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Farms & Petting Farms in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has a good spread of farms close to the centre. Lauriston Farm is free to get into and lets kids join a tour or just tramp about the fields, while Swanston Farm has school groups meeting hens, goats and Highland Cows on guided tours. Out at Queensferry, Craigies Little Farmers charges from £5 and has a play barn for when the weather turns, plus goats, Highland coos and Shetland ponies to feed. For something different, BobCat Alpacas in Edinburgh lets you lead an alpaca on a proper walk from £30, and Wee Eden out in West Calder does the same for less at £10, with a bring your own picnic afterwards. Toddlers will do best at Lauriston or Craigies, both outdoor with easy feeding. If you fancy a longer trip out to Cupar, Cairnie Fruit Farm has a six-acre maize maze and a Funyard for kids aged three and up, with free parking and an on-site cafe.
6 places 1 free to visit
from £30BobCat Alpacas
Edinburgh · ages 0-11
Lead an alpaca on a proper walk, then get stuck in with hand feeding back at the farm.
Booking required
Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze
Cupar · ages 3+
Pick your own strawberries, get lost in a six-acre maize maze, and let the kids loose in the Funyard.
Accessible toiletAllergy awareBirthday partiesBlue badge parking+12 more
from £5Craigies Little Farmers
Queensferry · ages 1+
Goats, Highland coos and Shetland ponies to feed, plus a play barn for when the drizzle sets in.
Allergy awareBirthday partiesBooking requiredCafé+5 more
FreeLauriston Farm
Edinburgh
A working city farm where kids can join a tour, help in the garden, or just tramp about the fields for free.
CaféOutdoor playToiletsParking
Swanston Farm
Edinburgh
A working farm near Edinburgh where school groups meet hens, goats and Highland Cows on guided tours and outdoor learning days.
Dog friendlyFood on siteWheelchair accessible
from £10Wee Eden
West Calder · ages 0+
Walk an alpaca round an obstacle course, feed the goats and hens, then bring your own picnic for afterwards.
Birthday partiesBooking requiredDog friendlyFree parking+3 more
Good to know: farms & petting farms in Edinburgh
Are any of them free?
Yes, Lauriston Farm is free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £5 at Craigies Little Farmers. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find farms & petting farms in Edinburgh, Cupar, Queensferry and West Calder. Every place we list is in or around Edinburgh, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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