Acorn Farm
📍 Kirkby, Merseyside
Working farm in Kirkby with sheep, cows, goats, pigs, horses, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, and meerkats. Families can feed and stroke animals, ride horses, explore two play areas, and follow sign language posts throughout the site.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families with toddlers through primary-school-age children who want hands-on animal contact, particularly families with children with additional needs. The open layout, ample space for free movement, and sign language educational elements make it stand out.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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EMILY FLYN
8 months ago
“Great little place to go to as they have all kinds of farm animals and not a bad price either. What I loved most was how special needs friendly it was. Both sons are autistic and one is non verbal and high needs and he even enjoyed himself. Plenty of space for him to walk around in his own way. Youngest loved feeding the animals and the playground. Great place would definitely recommend!”
chloe high
2 months ago
“Loved it here today! A really good selection of animals to see. The price is great and you can tell the ground and the animals are very well looked after. Especially liked how inside the place is. From the staff to the sign language posts of animal signs we did these walking round with my little girl. I will most deffintley be back.”
Karen Hill
a month ago
“Brilliant day out, kids loved it. Cafe play area toilets and shop. And hand wash stations. You can feed the animals also area to hold them. Also area to ride the horses. Great day out !!”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Acorn Farm operates as a working farm with a broad animal mix including meerkats and guinea pigs alongside standard farm stock. Weekend petting sessions and horse rides run as scheduled events. Two outdoor play areas, a woodland walk, on-site cafe, shop, hand-washing stations, and toilets cover full-day facilities. Sign language posts beside animal enclosures label each animal in BSL. The site is praised specifically for autism-friendly open space and sensory-appropriate layout.
