Name: Cogges Manor Farm
Rating: 5.0

Cogges Manor Farm

Cogges Manor Farm, Church Ln, Witney OX28 3LA, United Kingdom

1-90 Years

Paid

Description

Cogges Manor Farm, located in the Cogges area of Witney in the beautiful Oxfordshire Cotswolds, is just 12 miles from Oxford and close to other charming towns and villages such as Bampton, Burford, Chipping Norton, Minster Lovell, and Shipton-Under-Wychwood. This 17-acre heritage site features a Manor House and farmyard with over 1,000 years of history, including Yew Tree Farm from Downton Abbey. Cogges Manor Farm offers a rich family experience with animals including goats, sheep, Shetland ponies Toffee and Treacle, heritage ducks, chickens, turkeys, and smaller animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits.

Visitors can explore the historic farmstead, enjoy the Cotswold scenery, and participate in special events and adult learning workshops. Day tickets are £11.55/£10.50 for adults, £8.25/£7.50 for children aged 3–16 years (under 3s free), and £39.05/£35.50 for a family of 2 adults and up to 3 children.

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Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Animals: Meet the animals of Cogges at weekend and Bank Holiday ‘Meet the Animals’ sessions. The Manor House and historic farm buildings, including the first floor, are open to visitors, offering stories of the past and a glimpse of Yew Tree Farm from Downton Abbey. Animals illustrate Cogges’ farming history, from wool trade to small-scale contemporary farming, helping tell the story of the site over centuries.
- Goats: Anglo-Saxon and African Nubian goats, named after Downton Abbey characters, greet visitors near the entrance. Pygmy goats Jonathon, Timmy, and Lewis can also be seen depending on the weather.
- Sheep: Sheep graze in pasture during open season. Visitors can see shearing demonstrations and learn about Witney’s wool trade history on the Witney Wool heritage trail.
- Shetland Ponies – Toffee and Treacle: Mother-and-son Shetland ponies Toffee and Treacle arrived in 2013. Treacle has health challenges, and fundraising is ongoing for a safe outdoor paddock. Donations: link.
- Heritage Ducks, Chickens and Turkeys: Heritage ducks, chickens, and resident turkeys roam freely in the farmyard and dairy lawn. Eggs are available in the café, subject to availability.
Gardens, Grounds and Trails: Explore 17 acres of grounds and heritage trails. The Walled Garden produces vegetables, herbs, and fruit, including espalier apple and quince trees. Produce is available at Cogges Kitchen café or for a small donation.
Adventure Play Fort: Children can climb the adventure play fort, use the zipwire, and enjoy a range of outdoor play equipment on the site of the original house.
Smaller Animals: Guinea pigs and rabbits provide an introduction to basic animal care, requiring similar routines and diet attention as other farm animals.
What's on: https://www.cogges.org.uk/cogges-events

Facilities

FREE Parking available
Dogs are welcome

Website

Contact

Video

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Child (aged 3–16 years): £8.25 / £7.50; children under 3 enter free
Adult: £11.55 (Gift Aid) / £10.50 (Non Gift Aid)
Family (2 adults + up to 3 children aged 3–16 years): £39.05 / £35.50
Annual Pass: https://shop3.myonlinebooking.co.uk/cogges/memberships.aspx?tid=15
Tour groups: https://www.cogges.org.uk/tour-groups

Pricing URL: https://www.cogges.org.uk/tickets

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Cogges Birthday Parties: Birthday parties are for up to 12 children, including the birthday child.
- Start Time: 11:00 am
- Animal food pots for all children
- Two reserved picnic tables with tablecloths and bunting
- Private ‘Meet the Animals’ session
- Price (excluding admission): Non-Season Ticket holders: £50 & Season Ticket holders: £45
- Admission:
  - Group rates for more than 12 attendees or non-Season Ticket holders: £6 per adult, £4.50 per child (3+)
  - Season Ticket holders and children under 3: free
- Booking: Book via the website and submit the completed Booking Form to [email protected]
- Optional Extras:
  - Children’s lunch boxes: £6 each
  - Party bags: £4 each (pencil, bubbles, sunflower seeds, toy/book)
  - Birthday cake enquiries: [email protected]

Cogges Manor Farm is open daily from 9.30am - 5pm.
Cogges Kitchen Café: 9am - 4.30pm (Last orders at 4pm)

Address: Cogges Manor Farm, Church Ln, Witney OX28 3LA, United Kingdom

Post Code: OX28 3LA

Council: West Oxfordshire

County: Oxfordshire

From the A40, head for the Cogges car park and follow the brown Cogges signs (with a cart symbol) to Cogges Hill Road. Do not drive down Church Lane as there is no parking and no through road. There is a short walk from the car park - either follow the path over the wooden bridge and across the field or follow the footpath to the entrance via Church Lane.
Bus: There are good bus services to Witney from all directions - Oxford, Eynsham, Chipping Norton, Cheltenham, Burford and Abingdon. S1, S2/H2 & S7 bus routes from Oxford and Cheltenham stop at top of Church Lane, a short 3 - 5 minute walk to the entrance. From other Cotswold towns, take a bus to Market Square in the centre of Witney and it's just a-10 minute walk. Visit www.stagecoachbus.com for more information and timetables.
Train: Closest railway station is Hanborough. You’ll need to then catch the 233 bus to the centre of Witney and walk, or get a taxi direct. Charlbury and Shipton-Under-Wychwood are also taxi or bus rides away.
Bike or on foot: Leave your car at home, it's good for the environment and good for your health. Cogges is no more than a 10-minute walk from Witney town centre (off Witan Way/Farm Mill or Avenue Two/Station Lane), down a footpath/cycle track with lovely nature views of the River Windrush, lake and meadows.