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Manorafon Farm Park in Abergele
If you are looking for things to do in Abergele with young children during your stay at Pario Holiday Parks, a visit to Manorafon Farm Park has to be right at the top of your Abergele holiday itinerary.
Set within the picturesque surroundings of Gwrych Park, close to the famous Gwrych Castle, this popular family attraction combines friendly farm animals, exciting play areas, rides and plenty of opportunities for little ones to learn and explore. Designed with families at the very top of mind, Manorafon Farm Park offers enough variety to keep children entertained for hours on end, making it an ideal choice for days out with kids in North Wales.
Countless holiday makers staying at our holiday parks have visited the attraction and have reported enjoyed their time there immensely, firmly placing it as one of the best things to do with children in Abergele of all ages.
Meet the Animals at Manorafon Farm Park
Animal encounters are at the very centre of the Manorafon Farm Park experience. Children can get close to a wide range of farm yard favourites, with goats, alpacas, sheep, pigs, rabbits and other friendly little animals counted amongst its distinguished community of residents. Depending on the time of year, visitors may also have the chance to see adorable newborn animals, including lambs, piglets and chicks.
Unquestionably one of the highlights for many younger visitors is the opportunity to feed some of the animals themselves with expert guidance. Special tubs of animal feed can be purchased during your visit, allowing children to get even closer to their four-legged friends while learning how best to care for the animals. Cwtch Corner provides another opportunity to meet smaller creatures such as rabbits, while the Reptile Hut introduces children to a rather different side of the animal kingdom, with plenty of creepy crawlies to discover.
The daily programme also often includes popular activities such as the entertaining pig races, while seasonal events throughout the year can add even more variety to the daily calendar.
Playgrounds, Rides & Dinosaurs
While Manorafon Farm Park may have originally been centred around its animal encounters, the park has significantly expanded its offering in recent years. Once the little ones have finished meeting the residents, there are numerous play facilities where they can burn off some energy before the return trip to your holiday accommodation.
There are numerous outdoor playgrounds to explore which provide plenty of opportunities for climbing, bouncing and adventuring. The park includes Clamber Castle, bouncy pillows, pedal go-karts and the Raptor Run ride, giving children plenty of activities to choose from throughout the day. There’s even an indoor soft play area which is ideal for smaller children and a good, all weather back-up in the event of the sun failing to make an appearance..
The Dinosaur Adventure Trail is another newly added attraction, taking families on a prehistoric journey where more than 20 dinosaurs can be discovered. From mighty T-Rexes to towering Brachiosaurus and fearsome raptors, it adds an exciting element of adventure to a day already jam packed with things to see and do.
The range of activities makes Manorafon particularly well suited to families with young children, with the wide choice of attractions ensuring that your little ones will remain entertained throughout their visit.
Food, Drink & Family Facilities
There is no need to leave Manorafon Farm Park when hunger strikes. The Greedy Goat Snack Hut serves a selection of hot food, snacks and drinks, Options include family-friendly favourites such as pizza, paninis and loaded jacket potatoes, while children’s picnic boxes are also available. There’s even ice cream huts located on-site, ideal for cooling kids down after all that adventuring.
Families are welcome to bring their own picnic, with picnic areas and tables available along the field trail. This gives you the opportunity to make the most of the self catering facilities in your accommodation before you set out.
There are also toilets, baby-changing facilities, numerous hand-washing stations and plenty of places to sit down and take a break while the children continue playing.
Manorafon Farm Park Tickets & Opening Times
Manorafon Farm Park operates dynamic ticket pricing, meaning the cost of admission can vary according to the date and events taking place. We would therefore advise checking their website prior to setting out to ensure that ticket prices are within your budget, particularly in peak season and during the school holidays.
Opening times can also vary depending on the season. Manorafon Farm Park is generally open from 10am until 5pm with last admissions accepted prior to 3.30pm. However, we’d again advise checking their website prior to travelling to avoid a wasted trip.
Events For All The Family
Manorafon Farm Park also offers a range of annual events across the year, with something to appeal to all members of the family. Traditional events include their Pumpkin Fest event on the run up to Halloween and Santa Adventure prior to Christmas. These include bespoke activities such as pumpkin carving and opportunities to meet Father Christmas himself.
The farm park is also now starting to introduce a number of evening events which are more focused on families rather than just children. This includes their upcoming Pumpkin Fest Nights prior to Halloween where groups of friends or family will be treated to live music, mouthwatering food stalls and themed activities such as pumpkin carving and something called ‘the slime lab’ which is said to be more aimed at the little ones.
Plan Your Visit
With Manorafon Farm Park being located just a short drive away from Tan Rallt, Bryn Defaid and Marine Holiday Parks, it’s the perfect attraction to add to your North Wales family holiday itinerary.