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Address
Weald Road,
South Weald,
Brentwood,
Essex,
CM14 5AY
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Details
COVID UPDATE
Opening 10th July. Limited capacity and all tickets must be purchased online www.omdfarm.co.uk
Old Macdonald’s Farm & Fun Park is situated within Brentwood Essex, with so much to do indoors & outdoors your kids will never be stuck for fun activities here. When the weather is a bit drizzly we have two indoor play areas for you and the kids to play and stay dry as well as three outdoor play parks & areas for when the sun is shining! We have welcomed our NEW Doggy Dog Rollercoaster this year which is very popular and are welcoming our NEW Crazy Barn ride very soon keep updated via our ‘What’s New Page’ at http://www.omdfarm.co.uk/blog/ , We also have everybody’s old favourites the carousel, Train, Tractor & Pony ride! There’s so much to do! You can greet some of our farmyard friends including our Pigs, Goats, Cows, Chicken, Ponies, Shire horse and our not so farmyard animals the Meerkats, Rheas, Llamas, Alpacas & Tortoises! We are pleased to announce special events, workshops & animal petting sessions throughout the year including school holidays check out our website for more details!
Awarding winning attraction- National Farm Attractions Network Award for Education 2015. Awarded highly commended by BIAZA 2012. Popular attraction for families and for schools and colleges encouraging learning through fun for all ages. Fully accessible pathways allow those with mobility problems and families with push chairs to reach all parts of the farm, and staff are on hand to assist those with special needs. Learn about Old Macdonald's Regional award winning environmental project, follow our ‘Fun Facts Trail’ a fun way to learn about our animals and come up with your own ideas for helping improve the world in which we live whilst having an enjoyable day out.
Minimum stay over 4 hours.
Awarded highly commended by BIAZA 2012. Popular attraction for families and for schools and colleges encouraging learning through fun for all ages. Fully accessible pathways allow those with mobility problems and families with push chairs to reach all parts of the farm, and staff are on hand to assist those with special needs. Learn about Old Macdonald's conservation & bio diversity projects, and come up with your ideas for helping improve the world in which we live whilst having an enjoyable day out.
Opening details
October 1st - March 31st: 10am - 4.00pm weekdays & weekends. Please check website for winter closures.
Prices
Please visit: www.omdfarm.co.uk (Discounts are available for online bookings)
Price includes all activities and wristbands for unlimited goes on the rides. Admission for under 2 year olds are free and also includes the wristband at no extra cost.
Optional coin operated arcade games are available helping raise funds for conservation.
There are special rates for group bookings including schools and special needs. Plus afternoon saver prices, birthday parties and up and coming special event offers.
Directions
Map reference: TQ 549942 Lat: 51.62595 Long: 0.23750
By Road:
Close to the A12 (A1023)/M25 junction 28, follow road signs to Brentwood and then to the farm. First class parking facilities for all with parking for those with disabilities close to farm entrance. Also coach parking for schools and other groups.
Parking: free
Nearby
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Cash Point
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
Facilities for visually impaired
Awarded highly commended by BIAZA 2012. Popular attraction for families and for schools and colleges encouraging learning through fun for all ages. Fully accessible pathways allow those with mobility problems and families with push chairs to reach all parts of the farm, and staff are on hand to assist those with special needs. Learn about Old Macdonald's conservation & bio diversity projects, and come up with your ideas for helping improve the world in which we live whilst having an enjoyable day out.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Baby changing facilities
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Wheelchairs provided
Free
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system
Entrance
Ramp to entrance
Handrail by ramp
Entrance is well lit
Food
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Sugar free (diabetic)
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Low potassium
Low sodium
Nut free
Additive free
Organic
Vegetarian
Vegan
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Children's menu
Notes
The farm has one wheelchair to provide on request (Please ring to book in advance). Cafe provides a variety of freshly cooked meals such as: Fish, Jacket Potatoes, sandwiches, Baguettes, Hamburgers and vegetable Burgers. Some food products are also Halal (Please ask in Cafe direct). Preliminary visits are avaliable for groups.