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Hands-On Farming Fun for The Whole Family At Longdown Activity Farm
Bottle-feeding kid goats and calves, holding fluffy chicks, collecting freshly laid eggs, and feeding the ducks are just some of the hands-on activities the whole family can enjoy at Longdown Activity Farm.
There are many other friendly animals to meet around the farm, including cows, alpacas, Pygmy goats, donkeys and ponies – don’t miss cheeky Chesney the Shetland and Blue the Shire. Also, pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, a very large tortoise called Jeffery, ducks, chickens, and geese - plus plenty of babies, large and small.
The all-inclusive outdoor play area offers fun for everyone, featuring a wheelchair-accessible swing suitable for all ages. There’s a zip wire, play tractors, swings, climbing frame, brilliantly bouncy trampolines, and a sandpit complete with mud kitchens (including an accessible kitchen) and diggers. Children will also love the Pitchfork and Putt crazy golf course*, the ride-on toy tractors and go-karts, and Little Farmers’ Play Yard – a simulated pen to muck out – without the poop!
The popular - and delightfully bumpy - tractor and trailer ride is not to be missed! There’s no extra charge (weather and ground conditions permitting).
Longdown Activity Farm is proud to offer a Changing Room facility complete with an adult-sized changing bed and lifting hoist for visitors who require these amenities.
A visit to the Farm Shop is the perfect way to round off the day, where visitors can browse a range of delicious, locally sourced produce before heading home.
*Small extra charge.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Assisted Needs* | £9.50 per ticket |
| Single Admission | £14.50 per ticket |
* Verification in the form of a DLA letter, Pip letter, blue badge or Gateway card may be requested. One carer can enter for free.
Children UNDER 3 years old are free (if your child has reached their 3rd birthday, they will need a ticket).
Longdown Activity Farm is situated on the edge of the New Forest National Park, seven miles west of Southampton city centre and three miles east of Lyndhurst. Longdown Activity Farm is well sign-posted with brown tourist signs from all major routes being M3/M27, A326 and A35. For Sat-Nav users, our Post Code is SO40 7EH
By Bus:
Blue Star No 6: A regular hourly (every other hour on Sundays and bank holidays) bus services a route between Southampton and Lymington. The nearest bus stop to the Farm is Ashdene Road/Whartons Lane. The nearest bus stop to the train station is next to the arcade of shops and the Happy Cheese pub at Ashurst.
By Train:
Nearest train station: Ashurst, New Forest. Situated next to the New Forest Hotel.
The train station is a good 30-minute walk from us. Turn right onto the A35 and walk through Ashurst village, past the Co-op on your left, and following the road until you get to Deerleap Lane. Longdown Activity Farm is a 3-minute walk down Deerleap Lane, on the left, just past the church.
If this walk is a little ambitious, the New Forest Hotel has details of reputable local taxi drivers.
| Season (14 Feb 2026 - 2 Nov 2026) |
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* 10am – 5pm (closes 4.30pm from October 2026)
Open selected days through November and December 2026 – see website for details.
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