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Longdown Activity Farm

| Ashurst Southampton, Ashurst, New Forest SO40 7EH, England
44 2380 292837
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Ranked #2 of 2 attractions in Ashurst
Type: Farms
Owner description: Owner Description: A fantastic farmyard day out for the whole family! Join in with a daily schedule of hands-on activities such as bottle-feeding kid... more » Owner description: Owner Description: A fantastic farmyard day out for the whole family! Join in with a daily schedule of hands-on activities such as bottle-feeding kid goats and calves, baby animal encounter where visitors can hold baby rabbits and chicks, and pig feeding too! Don't miss the brilliant tractor ride - it's very bumpy! (weather permitting). There are lots of friendly farm animals to meet, and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor play equipment too, including trampolines, a soft play area with ball pit, and the Farmer’s Straw Den! Tea shop, gift shop, free parking. Don't forget to visit the Longdown Farm Shop for delicious locally sourced produce.Useful Information: Hands-on activities all day for the whole family. A lot of areas and play equipment are under cover, but on wet or cold days, wrap up and bring wellies for the ch ildren. Sorry, no dogs on the Farm – free, lockable kennels are provided. Open daily 10am – 5pm. 16 Feb – 3 Nov 2013. Longdown Farm Christmas Barn opens in December. – the rest of the Farm will be closed. « less
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Guernsey, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I don't normally write reviews but wanted to after reading some of the negative comments on here. We were staying in the New Forest and wanted to find something to do for our 3 yr old and 18 month yr old. We arrived at Longdown when it opened in the morning and stayed until well into the afternoon and had... More

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SouthamptonUK, Owner at Longdown Activity Farm, responded to this review
14 May 2013

We thank you for your very kind words and glad that you have appreciated that we are a 'real farm' and have not turned into a theme park, it is rewarding when people like yourself take the time to write a positive comment, all the staff at Longdown Activity Farm would like to say a big thank you. More

Caterham
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We were on holiday in new Milton so we decided to give the farm a try due to popularity. we loved every bit of it. we didn't stay for long as we have a 10 month old and it really isn't for that age I would say more walking. But its not far from new Milton station (we walked) and... More

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UK
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We were visiting the south coast, and were looking for something to do on our final days. We came across Longdown Activity farm. If you are looking for a working farm with hands on experience for the kiddies Longdown Activity Farm is a good choice. We took our 2 and 4 year olds. Both loved it. They feed the pigs,... More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

My family and I visited over the Easter holidays and I must say we were sold on the very impressively designed flyer/leaflet - however was incredibly disappointed by the actual reality of the farm. For starters the flyers map it seems must be drawn on almost a 1:1 scale - i.e. the park is far smaller than the flyer suggests,... More

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SouthamptonUK, Owner at Longdown Activity Farm, responded to this review
16 April 2013

We always welcome constructive comments about Longdown Activity farm and of course we accept that not all comments will be complimentary, however we feel that the description put forward by this visitor were inaccurate in several ways: Our flyer is designed to show visitors what is available at the farm, and a recent VAQAS assessment report states "The appealing leaflet... More

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

This is a family friendly farm done to a high standard. Nice mix of activities on offer, many of which involve feeding and/or handling the animals. Plenty of fun stuff for kids to do, trampolines, soft play, straw to jump on and a play park. Was slightly overcharged in the normally reasonably priced tea shop. Otherwise a very positive experience.

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SouthamptonUK, Owner at Longdown Activity Farm, responded to this review
16 April 2013

Thank you for your constructive comments, we are pleased that you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your comments about the Tea room prices, we will look into this. Many thanks More

Southampton, United Kingdom
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9 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013 via mobile

Visited last week on a very cold day, this was our third visit, there is plenty to do apart from the animals, both my children age 5 and almost three had a great time feeding the animals, finding eggs from the hen house and during half term they offer pony rides (for an extra cost), also three covered play areas... More

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SouthamptonUK, Owner at Longdown Activity Farm, responded to this review
16 April 2013

Thank you for your kind words, you sum it up wonderfully, we are a real working farm and we do our best to keep our visitors happy - young and old alike, thank you for your time in writing a review. Many thanks More

Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I thought this day out was very good, enjoyed feeding the goats and seeing all the animals, but I was expecting more animals there and to hold some rabbits or something. Maybe it was just the day I went!

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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Last Saturday we had two of our three granddaughters over night and for the day. last year I had been to the farm with my other daughter and all grand children. So we decided to re visit so grand dad could see for himself. Compared to other places great value for money. Coffee shop small but staff all very helpful... More

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hampshire uk
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We arrived at 11 am and left just after 5.We had a fantastic day my children aged 9,8,6 and 5 all thoroughly enjoyed the day and so did we.We had two goes at all the feedings ,and in between each we had time to play in the straw barn the lovely park the tractors and all the other things there... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

I went to Longdown with my friend and his 2 year old grandson. It was a last minute decision and we went completely unprepared. We thought that the entrance was reasonably priced, with the little boy being under 3 he went free. He loved the ride on tractors, trampolines and soft play. He tried to bottle feed a baby goat... More

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