Docker Park Farm Visitor Centre

Arkholme
Near Carnforth
Lancashire
LA6 1AR

Tel: +44 (0)1524 221 331
Fax: +44 (0)1524 221 331
Email: info@dockerparkfarm.co.uk
Web: http://www.dockerparkfarm.co.uk


Geoffrey and Hilary Ford invite you to enjoy a marvellous day at Docker Park Farm. There are lots of things to see such as: pigs and piglets, rabbit world, cows and calves, ponies and horses, ornamental birds, pygmy goats and exotic animals.

There are plenty of things to do such as: feed the lambs in Spring and Summer, take a tractor ride, enjoy the indoor adventure play area, milk the ''special' cow, 'spot the animals and birds' competition, feed the rabbits and go on a nature trail.

When you are ready for a break the tea room offers delicious home-baking, light meals and hot and cold drinks. The shop sells locally produced foods from Lancashire, Cumbria and Cheshire, gifts, books, toys and souvenirs.

General Information:

  • Free parking
  • Toilets and baby changing facilities
  • Picnic area and tables
  • Access and facilities for the disabled
  • tea room
  • Shop
  • School visits welcome

 

Opening Times
(2007 times)
Mid February to end October: Daily 10.30am -5.00pm.
November to mid February: Weekends only 10.30am - 4.00pm.
Closed Christmas Eve to 2nd January.

Admission Charges
(2007 prices)
Adult £4.75; Child (2-16yrs) £3.75; Family (2 + up to 3) £16.00.

Directions
Docker Park is situated mid-way between Carnforth and Kirby Lonsdale. On the B6254 at Arkholme, turn up thre hill by the Bay Horse Inn and follow the signs to Docker Park. The farm is exactly one and a quarter miles along this road.
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Docker Park Farm Visitor Centre Postcode for SatNav: LA6 1AR

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