Old Down Estate
ENTRY
from £9.95
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Bristol
What it’s like
66 acres of walled garden, adventure park and an animal barn to explore, with a Victorian estate feel to the whole day.
The animal barn and the adventure park are the two things kids will drag you towards first, but the Victorian walled garden is the bit to save for last, it's a proper set piece rather than a quick wander. There's also pumpkin carving and slime making listed among the activities, so this isn't just a farm with a slide bolted on. With 66 acres to get through, this is a full day out rather than a quick stop before lunch.
Entry is £10.50 for a child and £9.95 for an adult, or £39 for a family of four, which stings a bit for a farm visit but the grounds are big enough to justify it. Under-2s and carers go free. There's a 10% discount for students, NHS workers, Special Forces and over-60s if that applies to you.
Booking online is recommended to guarantee entry, though you can buy on arrival if there's space. If you only fancy the café, you don't need to pay park entry at all, it serves food from 9am to 3pm with jacket potatoes and paninis, and there's a restaurant doing Sunday lunch and afternoon tea in the Manor House if you want to make more of it. Dogs are welcome round the estate and parking's free with an overflow field for busier days.
It's open 10am to 5pm from April to September and 10am to 4pm the rest of the year, daily, apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Ground-level access runs throughout with ramps into the shop and café, so a buggy or wheelchair shouldn't hit any real obstacles.
What’s on here
- MON26
Halloween Half Term
from £4 · 5 more dates
- SUN1
Candle Making Workshop
10:00 - 12:30 · from £35
- SUN1
Halloween Afternoon Tea
12:00 · from £14.50
- SUN1
Faux Stained Glass Workshop
13:30 · from £35
- THU5
Low Noise Fireworks 2026
16:00 · from £9.50
- WED25
Christmas Market at Old Down Estate
10:00 · Free · 1 more dates
- FRI27
Foxhills Spa Christmas Event
11:00 · from £20
- FRI4
Casino Night Christmas Parties
19:00 · from £69 · 7 more dates
- SUN6
Festive Sunday Lunch
12:30 · from £14
- SAT19
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
from £20.95 · 5 more dates
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- No set age range listed, but the mix of animals and adventure park suits most young families
- Booking
- Online booking recommended to guarantee entry and reduce queues
- Parking
- Free on-site parking with overflow car park
- How long to allow
- Full day outing recommended given 66 acres of grounds with multiple activities
- Food
- Café with brunch options (jacket potatoes, paninis, soup, breakfast items) open 9am-3pm
- Wheelchairs
- Ground-level access throughout estate, ramps into shop and Barn Café, disabled car parking at front
- Dogs
- Dog-friendly
- Getting there by bus or train
- From M48 motorway: exit at Junction 1, follow signs to Thornbury, turn right into Foxholes Lane at top of hill
- Parties
- Children's parties available. Contact for large group bookings over 8 people or private dining with room hire charges
- The walled garden and animal barn are separate draws, so pace yourselves across the day
- Baby changing is in the toilets opposite the café
- Membership gets you unlimited entry all year plus perks like the spa and afternoon tea
- The estate closes fully on Saturday 26 September 2026
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£10.50 for a child, £9.95 for an adult, or £39 for a family of two adults and two children. Under-2s and carers go in free.
Do we need to book ahead?
Booking online is recommended to guarantee entry, especially on busier days. You can turn up and buy on arrival but it's subject to availability.
What are the opening hours?
10am to 5pm daily from April to September, and 10am to 4pm daily from October to March. It's shut on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Is there anywhere to eat?
A café open 9am to 3pm with jacket potatoes, paninis and breakfast items, plus a restaurant in the Manor House for Sunday lunch and afternoon tea. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are catered for.
Can we just visit the café without paying park entry?
Yes, the café is free to visit on its own. You only pay entry if you want to explore the wider park.
Is there parking?
Free on-site parking with an overflow car park for busy days, plus disabled parking at the front.
Is it accessible for wheelchairs and buggies?
Ground-level access runs throughout the estate, with ramps into the shop and the Barn Café.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are welcome across the estate.
Do you do birthday parties?
Children's parties are available, and there's an option for private dining or room hire for larger groups over eight.
Is there a discount for NHS staff or students?
10% off for students, NHS workers, Special Forces and over-60s with valid ID.
Can we buy gift vouchers?
Park entry vouchers are available to buy.
How long should we plan to stay?
Most people treat it as a full day out given the size of the grounds and the number of things to do.
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