Amerton, Stafford, Staffordshire ST18 0LA
Amerton Farm & Billy’s Farm Barn
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3.5
Wildland
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Why it's Wildland
3.5A working-farm setting with animal encounters, outdoor play and the indoor adventure space of Billy’s Farm Barn. The wider site also brings together independent makers and food businesses.
Amerton offers a family-focused way to meet farm animals and spend time outdoors, with Billy’s Farm Barn providing an all-weather play option. Its appeal is hands-on farm discovery rather than remote scenery or wilderness.
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The experience
A family day out centred on farm animals and play. Billy’s Farm Barn offers indoor adventure play, while the official site also describes outdoor play, animal encounters and a leisurely tractor-and-trailer ride. The wider site includes an artisan hall and food offerings.
Things to do
Meet the farm animals
Spend time in the farmyard and meet the animals. Check current animal access and arrangements before visiting.
Explore Billy’s Farm Barn
Try the indoor adventure play barn, described by the official site as an all-weather family attraction.
Try the outdoor play area
The farm’s website says outdoor play is available during a visit. Check current availability on arrival or before travelling.
Take a tractor-and-trailer ride
The official farm website describes a leisurely tractor-and-trailer ride around the farm; check whether it is operating on your visit.
Browse the artisan hall
Look around the Amerton Artisan Hall, which the farm describes as home to independent businesses and handmade goods.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
Quick farm visit
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Visit the farmyard and spend time with the animals.
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If open and included in your plans, add a short tractor-and-trailer ride.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of it
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Explore the farmyard and meet the animals.
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Let children use the outdoor play area.
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Add Billy’s Farm Barn for indoor adventure play.
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Finish with food or ice cream on site, checking outlet availability first.
When to go
· Check current opening information and attraction schedules before visiting.
The official website describes indoor play alongside outdoor play and farm activities, but does not establish a best season.
Billy’s Farm Barn is described by the farm as an indoor, all-weather play option. Check outdoor attraction availability in wet or adverse weather.
Worth pairing with
Pasturefields Salt Marsh Nature Reserve
A nearby nature-reserve option listed by Visit Staffordshire, around 1.8 miles from Amerton Farm. Check access and visitor information before making it part of your plans.
Shugborough Estate
A nearby estate listed by Visit Staffordshire, around 3.6 miles away; check opening and access details before visiting.
What to look for
Look out for the farm animals and the themed play village inside Billy’s Farm Barn. The official farm website also highlights its artisan hall and independent businesses.
Best time to go
Year-round; check the farm’s current opening and seasonal event information before visiting.
Check current opening information before setting out. The official site notes that individual attraction and business hours may vary.
How long to spend
Half day
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Groups
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: 10am-5pm
- Tuesday: 10am-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: 10am-5pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
Farm attraction near Stafford. The farm’s website says the site is open daily, but opening arrangements can vary between individual attractions; check current details before travelling.
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Parking
The official website states that car parking is free.
Toilets
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Food & drink
The farm website mentions food and ice cream on site; check which outlets are open on your visit.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The supplied listing data identifies a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance. Check directly for details of accessible routes and individual attractions.
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Cost
Free site admission and parking are stated by the official website; some attractions require booking or payment. Check current charges.
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