With so many things to do for kids young and old, Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground makes for a fun day out for all the family.

In the farmyard you'll meet our friendly animals, from pigs and horses to our mischievous goats and guinea pigs. We're also delighted to be home to a number of rare breeds including Suffolk Punch horses, Shire horses, Albion cattle, Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs, Bagot goats and Cream Legbar chickens.

From the farmyard, take the secret tunnel to the children's playground for exciting adventures, where your young ones will enjoy burning off some energy on the swings, zip wire and climbing walls. There's also an Archimedes screw to fetch water from the stream, as well as a huge sand play area.

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About the farmyard

The farmyard at Chatsworth has been a favourite day out for children of all ages since 1973, when it opened with a variety of animals including cows, sheep and lambs, pigs, horses, goats and poultry, as well as a milking parlour for demonstrations. 

Since then we've introduced the adventure playground and more exciting activities for children to get involved in, as well as developing our breeding programme for rare and sometimes critically endangered breeds.

In 2021, we were thrilled to be awarded Rare Breeds Survival Trust accreditation, recognising our important contribution to the conservation of some of the rarest livestock and equine breeds native to the UK, from Suffolk Punch horses and Shire horses to British Landrace pigs and Eriskay ponies.

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Muck in at the farmyard

Muck in at the farmyard ;

Meet our farmyard friends

View a few of our friendly faces before your visit

What's on?

Events in the farmyard

Goats galore: milking and feeding experience


A special opportunity to bottle feed and cuddle our goat kids, and help the farmyard team with our goat milking demonstration. Includes access to the farmyard and playground.

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Keeping chickens


Whether you've always wanted to keep your own birds or just want a fun day out with a difference, this workshop is a great hands-on experience.

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