Top Things to do in Greater Manchester
Top Hotels in Greater Manchester
- 1. Dakota Manchester
- 2. Hotel Brooklyn
- 3. Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport
- 4. DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly
- 5. Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre
- 6. Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport
- 7. Wilde Aparthotels By Staycity, St Peters Square
- 8. King Street Townhouse
- 9. easyHotel Manchester City Centre
- 10. Hotel Indigo Manchester - Victoria Station, an IHG hotel
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Things to do in Greater Manchester, England: The Best Farms
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom including Smithills Open Farm, Reddish Vale Farm, Lancaster Park & Animal Farm, Greenslate Community Farm, The Garden House Marple, Grange Farm, Wythenshawe Community Farm, Red House Farm, The Wellbeing Farm, Little Owl Farm.
Restaurants in Greater Manchester
1. Smithills Open Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 991 reviews
Reviewed By madamcatherine - Manchester, United Kingdom
Been to this place several times took my baby girl today, and its always a pleasure all the staff are really polite and friendly and are always full.of knowledge about the animals, all of the animals look well kept and happy clean as can be enclosures, its a nice little walk round, option given to buy feed for the animals, a bouncy castle room, shop, picnic area, outdoor park plsy area, donkey rides and places to eat or grab and drink. Plus a little tractor ride. Will be bringing me daughter back as she grows up for several visits
2. Reddish Vale Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 270 reviews
Petting Farm with Indoor and Outdoor Play, Bouncy Castles, Coin operated diggers and quad bikes, Horse Riding School and Tearooms with a full menu.
Reviewed By Erika9824
We spent a family day out on Reddish Vale Farm where we could see adorable domestic animals, like goats, donkey, horse, rabbit, Guinea pigs, alpaca. My son love to feed them. ???? They have a big outside playground and inside playbarn too. The ticket is on sale in a very reasonable price. The staff were very kind and helpful. Worth it every penny. ????
3. Lancaster Park & Animal Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 410 reviews
We are a farm park located in Chadderton, Oldham. We have more than 200 animals spread over 25 acres of scenic countryside in the valley of the River Irk. Our traditional looking farm buildings house our stables and our Petting Barn where you are able to handle our smaller animals or bath our tortoise with staff on hand to help. Visitors are able to purchase feeding buckets to feed to the animals along the way. We have several rides/ games including our Caterpillar Barrel Ride, Digger Corner, Mini Quads and Pirate Shootout. We have 2 spacious outdoor play areas with swings, slides and zip lines.
Reviewed By ruthhhh2016 - Manchester, United Kingdom
We took our Grandson and had a lovely morning walking in nature, feeding the animals and playing in the park and also went on the Caterpillar Ride. All felt very safe and we will be back very soon and thank you to the friendly staff xxx
4. Greenslate Community Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Greenslate Community Farm is a community run 30 acre Permaculture farm focusing on sustainable food growing and healthy lifestyles. We operate a Care Farm for adults with additional needs during the week and grow fresh organic produce which is available to buy from our onsite farm shop. We provide educational visits to both schools and community groups centred around sustainable farming, animal husbandry and conservation practices. We also run regular community events throughout the year including a monthly Vintage Farmers Market every 3rd Sunday of the month.
Reviewed By PeterTCheshire - St Helens, United Kingdom
Visited here for the Farmers Market on Sunday 8th March, and what a gem of a place it is. Hopefully there’ll be more stalls in the future. We had a couple of barms in the cafe, and they were delicious, and nice coffees too. Waitresses were lovely and very efficient. Will definitely return.
5. The Garden House Marple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
The Garden House Farm is one of the few visitor attractions in Marple, a highlight for the general public, local schools and nurseries. Attractions include: animals, a café with a 5 star hygiene rating, an OFSTED inspected nursery, playgrounds, countryside trails and an orchard. The Farm offers significant economic, social and environmental benefits to the local community and relies solely on donations made by visitors. The main attractions are free to all. The Garden House welcomes, encourages and supports children and adults of all abilities.
