Lancaster Park & Animal Farm

Oldham

Zoo in Oldham

Opening Term time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday only (Friday term-time opening is February–July only; Sat/Sun Sept–Dec). School holidays: every day including all bank holidays. Opening times 9:30am–4:00pm. Closed from Christmas Day to mid-February.

Price Adults £8.50, Children £8.50, children under 12 months FREE. Cash only – no card machine. Extras: Animal Feed Bags £2, Rooster Rally £1, Caterpillar Ride £2, Digger Corner £1, Pirate Shootout £1. Halloween & Christmas events require online booking and event prices may differ.

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Age fit A great day out for the whole family – a children's petting farm

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Lancaster Park & Animal Farm is a family-run children's petting farm in Chadderton near Oldham, opened in 2011 by Benjamin Lancaster. Visitors can meet, touch and feed over 50 species of farm and domesticated animals, many of them rescues, and enjoy play areas along a scenic Nature Walk. Attractions include the Caterpillar barrel ride, Rooster Rally mini quads, Digger Island sand pit and the Pirate Shoot-out, and visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic.

When to go

Opening calendar

Term time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday only (Friday term-time opening is February–July only; Sat/Sun Sept–Dec). School holidays: every day including all bank holidays. Opening times 9:30am–4:00pm. Closed from Christmas Day to mid-February.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Adults £8.50, Children £8.50, children under 12 months FREE. Cash only – no card machine. Extras: Animal Feed Bags £2, Rooster Rally £1, Caterpillar Ride £2, Digger Corner £1, Pirate Shootout £1. Halloween & Christmas events require online booking and event prices may differ.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Petting BarnTwo play areas with swings, slides and ziplinesNature WalkCaterpillar Barrel RideRooster Rally mini quadsDigger Island sand pitPirate Shoot-outIce cream, food and drinks kioskPicnic benches

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