Swinhoe Farm Riding Centre,

Advantages: Lots of animals and play things to do
Disadvantages: Grounds not kept in tip top condition for pushchair access.

...We've just been on holiday in Northumberland and whilst there decided to visit Whitehouse Farm Centre in Morpeth. Getting there ------------------ Morpeth is approximately 14 miles from Newcastle. It is well sign posted and they have a sizable car park and separate parking areas for coaches. Prices and Opening times ------------------------------------ Adults £6.75 Children (3-16 years) £5.75 Children under 2 free Concessions £5.75 Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children) £22.50 Annual membership for adult £36.70, for children £30.70 These prices are for 2008, credit and debit cards are accepted so you don't have to carry loads of cash with you! Opening times are 10am to 5pm daily except Monday's, Bank holiday Monday and school holiday mondays the farm is also open. Upon Admission... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to build
Disadvantages: Easily falls apart

...For my sons 3rd birthday we werent sure what to buy but on a visit to ELC we spotted the farm set and thought this would be great as he had a collection of animals but we used old cereal boxes and things to store them in. The collection was wooden so I thought that it would with stand wear and tear well. It has 2 base boards which are green with tractor marks and a pond on them. They fit together then you build the farm, barns, walls etc on top. There are 2 large barns, a pig sty and a hen house. Each of these have 4 walls which you push together, 2 sides have holes 4 holes in them and 2 sides have 4 small wooden pegs sticking out and as you push them together it forms the walls and you then place a roof on top. This making of them is quite tricky but I thought that the idea was greagt as it didnt take long to build or dismantle... Read review

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Advantages: Loads to do
Disadvantages: Cafe is a bit expensive

...Every year we usually go on holiday to Devon and one of the places we always try to visit while in Devon is Pennywell farm. Pennywell Farm is located in South devon just outside Buckfastleigh, when you arrive at the farm you will find a very spacious carpark, even in the summer when the farm is very busy you will find enough space to park the car. You pay for your tickets inside the shop and the first thing you will notice is how friendly the staff are, the children get given name tags and an activity sheet. You can also purchase food for the animals which was 50p a pot the last time we went there. As you come out of the shop you will go into the pets corner which is full of animals that you can pick up. Last year there were tiny little ducklings and piglets which were so adorable, there is always a member of staff at hand... Read review

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