The Bucks Goat Centre
BEST FOR
Ages 2-15
ENTRY
from £1
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Aylesbury
What it’s like
A hands-on farm where you feed goats, alpacas, rabbits and ferrets, with picnic tables outside for lunch.
You come here to get close to animals rather than just look at them. Goats push in for attention, alpacas hang about at the fence and there are rabbits and ferrets to meet too. Buy a pot of feed for a pound and the goats will decide you're their new best friend for the afternoon. Saturdays bring Bunny Brunch at 10.30am, a chance to feed treats to the smaller animals, and there are Mini Farmer Sessions and animal encounters listed too, so it's worth timing your visit around one of those if your child wants more than just wandering and feeding.
Entry is £8 for an adult and £6 for a child aged 2 to 15, with under 2s free. A family ticket for two adults and two children comes to £22, which works out cheaper than paying separately if there's four of you. There's a season pass too if you know you'll be back, priced by adult, concession, child and family.
Food is where it gets a bit fiddly. You can't eat or drink inside the centre itself, only in the picnic area outside the farm, so pack a lunch if you want to make a full morning of it rather than relying on the café for everything. Parking is free and there's a large car park on site, and if you'd rather leave the car at home the number 130 bus stops at Freemantle, a five minute walk away on pavement.
It's an outdoor farm, so wet weather changes the day. The site is upfront that wheelchairs and buggies can get round most of it when the ground is dry, but wet grass blocks off some areas, and they'd rather you rang ahead on a soggy day than turn up and find half the farm out of reach. Wash hands after touching the animals and expect the odd nip or butt from a goat with opinions, it's a working farm, not a soft play.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 2 to 15, though under 5s will get the most from the feeding
- Parking
- Large FREE car park on site
- Dogs
- Not allowed on the farm
- Getting there by bus or train
- Bus 130 to Freemantle Bus Stop, 5 minute walk with pavement
- Worth knowing
- Children go free with registered childminders on Wednesdays (term time only)
- Animal feed is £1 a pot, worth grabbing on the way in
- Goats and other animals may nip or butt, so keep an eye on younger children
- Wash hands after touching the animals, there's a zoonotic disease risk with any farm contact
- There's a season pass option if you think you'll visit more than once or twice a year
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£8 for an adult, £6 for a child aged 2 to 15, and under 2s go free. A family ticket for two adults and two children is £22.
Do we need to book?
No, you can just turn up during opening hours.
What are the opening hours?
10am to 4.30pm, seven days a week, plus Mondays in Bucks school holidays and on bank holidays.
Is it good for a toddler?
Under 2s get in free and there's plenty at ground level to see, though buggy access depends on how wet the ground is that day.
What about food and drink?
You can't eat or drink inside the centre, only in the picnic area outside the farm, so bring a packed lunch if you want to stay a while.
Is there parking?
A large free car park on site.
Can we get there without a car?
The number 130 bus stops at Freemantle, about a five minute walk away on pavement.
What if it rains?
Wheelchairs and buggies can access all of the farm when the ground is dry, but wet weather blocks off some areas, so it's best to call ahead if the forecast looks bad.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs aren't allowed on the farm.
Do they do birthday parties?
Birthday parties are listed among the things they offer.
Can children go free with a childminder?
Children go free with a registered childminder on Wednesdays in term time, but you need proof of the childminder registration.
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