Umberslade Farm Park

Butts Lane, Tanworth in Arden, Solihull, West Midlands, B94 5AE, England
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

Umberslade Farm Park is a wonderful, hands-on rural attraction that stands out as one of the best things to do with kids in Solihull. This traditional estate and family-focused children's farm park activity centre offers a fantastic variety of outdoor play, animal encounters, and nature trails. It provides the perfect countryside escape for parents looking to get their children away from screens and out into the fresh air.

General admission ticket prices and specialized family event rates are updated seasonally. The venue utilizes an upfront online booking system alongside custom family group options and seasonal passes to ensure your rural day out is planned perfectly.

If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids, this working estate grounds delivers a brilliant mix of agricultural learning and active play. It serves as an ideal destination for curious toddlers encountering small animals for the first time, energetic schoolchildren tackling outdoor play areas, and families who love exploring nature. Whether your children are eager to explore woodland paths or enjoy seasonal farm activities, everyone will head home with plenty of fantastic memories.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

Features

  • Sensory Play in Nature: Young children engage all their senses while exploring real woodland trails, touching natural textures, and listening to the ambient sounds of the countryside.
  • Interactive Exhibits of Farm Life: Toddlers and young kids can build fine motor skills by participating in supervised small animal handling sessions and exploring outdoor timber play yards.
  • Educational Day Out: Children discover the wonders of agriculture, learning how real working estates function and observing the changing of the seasons first-hand.

Detailed "Highlights"

  • The Commmunity Animal Barn: A classic wooden barn setup where younger children can get up close to friendly farm animals. It provides a comforting and exciting space for toddlers to see sheep, goats, and chickens in a traditional setting.
  • The Children's Adventure Play Area: A dedicated outdoor play zone equipped with sturdy wooden climbing frames, balance beams, and slides. It allows school-aged kids to test their physical agility and exhaust their energy in a safe environment.
  • The Umberslade Woodland Trails: A network of paths meandering through mature, beautiful trees on the estate. Families can enjoy a relaxed stroll while kids look out for local wildlife and build dens using fallen branches.
  • The Indoor Play Barn: A great indoor backup option featuring a smaller soft play frame and seating for parents. It keeps little ones entertained when an unexpected British rain shower passes over the fields.
  • Tractor and Trailer Rides: A highly popular farm experience where families climb aboard a large trailer pulled by a real estate tractor. Kids love the bumpy journey around the fields while taking in the expansive views of the Warwickshire countryside.

Detailed Inventory & Attractions

  • The Goat Walkway: A purpose-built, elevated run where kids can watch agile goats navigate timber climbing platforms.
  • The Chicken Coop Corner: An interactive enclosure showcasing multiple breeds of egg-laying poultry.
  • The Piggy Paddocks: Wide muddy fields where visitors can observe mother pigs and their lively young piglets rooting around.
  • Pony Grooming Stations: Designated safe spaces where children can brush the coats of the resident estate ponies under supervision.
  • The Toddler Tractor Arena: A flat, fenced zone filled with mini plastic ride-on toy tractors for very young kids to navigate.

Facilities

  • Clean Changing and Toilet Blocks: Hand-washing stations, family toilets, and dedicated baby changing spaces are strategically positioned near the main barns.
  • Buggy Paths and Accessible Walks: The main courtyards feature flat paths, though parents should bring sturdy all-terrain pushchairs for the woodland trails.
  • Picnic Lawns and Benches: Plenty of open-air wooden tables are spread across the grass lawns for families bringing homemade packed lunches.

What to see

What Visitors Love

  • Wonderfully Relaxed Atmosphere: Parents frequently praise the calm, open layout of the estate which allows children to explore nature without feeling rushed.
  • Immensely Helpful Staff: Reviewers emphasize that the estate team members are always polite, knowledgeable, and fantastic at introducing animals to nervous kids.
  • Great Outdoor Freedom: Families love the spacious woodland trails and wide lawns that give children plenty of room to run around safely.
  • Excellent On-Site Coffee: The high quality of the food and hot drinks at the café is a major hit with visiting adults.

What Visitors Don't Like

  • Muddy Paths in Winter: The natural woodland areas can become heavy going for standard strollers during the wet winter months.
  • Fewer Large Animals Out of Season: During specific transitional farming periods, some of the larger fields may have fewer animals on display.

Pro-Tips for Parents

  • Wear Wellies or Boots: As a real working countryside estate, the paths can become quite muddy after wet weather, so proper footwear is highly recommended.
  • Pack Hand Gel: Though multiple hand-washing stations with running water are available next to the animal barns, keeping a personal sanitizer handy is always useful.
  • Check the Daily Timetable: Take a photo of the activity blackboard right at the reception gate so you do not miss the scheduled animal handling sessions.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Complete pricing information is currently not available on the official website due to bespoke estate booking configurations. Please contact the venue to check current availability.

Pricing URL: https://www.umberslade-estate.com/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

  • Monday to Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00 (Varies seasonally)

Note: The café, glamping check-ins, and specific farm trails operate on independent timetables. Always check the live booking calendar before travel.

 

Address: Butts Lane, Tanworth in Arden, Solihull, West Midlands, B94 5AE, England

Post Code: B94 5AE

Council: Stratford-on-Avon

County: Warwickshire

  • By Car & Parking: Situated on Butts Lane in Tanworth-in-Arden. The estate provides an extensive, free gravel car park located directly outside the main reception barn entrance.
  • By Train: The venue is located roughly 1 mile from Danzey Railway Station, which connects to the wider local rail networks.

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