Forge Mill Farm
ENTRY
from £7.50
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
West Bromwich
What it’s like
Sandwell Valley farm with animals, Natural Play Barn and farm shop in West Bromwich.
Council-run farm in Sandwell Valley Country Park, West Bromwich - farm trail, animals, Natural Play Barn, farm shop and education programmes. Open weekends, holidays and term-time weekdays; last entry typically 15:30.
Standard day tickets from about £7.50 adult/child 2-14; under-2s free on standard days. Add-on play sessions available. Parking and step-free access on site.
A proper Black Country farm day out from Birmingham without the long drive to Warwickshire.
Facilities
Plan your visit
How much does Forge Mill Farm cost?
Entry starts from £7.50. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's parking on site, plus Blue Badge bays.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's a café, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.
Is it OK with a baby or toddler in tow?
Yes, there's baby change.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists step-free access, wheelchair access, an accessible toilet and a Changing Places facility.
Can the dog come?
Yes, it's listed as dog friendly. Worth checking any on-lead rules before you set off.
Do they do birthday parties?
Yes, the venue offers birthday parties, private party rooms and group bookings. Details and booking on their site.
Is it indoors?
No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.
How do we find it?
Access by car, bus, bike or on foot. Follow brown tourist information signs from either Newton Road or Holyhead Road. 10 mins from Junction 1 of the M5 and the centre of West Bromwich. Nearest bus stop is about 10 minutes walk, served by routes 5, 16 and 46.
Animals
Alpacas
Found on the farm trail.
Cows
Found on the farm trail.
Goats
Found on the farm trail, also used in the Walk With the Goats experience.
Our Animals & Rare Breeds
Over 300 animals on site; the farm is a registered Rare Breeds site.
Pigs
Found on the farm trail.
Experiences
Encounter Lambing Evenings
ages 11+Evening experience in the lambing sheds including a rustic dinner and hot drink, meeting lambs and farmers. 2 hour evening experience, over 11s only.
Feed With The Farmers
Help farmers with afternoon feeding of the animals. Lasts 1 hour, maximum group size of 10.
Low Ropes Adventure
outdoorsLow ropes adventure course in the woods. Lasts 1 hour, maximum group size of 15.
Walk With the Goats
Meet the goats in their field then walk around the farm with your chosen goat. Lasts 1 hour, maximum group size of 10.
Also on site
Farm Shop
Shop selling gifts, souvenirs, locally sourced produce, farm eggs and honey.
Areas to explore
Farm Trail & Interactions
A farm trail where visitors meet animals including cows, alpacas, pigs and goats.
Natural Play Barn
indoorsPurpose-built indoor adventure play area with indoor picnic area, toilets, indoor seating, classroom and party room. Play sessions last 1 hour.
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