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Group Visits at Old MacDonald’s Farm
Group Visits at Old MacDonald’s Farm
Animals and Wildlife
NFAN AWARD FOR EDUCATION 2015. VAQAS
01277 375177
07913 549635
info@omdfarm.co.uk
www.omdfarm.co.uk
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Weald Road,
South Weald,
Brentwood,
Essex,
CM14 5AY
Details
Old Macdonald's Farm is a fun place to visit for families, with farmyard favourites, exotic animals, owls and other creatures along with rides, slides and other entertainment all part of your value for money entry fee. This is a great place for a group visit, a part of the Essex countryside just outside London.
Coach park: Plenty available on site, no need to book in advance.
Drop off: Adjacent to main entrance.
Driver: Light refreshments available for drivers
Visit hrs: 10
Awarded highly commended by BIAZA 2012. Popular attraction for families and for schools and colleges encouraging learning through fun for all ages. Fully accessible pathways allow those with mobility problems and families with push chairs to reach all parts of the farm, and staff are on hand to assist those with special needs. Learn about Old Macdonald's award winning environmental project, the astonishing Tractorpult, and come up with your ideas for helping improve the world in which we live whilst having an enjoyable day out.
Prices
Ticket Type: Normal group price at farm entrance Book online discount price
Adults (16 years and over) £11.50 £9.50
Children (2-15 years) £10.50 £8.50
Senior Citizens £9.50 £7.50
The group rate gives a £5 per head reduction on the admission price when booked on line and there are special rates for those with special needs too, plus plenty of free parking for coaches.
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Old MacDonald’s FarmLocation
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: TQ 549942 Lat: 51.62595 Long: 0.23750
By Road:
Close to the A12 (A1023)/M25 junction 28, follow road signs to Brentwood and then to the farm. First class parking facilities for all with parking for those with disabilities close to farm entrance. Also coach parking for schools and other groups.
Parking: free
Hotels and B&Bs
Self-Catering Places
Attractions
Leisure activities
Events
Food & DrinkFacilities
Baby changing facilities
Cash Point
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Disabled access
Awarded highly commended by BIAZA 2012. Popular attraction for families and for schools and colleges encouraging learning through fun for all ages. Fully accessible pathways allow those with mobility problems and families with push chairs to reach all parts of the farm, and staff are on hand to assist those with special needs. Learn about Old Macdonald's award winning environmental project, the astonishing Tractorpult, and come up with your ideas for helping improve the world in which we live whilst having an enjoyable day out.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Wheelchairs provided
- Free
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
Entrance
- Ramp to entrance
- Handrail by ramp
- Entrance is well lit
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Low potassium
- Low sodium
- Nut free
- Additive free
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
Notes
The farm has one wheelchair to provide on request (Please ring to book in advance). Cafe provides a variety of freshly cooked meals such as: Fish, Jacket Potatoes, sandwiches, Baguettes, Hamburgers and vegetable Burgers. Some food products are also Halal (Please ask in Cafe direct). Preliminary visits are avaliable for groups.