Reviewed By lousyw
Very helpful and extra friendly staff, thy opened the pig pens just for us, It’s a thrilling place to see so many farm animals so up close. They are all so nice and well kept. The play ground is so well equipped, it’s just so perfect for so many to enjoy, Thank you. I do hope the poor farmer that got stuck in the mud was able to get freed up. Looked like he was a really stuck in the mud lol Glad it’s open and so hope to return one day,
6. Grange Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Grange farm is currently a working farm which is continuously growing from day to day we offer lots of seasonal activities for children ages 1 to 16 here's what we have to offer; our tearoom, animal feeding, indoor play barn & outdoor play area, tractor ride, maize maze, PUMPKIN PICKING, santas grotto, easter egg hunt and much much more. We are also currently on with building a 2 story tearooms. THE ANIMAL PARK IS NOW CLOSED UNTILL MARCH FOR THE WINTER
Reviewed By Kaztwist - Newton Le Willows, United Kingdom
Fabulous produce and service. Leanne, Andrew and team have provided great fresh produce throughout the coronavirus restrictions, a credit to their community. The farm shop has gone from strength to strength with more products added weekly, jams, pickles, bread and dairy. Now also providing fresh meats. Fresh fish from Fleetwood every Friday. We cannot wait for the barn to be completed to try the new tea rooms. WELL DONE.
7. Wythenshawe Community Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By willieswilliesilovew
Not as big as i was expecting but a free attraction so cant complain. cows, chickens, horses, sheep, goats, some you could pet, a mini local veg shop and a cafe with friendly staff. nice walk around the park, massive play area- would go again
8. Red House Farm
9. The Wellbeing Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 122 reviews
The Wellbeing Farm is an authentic countryside venue in the West Pennines of Lancashire, near Bolton. We’re the North West Countryside Wedding Venue of the Year (2019) for our unique weddings that involve bow-tie wearing llamas, alpacas and donkeys! Through a structured programme of meetings with our award-winning venue co-ordinators (Events Team of the Year 2020), who are with you on your journey, all the way to your wedding day. You’ll have exclusive use of our countryside farm on your wedding day in the picturesque West Pennine Moors. What sort of farm would we be if we didn’t have animals? We share the farm with our friendly llamas and donkeys! There are two places to get married at the farm, our wedding barn, and our outdoor wedding pavilion, each seating 180 guests, or 300 standing guest Offers - Twilight Wedding Package January 2021 till December 2021 Marry me now & Party later (Small wedding in 2021 but party big in 2022)
Reviewed By carolehall69 - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Our son got married on 2/11/19 at the wellbeing farm I really don’t know where to start with but here goes , the reception area is well thought out and was really welcoming. The staff were excellent and couldn’t have been more professional and couldn’t do enough for us . They provided large umbrellas for us to transfer from one building to the other as the weather wasn’t good . The wedding ceremony took place in the barn and it was outstanding ,the decorations were beautiful . The food was delicious we had light bites of fish and chips , mini burgers and miniature cottage pies .after the ceremony . The main meal was outstanding , soup with a full loaf of fresh baked bread ,chicken, lamb and organic vegetables . I couldn’t fault the venue at all the staff were excellent , the bar was well stocked and the wedding barn was so beautiful I would recommend it to anyone who was looking for somewhere different to get married. The wedding cake was actually a cheese cake and it looked fabulous.
10. Little Owl Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By ChristineL537 - Oldham, United Kingdom
Visited with my Grandson Harry and booked on to the Forrest School event run by Ellie who was excellent and made the event really interesting. We made name tags with wooden disks from tree branches then we learned how to make the camp fire where we were taught how to toast marshmallows and popcorn. We enjoyed eating the lovely warm squishy marshmallows and popcorn. We learned how to make & light our own fire safely and how to put it out. The final activity was den building which Harry age 6 really enjoyed. Real good old fashioned fun in the outdoors with lovely views of the Saddleworth hills, much better than tv and video games! The Forrest School lasted a good 2 hours and then we had admission to the farm and a bucket of feed included in the £12 cost for the 2 of us which was very good value. We had a drink and a very nice buttered scone in Cindy’s cafe which also serves hot & cold meals. We had a tour round the farm and looked at the owls, donkeys, rabbits and pigs. A good and informative and interesting afternoon out.
