Cattle Country Adventure Park – Berkeley

Cattle Country Farm Park in Berkeley is a large, farm-themed adventure park that combines animal encounters with extensive indoor and outdoor play facilities.

Location & Getting There
The park is located at Berkeley Heath Farm, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9EW. It is nestled in the countryside, just two minutes off the A38. Visitors using Sat Nav should watch for the brown tourist signs directing them to the clearly marked car park.

What to See & Do

• The park offers a wide range of activities for all ages:
• Animal Encounters: Meet, pet, and feed farm animals including cattle, pigs, goats, sheep, alpacas, and deer. Seasonal highlights include bottle-feeding lambs in the spring.
• Indoor Play: There are two massive indoor play barns (The Cowshed and the Slide Barn) featuring multi-level soft play, ball pits, and high-speed vertical drop slides.
• Outdoor Adventure: Highlights include a giant adventure castle, jumping pillows, a boating lake for canoeing, trampolines, and a large construction-themed sand barn.
• Tractor Rides: Educational tractor and trailer rides run throughout the day for a small additional fee (£1).
• Water Play: A splash pool is open during summer months (May–September).

Duration of Visit

Most visitors typically spend 3 to 4 hours at the park, though many families find enough activities to fill an entire day (6+ hours)

Who Will Enjoy It Most?

• Families with Young Children: Specifically toddlers to young teenagers (ages 2–12).
• Animal Lovers: Anyone who enjoys hands-on interaction with farm animals.
• Limited Experience: Teenagers may find the offerings limited as most equipment is geared towards younger children. Those looking strictly for a traditional “zoo” may find the focus on play equipment too high.

Best Time to Visit
Quieter Times: Term-time weekdays are much quieter. Specifically, “Cowshed Fridays” (10 am – 12 pm) are reserved exclusively for toddlers (ages 4 and under).
Fun & Weather: The park is an “all-weather” attraction due to its large indoor barns. Summer is best for the splash pool and boating lake, while autumn features a pumpkin patch and Halloween events.
Opening Times: Generally open 10 am – 4 pm on weekends and daily during school holidays.

Unique Features
Unlike nearby attractions like Cotswold Farm Park (animal-themed) or WWT Slimbridge (nature-themed), Cattle Country is unique for its massive indoor play barns and its giant adventure castle, making it a more balanced hybrid of a farm and a high-energy play centre.

Budget Tips & Memberships
Online Discounts: Booking tickets online in advance typically saves £2 per ticket compared to gate prices.
Toddler Offers: During term-time, the “Graze & Play” session allows access for a parent and toddler for just £10.
Special Deals: Look out for seasonal “Twixmas” or special weekend offers where tickets have been reduced to £10 per person.
Annual Memberships: These are highly cost-effective for frequent local visitors, often paying for themselves in just a few visits.
Carer Tickets: Free carer tickets are available with valid documentation (e.g., Access Card +1).

Visitor Advice
Clothing: Bring a change of clothes and spare socks, especially if kids use the splash pool, water play, or get muddy in the outdoor areas.
Food: While there is an on-site restaurant (Graze Café), many visitors recommend bringing a picnic to save money, as there are ample picnic benches and undercover seating.
Parking: There is free parking available on-site.