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Half day up to a full day
How we use price bands
These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.
- Free
- No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
- Low
- Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
- Medium
- A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
- High
- Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
About this activity
A large family adventure park combining farm animals, animal encounters, indoor soft play, outdoor play structures, family rides, tractor rides, go-karts and seasonal activities. General admission includes the principal rides, play areas and animal attractions. The park opens daily during school holidays but normally closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the quieter off-peak season.
Opening hours
- monday
- 10:00–17:00
- tuesday
- 10:00–17:00
- wednesday
- 10:00–17:00
- thursday
- 10:00–17:00
- friday
- 10:00–17:00
- saturday
- 10:00–17:00
- sunday
- 10:00–17:00
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
Plan your visit
Location
Union Hall Farm, Brasside, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5SGKeep exploring
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