THE BEST FARM DAY OUT IN ESSEX

Create incredible memories with hands-on, personalised experiences at our beautiful farm.

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Wednesday: 
  • Pre-booking only
Thursday to Sunday:
  • Open for pre-bookings and petting farm entry
  • Book online or pay on the gate
  • 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Wednesday: 
  • Pre-booking only
Thursday to Sunday:
  • Open for pre-bookings and petting farm entry
  • Book online or pay on the gate
  • 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)

THE GROUNDS

THE GROUNDS

Stantons Farm is based in Black Notley, a small civil parish in the heart of the Essex countryside, approximately 1.5 miles south of Braintree. The farm can trace its origins back to the 12th century and is originally thought to have comprised of 250 acres and farmed both livestock and arable throughout its history.

Whilst a number of the original farmstead buildings remain on the site, the estate was split up in the 1960s and some of the agricultural buildings and a large proportion of the land are now under different possession.

OUR FACILITIES

OUTDOOR EDUCATION AREA

Learning doesn't have to mean sitting inside a classroom!

Introducing our new outdoor education area - featuring a large climbing frame, toilet/hand washing facilities, animal holding stalls and picnic area!

THE SNACK SHACK

Hot and cold food, drinks and snacks available to purchase from our 'Stantons Snack Shack'

A full, up-to-date allergen menu is available on site.

We also offer vegan, vegetarian and dairy free options.

Grab yourself a coffee to enjoy while you explore our grounds, or get yourself some hot food cooked fresh.

The choice is yours!  

THE GIFT SHOP

We've got something for everyone in our gift shop!

Choose from a range of alpaca products from our very own alpacas; including socks, scarves and plush alpaca teddies!

Let the kids choose what they want with pocket money priced toys; all farm orientated to remember your visit with us!  

THE PLAYGROUND

Grab yourself some peace and quiet whilst the kids run wild on our farm themed play equipment! 

We have two play areas to choose from; bigger play equipment for the taller crowd and smaller play equipment for the smaller crowd.

Picnic areas are also located in both play areas with hand washing stations.  

 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

EXPERIENCES

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Alpaca Walking Experience

Come and walk our wonderful alpacas through our beautiful farm!

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VIP Farmer Experience

Become a farmer for the morning by learning about animal husbandry through feeding, grooming and managing all 12 species of animal!

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VIP Farm Tour – Guided Petting Farm Experience

Take part in a fully interactive petting farm experience where you are able to feed ten species of animal With Luxury animal feed supplied (different to general petting farm food).

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