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Christmas Tree Farm

Orpington, Kent · Farm Park

📍 Orpington, Kent💷 Adult entry seems to run around £6 in winter and £8 at busier times, with reasonably…⏱ Duration varies — check timings🌄 Indoor / outdoor mix

The bit you came for

Our verdict

Kids

8.2/10

Age Fit 9 · Fun Factor 8

Parents

6.9/10

Sanity Preservation 8 · Value 7

Properly good for little ones, though it’s more farm than day-long attraction.

The long read worth saving for nap time

What’s it actually like?

Christmas Tree Farm is a straightforward family farm park in Kent: mostly outdoors, easy to walk round, and built around getting close to the animals. Reviews mention tame animals, feed buckets, and a layout that’s simple enough for small children to manage without too much parental herding. The big wins are the friendly animals, the value in winter, and the practical bits parents notice: free parking, good hand-washing facilities, plenty of places to sit, and an on-site café with food including vegan ice cream. It sounds like a decent, low-fuss outing where younger children can feed, pet and learn without the usual overblown attractions or silly add-ons. It’s not perfect. The car park is small, the whole place is mainly outdoors on grass and gravel, and one review suggests wheelchairs may struggle. A couple of visitors also complained about rude staff and rising prices, especially when there were fewer animals around, so it may feel less good value at peak times. Go for the animals, not for bells and whistles.

Two-minute orientation

Quick read

A simple, hands-on farm visit where young children can feed and stroke friendly animals. Free parking, decent hand-washing and a small café make it easy for parents. Best for toddlers and preschoolers; older children may find it a bit thin on thrills.

Best for ages

Strong score for mixed-age siblings

9/10
Ages0–2
10/10
Ages3–4
8/10
Ages5–7
5/10
Ages8–11
2/10
Ages12+

The boring brilliant stuff

Need to know

Indoor vs outdoor split

Indoor / outdoor mix

Parking detail

Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.

Dog-friendly?

Likely OK

Outdoor venues like this usually allow dogs on leads — call ahead to confirm.

Pram-friendly?

Yes

Pram-friendly throughout — easy access on main paths.

Baby change?

Yes

Baby change facilities on site.

Food on-site & BYO

Yes: Food available on-site — cafe or kiosk.

Locate it

Orpington, Kent

THINGS PARENTS ASK

Common questions

Is it good for toddlers?

Yes, very much so — reviewers call it perfect for younger children and 3-year-olds.

Can children feed the animals?

Yes. You can buy buckets of food and feed most of the animals.

Is there a café or food on site?

Yes, there’s a small café/tea room serving food, chips, ice cream and even vegan options.

Is parking free?

Yes, parking is free, though the car park is not very big.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Real review quotes

"Perfect for young kids"
"No other gimics or over priced tat"
"a proper farm"