
Read Our Reviews!
I love it here been bringing my little girl here since she 1 ,and love the Christmas expression it is amazing and good value for money .


Ignore the bad reviews - had a great day Had an absolutely great time here yesterday!! Was a bit apprehensive given some recent reviews but loved it.
First off, it's a farm in Chadderton not lapland - what they... read moreHad an absolutely great time here yesterday!! Was a bit apprehensive given some recent reviews but loved it.
First off, it's a farm in Chadderton not lapland - what they have done with it is great and given the price, not sure what people expect. As always in this area, weather was cold! Car park was no problem, found a space straight away. Greeted in a friendly manner and shown where to queue for Mrs Clause. politely told which bench to sit at to isolate from other families - well organised. The poor lady in here must have been frozen to the bone but she interacted with the children and read a story. We were then politely ushered to the area to meet Santa who was funny and tried his best to entertain given the circumstances. Thought the idea of standing near a tree was a good one to keep distance etc. We then went to the elf bit where my son got a present. Loved the fireplace idea!
We then had a walk around the farm as we hadn't been before. Saw ducks, geese, donkeys, horses, goats etc. A real bonus as I expected not to see any given previous reports. My son loved this bit. Park was muddy but it's middle of December on a farm!!! Can't expect anything else!
He then had a go at the diggers and the cars. Cars track a bit bumpy but he loved it for that reason!
All staff very polite, felt very safe with the COVID measures and thought they had done a great job given the circumstances. Will be back in Summer to see it in better weather and again next Christmas if it's run again. read less

Great Christmas experience The Christmas experience was really good and the story telling , meeting Santa and candy cane lane were well organised and great photo opportunities. I don’t normally write reviews but... read moreThe Christmas experience was really good and the story telling , meeting Santa and candy cane lane were well organised and great photo opportunities. I don’t normally write reviews but I nearly didn’t go based on previous reviews .
Hotdogs were also great and reasonably priced read less

Special Events
We have lots of special events at the farm across the whole year.
Our Location
Middleton Road West
Mills Hill
Chadderton
Oldham OL1 2TG
(Opposite Mills Hill Train Station)
Opening Times
We are open: Term time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday only. School holidays: Everyday & All bank holidays.
Opening times are 9:30am – 4:00pm.
All tickets must be pre-booked online at this time.
Admission Prices
Adults – £4.00, Children – £4.00
Children under 12 months old – FREE
Tickets must be pre-booked online at this time.
You will require cash if you would like to purchase or use the following – Animal Feed Bags £1, Rooster Rally £1, Caterpillar Ride £2, Digger Corner £1, Pirate Shootout £1. Please bring the correct change if possible.
Get in touch now
We welcome enquiries from members of the public, schools, playgroups, organisations and others.
Park Info
Lancaster Park and Animal Farm is managed by the Lancaster family, first opening in 2011.
Farm admission Prices are Adults – £4.00, Children – £4.00, Children under 12 months old enter for FREE! Prices may differ on our event days.
Lancaster Park
Middleton Road West
Mills Hill
Chadderton
Oldham OL1 2TG
(Opposite Mills Hill Train Station)
Email: info@lancasterpark.co.uk
Opening Times
We are open – Term time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday only. School holidays: Everyday & All bank holidays.
Opening times are 9:30am -4:00pm.
Tickets must be booked online in advance of your visit.