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Crossford, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

Clyde Valley Family Park

Farm park

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4.3

Wildland

Half day

Time

Paid

Cost

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FarmlandValleyFamiliesYoung childrenGroups

Why it's Wildland

4.3

Meet farm animals on a walk around the park, or take the safari train through the fields. The animal collection described in the supplied visitor information includes Highland cattle, goats, deer, donkeys, llamas and smaller farm animals; play features and an education barn add a family-focused farm visit.

This is a lively, commercial farm park rather than a secluded wild place. Its strongest nature connection is the chance to encounter a varied collection of farm and domestic animals and learn about farming; the play facilities make it an outing designed especially for families.

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The experience

A ticketed, farm-themed family attraction in Crossford, with animal encounters, an education barn, play features and a safari train through the fields. The supplied visitor listing describes a visit lasting more than three hours. Check current facilities, activities and opening details before setting out.

Things to do

Meet the farm animals

Walk around the park to see the animals listed by the visitor source, including sheep, pigs, goats, deer, donkeys, a Clydesdale horse and llamas. Animal availability and feeding arrangements may vary; check before visiting.

Allow time within a half-day visit

Visit the education barn

The visitor listing describes an education barn where visitors can learn about farming and see smaller animals, including rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens.

Ride the safari train

Take the safari train through the fields, as described in the visitor listing. Check whether it is running on your visit date.

Explore the play features

The visitor listing describes pedal go-karts and tractors, a sandpit, climbing frame, hay barn, indoor tractors, slides and trampolines. Check current availability and any age or height restrictions.

Make a day of it

Quick escape · 1–2 hours

Meet the farm animals

01
Walk around the park to meet the animals described in the visitor listing.
02
Visit the education barn to see smaller animals and learn about farming, if open.

Half day · Half day

Make a half day of it

01
Allow more than three hours for a fuller visit, as suggested by the visitor listing.
02
Combine the animal walk and education barn with the play features described there.
03
Take the safari train through the fields if it is operating.

When to go

April · May · June · July · August · September · Check the park’s current opening times and arrive with enough time for the activities you want to do; the supplied visitor listing describes a visit lasting more than three hours.

The source-row guidance identifies April to September as the milder period, when gardens are in bloom and family activities are in season. It also notes that autumn can bring changing foliage.

The source-row guidance describes winter as potentially chilly and wet. Check the forecast and current operating information before travelling.

What to look for

Look for the range of animals described in the supplied visitor listing, including Highland cattle, goats, deer, donkeys and llamas. The education barn is described as a place to meet smaller animals and learn about farming.

Best time to go

Spring to early autumn for the mildest conditions and outdoor activities, according to the source-row guidance. Check which attractions and seasonal events are running before visiting.

The source-row guidance suggests April to September for milder weather and gardens in bloom, with autumn offering changing foliage. Check current dates and availability for seasonal events; no specific event schedule is verified here.

How long to spend

Half day

Perfect for

Families · Young children · Groups

Practical information

Opening & access

A ticketed farm-themed activity park. The supplied information gives an address at Crossford, by Carluke, ML8 5NJ. Check current access arrangements and opening details before travelling.

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Parking

Parking near the entrance is stated in the source row; check availability before visiting.

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Toilets

Toilets and baby-changing facilities are stated in the source row; check before visiting.

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Food & drink

An on-site café is stated in the source row; check current opening and food provision before visiting.

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Dogs

The source row says the park is dog-friendly; check current rules and any animal-area restrictions before visiting.