Craigies Little Farmers
BEST FOR
Ages 1+
ENTRY
from £5
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Queensferry
What it’s like
Goats, Highland coos and Shetland ponies to feed, plus a play barn for when the drizzle sets in.
This is a proper working farm with a play barn bolted on, so your kids get both: goats and sheep to feed, Highland cattle and Shetland ponies to gawp at, and an indoor barn plus outdoor play yard for when they've had enough of animals or the weather's turned. There are animal shows three times a day, at 11, 1:30 and 3, which is worth building your visit around if you want to catch one. The Nature Detective trail and Pick Your Own fruit give you something to do beyond the pens too.
You have to book ahead, every single visitor, which is a bit of a faff if you're the spontaneous type, but it does mean you're not turning up to a heaving car park. Weekday off-peak is the better deal at £5 for an adult and £7 for a child, or £20 for a family ticket. Turn up on a Saturday or Sunday and it jumps to £7, £9 and £28, so the weekend premium is real. Parking's free either way.
Food works through an app at your table, no need to book ahead for that bit, and they do gluten-free, vegan and veggie options if you ask. The one rule to know before you go is that it's a nut-free site, so no packed lunches in the play barn beyond baby food and formula, which they'll warm up for you. Around two hours is what they reckon for a visit, and that feels about right for a one-year-old just as much as a four-year-old who wants to see everything twice.
It's ground-floor accessible throughout the café, play barn and outdoor areas, with accessible toilets too, though some of the raised play bits are out of reach for wheelchairs. Dogs aren't allowed in with the animals or in play areas unless they're guide dogs, but there's a small outdoor canine café if you've brought the family dog along for the ride.
What’s on here
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Ages 1 to 8, with shows and feeding to time your visit around
- Booking
- Pre-booking required. Walk-ins not guaranteed
- Parking
- Free on site, included with ticket
- How long to allow
- Around 2 hours recommended
- Food
- On-site family-friendly café with farm-fresh food
- Pushchairs
- Pushchair access in ground-floor areas including café and play barn
- Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair accessible ground floor with café, play barn and outdoor areas
- Dogs
- Guide dogs only in play areas and animal areas
- Parties
- Three party rooms with farm-fresh food, animal meet-and-greet, play barn access
- Booking is compulsory for every visitor, not just a suggestion for busy days
- It's a nut-free site, so leave the packed lunch at home except for baby food
- Weekend prices are noticeably higher than weekday off-peak
- The petting area can close now and then for animal care or vet visits
- Pregnant visitors are advised to steer clear of the lambing sheep
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£5 for an adult and £7 for a child if you go Monday to Friday off-peak, or a family ticket for £20. Weekends push that up to £7, £9 and £28.
Do we need to book?
Yes, everyone in your group needs a ticket booked in advance. Walk-ins aren't guaranteed a spot.
What age is it suitable for?
It's designed for children from age 1 upwards, with an adult accompanying anyone under 16.
How long should we plan to stay?
Around two hours is what they suggest, which fits the animal shows and a play barn session comfortably.
Can we bring our own food?
Only baby formula and baby food, nothing else. It's a nut-free site and they'll warm bottles for you if you ask.
Is there a café?
There's an on-site café with farm-fresh food, ordered through an app at your table. No table booking needed, and they do gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options.
Is parking included?
Parking's free and included with your ticket.
What animals will we see?
Goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, Shetland ponies and Highland cattle, with feeding opportunities when the animals are up for it.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
The café, play barn and outdoor areas are all ground-floor and wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets too. Some of the elevated play areas can't be reached by wheelchair.
Can we bring the dog?
Only guide dogs are allowed in the play areas and animal areas. There's a small outdoor canine café where your dog can rest with you.
Do you do birthday parties?
There are three party rooms with farm-fresh food, an animal meet-and-greet and play barn access included.
What time are the animal shows?
They run three times a day, at 11am, 1:30pm and 3pm.
Animals
Chickens
Chickens at the mini animal farm.
Highland coos (Iona and Skye)
Highland cows named Iona and Skye.
Pigs
Pigs at the mini animal farm.
Pygmy goats
Pygmy goats visitors can get up close to.
Shetland ponies
Shetland ponies at the mini animal farm.
Areas to explore
Indoor Play Barn
indoorsAdventure play barn with indoor play area.
Mini Animal Farm
Farm area where visitors can meet pygmy goats, pigs, Shetland ponies, chickens and Highland coos.
Outdoor Play Yard
outdoorsMucky outdoor play yard.
Experiences
Lambing shed
Seasonal lambing shed; pregnant visitors advised to take care due to infection risk from lambing sheep.
Also on site
Toyshop
On-site toyshop.
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