Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Foxdown Childrens Farm
In or near Marshwood.
Foxdown Childrens Farm — a zoo aquarium in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster · 9.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Foxdown Childrens Farm is a zoo aquarium located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Foxdown Children's Farm is a family-run working farm located in West Dorset, offering visitors the chance to interact with various animals and enjoy scenic views of the Jurassic coastline. The farm features activities such as animal feeding, handling sessions, and guided tours, making it a great destination for families and children.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Foxdown Children's Farm is a zoo located in South-West England. It offers interactive experiences with various animals, aiming to educate and entertain young visitors. The farm provides a hands-on approach to learning about wildlife and farming practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7945, -2.8703
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Marshwood
- Postcode
- DT6 5FN
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- +44 7793 037937
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 9.6 km
- Opening
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10am–5pm; closed Wednesdays and Sundays.
- Official site
- foxdownfarm.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11417915178 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Foxdown Childrens Farm?
- Foxdown Childrens Farm is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 5FN), in the parish of Marshwood.
- What is Foxdown Childrens Farm?
- Foxdown Childrens Farm — a zoo aquarium in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Foxdown Childrens Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT6 5FN.
- Is Foxdown Childrens Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Foxdown Childrens Farm is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Foxdown Childrens Farm?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 5FN. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.