Join us for a school trip they’ll always remember!
It’s really important to us that we provide school children with the opportunity to have genuine animal encounters and enjoy being outdoors!
For just £8 per child (one free adult per 3 paying children), on Fridays during term time we welcome groups of 9+ children to experience all the farm has to offer.
Your class will be met by our friendly team who will show you some of the highlights before allowing you to explore independently. We’ll supply you with complimentary animal feed (one bag per 2 children) so that you can feed the animals along the way.
Get up close to the rabbits and guinea pigs in our animal Petting Barn, meet our giant tortoises and meet the horses, alpacas, miniature donkeys and more while you explore the Nature Walk.
With two play areas along the way, let the kids blow off some steam while you take the weight off at our picnic benches.
Any questions, just email info@lancasterpark.co.uk
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How to organise a group trip with us
1. Decide on your group size and what date you’d like to visit.
Make a booking
2. Use our online booking system to pay for and secure your booking.
Arrange a pre-visit
3. Email us with your booking number to arrange a date for you to pop down.
Lancaster Farm & Animal Park
Middleton Road
Chadderton
Oldham
OL1 2TG
Sometimes using a SatNav and our postcode doesn’t work well – it’s best to put “Lancaster Park & Animal Farm” into your “Maps”
(We’re behind the bus lay-by, opposite Mills Hill Train Station)
Opening Times
School and nursery groups can visit us on Fridays during term time!
We are open on Fridays during term time (February – July only) to allow for school/nursery groups (as well as the general public) to visit during the week. Click this link to see available dates
Opening times are 9:30am – 4:00pm
Prices
- Discounted rate for school and nursery groups (minimum 9 children).
- Class Ticket (up to 30 children + 10 adults) £240 per class
- Small groups (minimum 9 children) £8 per child.
- Complimentary entry for 1 adult per 3 children.
- Extra Adults £8 per adult.
Staff Supervision
We ask that all school/nursery groups meet the recommended adult to child ratios when visiting the farm. More information can be found on the NSPCC website here.
With this in mind on Fridays during term time only, we allow complimentary entry for 1 adult per 3 children for school/nursery groups ONLY.
Lunch
Most school/nursery groups find it easiest to bring along a packed lunch if they are planning on eating at the farm, however we do have a small kiosk selling hot and cold drinks and some snacks (our kiosks accept cash payments only). We have lots of picnic benches that you are welcome to use.
Suitable Clothing & Footwear
We are an outdoor attraction, therefore please ensure your whole group dress appropriately for the weather on the day.
Make a booking
You can make an booking via our website booking system. Payment can be made by card only – we do not accept bank transfers at this time. Your visit is secured once a booking has been made via our online booking system.
Lamb Feeding Activity
On selected dates during March, April, May & June we offer a lamb feeding activity. If your group plan to attend during these months and intend on taking part in the lamb feeding activity please email us to request our Lamb Feeding Activity Risk Assessment.
Risk Assessment
We strongly recommend that a member of your group completes a pre-visit prior to your group visit. This will enable you to familiarise yourself with the farm layout. Pre-visits can be completed by up to two members of staff on Fridays during term time between 9:30am – 4pm. The link below takes you to our risk assessment, we have left several spaces at the end to allow you to adapt this to your requirements. If you have any questions please email info@lancasterpark.co.uk
Staying Safe
Please be aware that any contact with any animal can present significant health risks, especially for children under 5 as they are more vulnerable to infections. For your protection you should read and implement the instructions below…
Adult Supervision
Children must be supervised at all times on the farm. Children under the age of 16 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult who is over 18 years of age.
Hand Washing
It’s essential to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after contact with any animals and especially BEFORE eating, drinking or any hand-to-face contact. Hand washing facilities can be found at regular intervals around the farm, please ensure your whole group use them.
Hand Sanitiser Gels and Wipes
Hand sanitisers, gels and wipes are not enough to remove all germs that may be present on farms, it’s really important that you wash your hands with soap and water.
Play Areas
Our play areas are unmanned. Parents/adults are required to supervise their own children at all times. Read the Safety Rules and make sure your child/children adhere to these rules. Please make sure that hands are washed before entering the play areas.
Eating and Drinking
Please ensure that hands are washed BEFORE eating and drinking. Only eat and drink in designated areas.
Pregnant Women
In order to protect their own health and that of their unborn child, women who are, or who may be, pregnant must avoid contact with livestock animals, especially goats, sheep, cattle and their young. This is because infectious organisms that could harm them or their unborn child may be present in birth fluids of livestock animals. Pregnant women must also pay particular attention to their personal hygiene by avoiding touching animals and their enclosures and by frequently washing their hands with soap and water.
Animals Can Bite
Children should be supervised by their accompanying at all times when touching, stroking or feeding any animals.
Stay Out
Under no circumstances should you be inside of an animal pen/enclosure.
First Aid
The first aid box is located at the First Aid Room.
Please inform a member of staff should you require first aid, one of our trained first aiders will be happy to help.
Things To Do
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!
