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Home > What to See and Do in Southampton > Parks in Southampton > Longdown Activity Farm
Longdown Activity Farm
Fun for all the family, whatever the weather, with a variety of hands-on activities every day. These include small animal handling, bottle-feeding goat kids and calves, feeding ducks and pigs, tractor and trailer rides (weather permitting). There is a large picnic area, and extensive indoor and outdoor play areas, with pedal tractors for children. All pre-booked school groups are given a free guided tour, and birthday parties with a difference can be arranged. The tearoom serves light snacks and drinks, andthe gift shop has a superb range of gifts, cards, books and toys, including BRIO.
Opening Times
2006 1 Jan 2006 - 31 Dec 2006
Opening 2007 17 Feb 2007 - 28 Oct 2007
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Road Directions
Just off the A35, between Lyndhurst and Southampton. Open daily from February to October.
Public Transport Directions
Train to Ashurst Railway Station, then walk.
Bus service - Wilts and Dorset 56 and 56A
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Based on a Working Farm
- Countryside Setting
- Smoking Areas Available
- Some no smoking areas
Accessibility
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
- No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
- Wheelchair user accessible
Children & Infants
- Babes in Arms
- Baby changing
- Children's Meals
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Indoor children’s play area
- Outdoor children’s play area
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- Free parking
- Off-road parking
- Own car park (Fee Applies)
- Railway station within 5 miles
- Railway station within walking distance
- Secure cycle parking
Catering
- Cafe
- Catering for groups
- Outdoor eating area
- Picnic area
- Refreshments Available
- Take away food
- Undercover picnic area
- Vegetarians catered for
Payment Methods
- Delta
- Maestro
- MasterCard
- Visa
Establishment Features
- All weather attraction
- Garden / Grounds for visitors use
- Gift shop
- Groups by arrangement
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours
- Guided tours by arrangement
- No Pets
- Open on bank holidays
- Prior Booking Recommended
- Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
- Team / Corporate Activities
Specialist Features
- Cyclists welcome
- Educational Groups