About Cotswold Farm Park
Cotswold Farm Park, high on the wolds near Guiting Power, was founded in 1971 by Joe Henson to help save rare farm breeds, and is now run by his son, farmer and television presenter Adam Henson. More than 50 rare and native breeds live here, from Cotswold sheep and Highland cattle to donkeys, pigs and goats, and the Rare Breeds Walkway lets you meet and feed many of them.
Spring is the busiest season for young animals: a lambing barn opens over February half term, and lambs and goat kids are bottle-fed daily at 11:30am and 3:30pm. Summer brings flower fields and themed weekends. In October the pick-your-own pumpkin patch opens Fridays to Sundays and through half term (2026: 16–18 and 21–31 October), and Father Christmas visits on weekends from late November.
Children can handle chicks in the Discovery Barn, play in the indoor Adventure Barn, and burn off energy on bouncy pillows, swings, a zip wire, sandpits and pedal tractors. There is a woodland area with a mud kitchen and a bee observation hive, plus a tractor safari ride for a small extra charge. The Ox Shed serves breakfast, brunch and lunch from local ingredients and can be visited without a park ticket. Lodges, cabins, glamping tents and camping pitches on site include free park entry. Dog rules differ between the park, the Ox Shed and events fields, so check before bringing one.
Cotswold Lavender at Snowshill, near Broadway, is about 15 minutes north; its fields are open from mid-June to early August, so a July day can combine the lavender with the farm park.
What to do
- Bottle-feed lambs and goat kids at 11:30am or 3:30pm
- Walk the Rare Breeds Walkway and feed Cotswold sheep and Highland cattle
- Handle chicks in the Discovery Barn
- Pick pumpkins in October (2026: 16–18 and 21–31 October)
- Ride the tractor farm safari
- Eat breakfast or lunch at the Ox Shed
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Lambing from February half term; bottle-feeding in spring; flower fields in summer; pumpkin picking in October; Christmas visits from late November
- Hours
- Autumn 2026: daily 9:30am–5pm, last entry 4:30pm (closes 4pm on some October Sundays)
- Admission
- Tickets booked online (cheaper in advance); 2026 pumpkin patch from £15.50
Good to know
- Accessibility
- The Rare Breeds Walkway is described as accessible; an accessibility page is on their website
- Reservations
- Recommended (book online in advance to save money)
Tips for your visit
- Book online ahead of time to save money on tickets
- Older sat navs may not find GL54 5FL; try GL54 5UG and follow the brown signs
- Plan around the 11:30am and 3:30pm bottle-feeding sessions
- Check the dog rules before you go, as they differ between the park, café and event fields
Pair it with a lavender farm
Cotswold Lavender · about 15 minutes away
Cotswold Lavender at Snowshill is about 15 minutes north and open mid-June to early August, so July is the month to do both.
Getting there
Questions
Who runs Cotswold Farm Park?
Farmer and TV presenter Adam Henson; his father Joe founded it in 1971 to protect rare breeds.
Can I visit the café without a ticket?
Yes, the Ox Shed can be visited without a farm park ticket.
When is pumpkin picking?
Fridays to Sundays in October and through half term; in 2026, 16–18 and 21–31 October.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Broadway & the North Cotswolds
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