Ways to find us
Postcode WV16 6PR
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Satnavs, insert co-ordinates: 52.446527, -2.422713
Admission Charges 2020 –
| Adult | £9.99 |
| Child (2-15 years old) | £7.50 |
| Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children) |
£32.00 |
|
Concession (Carers, please bring a DLA form, Blue Badge or ID card to receive our concession rate) |
£8.99 |
| Under 2 years old | Free |
Season Tickets are valid for 12 months from date of purchase (excludes Father Christmas visits).
Family pass £128.00 (2 adults and 2 children (2-15 years))
Adult pass £39.00
Opening Dates and Times 2020
Rays Farm Woodlands has suffered flood damage from the recent heavy rainfall. Until the rains have passed we are unable to repair the woodland paths.
From Monday 17th February we will be partially open at a reduced entry price. Visitors will be able to see our animals and birds, join in daily Animal Encounters and visit our Gift Shop and Coffee Shop. Our grass pathways and woodlands will be closed until further notice.
| Opening dates and times | |
February until October |
Open daily from 8th February – 31st October, 10am-5.30pm (dusk in winter). Last entry 4pm. |
November |
Closed |
December 2020 |
Saturday’s and Sunday’s from 12th December, pre-booked visits to Father Christmas. Farm paths and woodlands shut in December. Closed from 25th December. |
January 2021 |
Closed |
Useful Information
- Ample hand washing facilities
- Toilets and baby changing facilities
- Country Cafe serving all day
- Family Tea room with play corner
- Free coach and car parking
- Gift shop and ice creams
- Outdoor picnic areas
- Indoor and outdoor play areas
- School and groups welcome, please call for discounts
- Facilities for the Disabled
(Woodland paths not suitable for wheelchairs) - Card payments accepted in all areas
- Sorry, no dogs allowed except guide dogs
- Pushchair friendly but due to the terrain, not all areas are suitable for pushchair use
- Woodland paths may get muddy during/after wet weather, suitable footwear is advised
- Paths are steep in places
- Please note that we are smoke-free as it is a Family site; this includes the use of e-cigarettes and vapes
More Facilities
Rays Farm has undertaken a number of measures to ensure the attractions can be enjoyed by visitors with disabilities. These include:
- Disabled toilets
- Disabled parking near paypoint
- Low-level displays
- Doorways to shops etc. extra wide and ramped
- Wheelchair wheel washpoint
- Flagstone paths around owl pens
- Many steps in woodland replaced with grades
- Woodcarvings commissioned with high-relief to provide responsive touch for visually impaired
- Slotted picnic table provided to suit wheelchairs
- Free on site manual and electric wheelchair loan – just ask when you arrive at Reception and someone will talk you through the controls etc. (These are only suitable around the farm, NOT in the woodlands or on inclines, and are used at the visitor’s discretion.)
Site Map
Download Rays Farm Site Map here
PLEASE NOTE:
Grass pathways can be slippery during or after wet weather and it is recommended to wear suitable footwear with sturdy grip when walking in the wetter months.
Some woodland paths are steep, but handrails are provided.
Mythical Woods has steps and a steep incline making it unsuitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Please obey all the safety notices around the farm and also the advice of our staff at all times.
2. Wash your own hands thoroughly before you supervise the washing of children’s hands. Please use the soap, water and paper towels provided at the hand washing stations, following contact with animals, after playing on the play equipment and before eating, drinking or smoking, and before leaving the farm.
3. Wash your hands thoroughly at home, after removing dirty clothes, shoes or boots that have been worn at the farm. Any soiled clothes should be washed immediately on your return home.
HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Please see the following links regarding the Code of Practice and Health and Safety Advice at farm attractions.
Code of Practice: http://www.farmattractions.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Code-of-Practice-update2015_3-3.pdf
Health and Safety advice for the public: http://www.farmattractions.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Mead-HS-leaflet.pdf