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Windmill Animal Farm

๐Ÿ“ Burscough, North West

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โ˜…4.7(1,923 Google reviews)๐Ÿ’ฐยฃ10.95๐Ÿ‘ถAll ages

Rare breed animals, bottle-feeding lambs, guinea pig interactions, and reptile encounters in Cuddly Critters. Features a train ride around the grounds, large indoor soft play, little diggers, and tractors across a full-day visit.

โœ“ Train ride highlightโœ“ Indoor soft playโœ“ Reptile encountersโœ“ Knowledgeable staffโœ“ Free parkingโœ“ Hands-on animals

๐Ÿ† Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with toddlers through primary-age children who want animals plus active play in one visit. The indoor soft play is a genuine wet-weather backup, and the variety of animal encounters keeps different ages engaged. Families who arrive early and stay the full day get the most from the experience.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กFree all-day parking on site means no time pressure on your arrival
โฐIndoor soft play is a strong wet-weather fallback - no need to abandon the day
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธAsk specifically for Ryan the Reptile Ranger if your children are keen on snakes and lizards
๐Ÿš—Arrive early to catch bottle-feeding sessions before they finish for the day

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Sujith Prasad

10 months ago

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โ€œAbsolutely beautiful place to visit with families. Kids will definitely love it and will have a great time spending a day here. Train ride is absolutely fantastic. Wide variety of animals, reptiles to see and feed. Indoor play area is pure magic. Friendly staff all over. Lovely food in the Canteen with many varieties of food. 2 good things are : you can spend there from morning til 5 pm . You can park ur car for free all day. A day well spent. Would highly recommend this fantastic placeโ€

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Meghan

9 months ago

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โ€œHad a wonderful visit here, every member of staff in each facet of the business was happy, helpful, and welcoming. A special shout out to Ryan the Reptile Ranger who is a walking encyclopedia of reptiles, what an absolute credit to the business!โ€

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Loz Davidson

8 months ago

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โ€œWonderful day out, spent 6 hours here, the indoor soft play is fantastic & there is so much to do. My son loved the train & the massive selection of animals. He was so happy that he got to touch the tortoise Georgia too!!โ€

๐Ÿ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Train ride

252 reviews

Animal feeding

91 reviews

Reptiles

89 reviews

Guinea pigs

71 reviews

Lamb feeding

49 reviews

Overview

Windmill Animal Farm packs in hands-on animal experiences - bottle-feeding lambs, touching tortoise Georgia, and meeting Ryan the Reptile Ranger - alongside a popular train circuit, three-tier indoor soft play, and outdoor digger and tractor zones. Staff are consistently praised for knowledge and enthusiasm. Plan for five to six hours to cover everything.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00-16:00
Tuesday10:00-16:00
Wednesday10:00-16:00
Thursday10:00-16:00
Friday10:00-16:00
Saturday10:00-17:00
Sunday10:00-17:00

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