Bibury, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Bibury Trout Farm
Unusual place
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5.8
Wildland
1–2 hours
Time
Paid
Cost
Family-buzz
Feel
Why it's Wildland
5.8Founded in 1902, Bibury Trout Farm describes itself as England’s oldest working trout farm. Its appeal is unusually hands-on: explore the grounds, see the fish, and, when available, try catching your own.
This is not a wild landscape, but a distinctive working farm with a century-plus trout-growing story and activities that bring visitors close to the fish. It makes most sense as a relaxed Bibury stop, rather than a full day out on its own.
Family-buzz · Peaceful
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The experience
Explore the farm grounds, watch or feed the trout where permitted, and consider the catch-your-own-fish activity if it is operating. Finish with the farm café if open. This is a paid attraction, not a wild-swimming or paddling destination.
Things to do
Explore the trout farm grounds
Wander the visitor grounds and look for trout in the farm’s water features. The farm describes its grounds as a place to explore; exact paths and access details are not supplied.
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Try catch-your-own fishing
The farm advertises fishing without advance booking, with rods provided subject to availability. Its current website says the activity is weather permitting and gives a last-rod time of 4pm; verify details before travelling.
Visit the café
The farm advertises trout dishes, locally sourced food and artisan coffee. Check current opening and menu details before visiting.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · About 1–2 hours; check locally
A short trout-farm visit
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Explore the visitor grounds and look for trout in the farm ponds.
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If available, feed the fish or ask about the catch-your-own-fish activity.
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Finish at the café if it is open.
Half day · Half day; check locally
Make a relaxed half day of it
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Visit the trout farm and explore its grounds.
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Try catch-your-own fishing if it is operating and weather permits; the farm advises that rods are subject to availability.
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Allow time for the café and farm shop if open.
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Add a walk around Bibury village; the supplied video source describes the village, River Coln and Arlington Row, but check access and current conditions independently.
Verified history
Bibury Trout Farm says it was founded in 1902 and is England’s oldest working trout farm. The supplied sources do not provide further independently verified historical detail.
Hidden details
A working farm, not just a scenic stop — The farm’s visitor offer is tied to trout farming: its website promotes guided information about trout as well as fish feeding and catch-your-own fishing. Confirm which options are running on the day.
When to go
· Check current opening information. For catch-your-own fishing, the farm advertises 10am–4:30pm, with last rods at 4pm, weather permitting and subject to availability.
The supplied official source notes weather-dependent fishing and seasonal menu changes, but does not identify specific best months for visiting.
Catch-your-own fishing is weather permitting. Check the farm’s current website for activity availability and any access updates before travel.
Worth pairing with
Bibury village
The supplied video describes a village visit including Arlington Row, the River Coln and historic buildings. It is a possible addition to a farm visit; verify access, parking and conditions independently.
What to look for
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Look for trout in the farm’s ponds and notice how the visitor experience centres on a working fish farm. The farm advertises fish feeding and catch-your-own fishing
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check which activities are available on the day.
The story
Industry
Best time to go
Check current seasonal activities before visiting. The farm says catch-your-own fishing is weather permitting; its website lists seasonal menu items but does not establish a best season for a visit.
Check the farm’s current opening and activity information before setting out. Catch-your-own fishing is advertised for 10am–4:30pm, weather permitting; the last rods are issued at 4pm, subject to availability.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Couples · Wildlife lovers
Before you go
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Phone
Website
Listed hours
- Monday: 9am-5:30pm
- Tuesday: 9am-5:30pm
- Wednesday: 9am-5:30pm
- Thursday: 9am-5:30pm
- Friday: 9am-5:30pm
- Saturday: 9am-5:30pm
- Sunday: 9am-5:30pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
A working trout farm and visitor attraction in Bibury. Admission is charged; check the farm’s website for current prices, access arrangements and opening information before travelling.
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Parking
The farm website says parking is available; current access and charges should be checked before visiting.
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Toilets
Wheelchair-accessible toilet listed in the supplied source row; confirm availability before visiting.
Food & drink
The farm advertises a café serving trout and locally sourced dishes, with artisan coffee. Check current service before travelling.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The supplied source row lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet. Check the farm directly about paths and access across the grounds.
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Cost
Paid
Water
Ponds and water associated with the trout farm; swimming or paddling permission is not evidenced.
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Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
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