Jaggers Lane, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 5LH
Matlock Farm Park
Farm park
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4.2
Wildland
Half day
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Paid
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Why it's Wildland
4.2Highland cattle, llamas, wallabies and meerkats give this family farm park a lively animal focus, with scheduled encounters and play areas to extend the visit.
Matlock Farm Park is a hands-on countryside day out rather than a wild landscape destination. Its appeal lies in its varied animal encounters and mix of indoor and outdoor family activities; go for the farm experience, not for wilderness or a nature reserve.
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The experience
Plan around the day’s advertised animal activities, which may change or depend on availability and weather. The official site lists encounters including wallabies, reptiles and meerkats, alongside play areas. Check the schedule before setting off.
Things to do
See the farm animals
Look for animals including Highland cattle, goats, sheep, llamas and alpacas; the exact animals and access arrangements may vary.
Check the animal encounter schedule
The official site lists scheduled activities such as wallaby encounters, reptile sessions and meerkat talks and feeds. Activities are subject to change and may depend on availability or weather.
Make time for indoor and outdoor play
The sources describe indoor and outdoor play areas, including a Rainforest Playbarn and a jumping pillow. Check the current facilities and availability before visiting.
Consider an alpaca trek
An alpaca trekking activity is advertised on the official site. Check current availability and booking requirements before planning around it.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
Quick animal visit
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Check the current programme before arrival.
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Choose an advertised animal encounter or small-animal activity.
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Allow time to see some of the farm park’s animals.
Half day · 3–5 hours
Make a half day of it
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Arrive with the day’s activity schedule to hand.
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Fit in animal encounters and time to see the farm animals.
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Make room for the indoor and outdoor play areas.
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Use the café or food outlets if open; check details before visiting.
When to go
· Check the current daily programme and opening information before setting out.
The official website advertises activities throughout the year, while specific events and some activities may vary by season, availability and weather.
Some activities are subject to weather conditions. Check the park’s current information before travelling.
What to look for
Look out for the variety of farm and other animals described by the sources, including Highland cattle, llamas, goats, sheep, alpacas, wallabies and meerkats. Check the day’s programme for which encounters are running.
Best time to go
All year, with some activities varying by season, availability and weather.
Check the current daily programme before arrival so you can plan around the encounters you most want to see. Activities can be subject to change, availability and weather.
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
A paid-entry farm park with animal encounters and indoor and outdoor play. Check the official website for current admission details, activities and access information before travelling.
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Parking
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Toilets
An accessible toilet is listed in the source-row accessibility information; check current facilities before visiting.
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Food & drink
A café and additional food outlets are listed by the supplied sources; check current opening and service details.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet. A separate source reports accessible paths and a Changing Places facility. Check current access arrangements with the park before visiting.
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Cost
Paid
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Around Matlock Farm Park
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
