Health & Safety

IMPORTANT! PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN HAVE WASHED THEIR HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING THE ANIMALS AND BEFORE CONSUMING ANY FOOD OR DRINK.

CLEANSING WIPES OR ANTI BACTERIAL GEL ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING

Washing facilities are located outside the Tea Room, in the Dairy, Large Animal Barn, Adventure Playground and in all the toilets.

All animals naturally carry some micro organisms which can be transmitted to humans where they may cause ill health.

Whilst the hazards are real the risk of infection is low and can be readily controlled by following these simple practical steps which will make your visit even more safe, healthy and enjoyable.

• You MUST ensure that you and your children wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the animals and particularly before consuming food and drink.
• You MUST ensure that children under five are supervised by a responsible adult whilst washing their hands.
• Washing facilities are located outside the Tea Room, in the Dairy, at the exit to the animal contact area and in all the toilets.
• DO NOT consume food or drink in the animal areas.
• Expectant mothers should refrain from handling all sheep and lambs during the lambing season.
• When feeding the animals please ensure that you and your children feed with their HANDS FLAT. Animals cannot tell the difference between fingers and food.
• If you have purchase animal feed, you can only feed the cows, goats and sheep.
• Most of our animals enjoy a cuddle. If you would like to hold an animal please ask a member of staff.
• DO NOT enter any animal enclosure unless invited to do so by a member of staff.

You are welcome to use the adventure playground and indoor play areas (children only) at your own risk. We cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or injury, however caused.

The Adventure Playground and Play Areas are unsupervised, and it is your responsibility to ensure that children in your charge are supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

DO NOT allow your children to wander off by themselves.

• Please remove shoes before using the trampolines.
• Please remove any sharp objects (broaches, badges, etc) to avoid scratches and cuts.
• Max of 6 people at any one time with a total weight not to exceed 22 stones (140 kilos).
• Only bounce in the center of the trampoline.
• Do not attempt any somersaults, etc. unless under the supervision of a properly qualified adult.

• The red slide is designed for children with a minimum age of eight. It is a challenging piece of equipment and should not be used by anyone who may be pregnant or who suffers from a heart condition.
• The Play Pods, and the Indoor Adventure Play Area in the Family Play Barn are for CHILDREN ONLY. (Sorry grown ups…)
• You MUST remove your shoes.
• Children MUST come down the slide feet first NOT head first.
• NO Food or Drink inside the Pods or the Indoor Adventure Play Area.
• Parents/Carers may enter the Indoor Play Areas (after removing their shoes) if their child needs assistance.