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12 Years
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Your Trusted Farm Experience in Faringdon
Farmer Gow's is a family-run agricultural enterprise established in 2014, dedicated to providing immersive farm experiences and essential agricultural services. Our Oxfordshire-based farm offers educational programmes for schools, interactive animal workshops, and birthday party facilities, combining hands-on learning with recreational activities. We specialise in supplying high-quality point-of-lay chickens, seasoned firewood, and fresh produce, supporting both local communities and agricultural enthusiasts. Our facilities include adventure playgrounds, farm shops, and tea rooms, operating across 200-acre premises with comprehensive health and safety protocols. With over a decade of combined experience in animal husbandry and land management, our team delivers expert guidance on poultry keeping and sustainable farming practices. We maintain strict biosecurity measures for our livestock, including vaccinations against common avian diseases, and provide detailed settling-in advice for new chicken owners. Our seasonal offerings include Christmas tree sales, wreath-making workshops, and educational resources on domestic poultry care, all supported by professional veterinary and agricultural partnerships.
Services
Farm visits
Animal workshops
Firewood sales
Chicken supplies
Educational programmes
Birthday parties
Christmas trees
Wreath making
Mobile farm services
Farm produce retail
Served areas
- Oxford, Swindon, Wantage, Shrivenham, Faringdon, Witney, Fairford, Abingdon, Grove, Didcot
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Meet The Animals
- Educational Workshops
- School Trips
Services
Farm Visits
Our farm visits provide immersive agricultural experiences with interactive animal workshops and educational programmes. Visitors can participate in hands-on activities including animal feeding, egg collecting, and tractor driving. The 200-acre facility includes adventure playgrounds, all-weather barns, and educational resources for school groups.
Animal Workshops
Interactive animal workshops offer structured learning about farm animals and sustainable practices. Participants engage in activities like bottle feeding calves, handling poultry, and learning about animal husbandry. The sessions combine practical experience with educational content suitable for all ages.
Firewood Sales
We supply seasoned hardwood logs and kindling from sustainably managed local woodlands. Our firewood is available in bags or bulk loads with free local delivery options. The service includes stacking assistance and offers both traditional logs and firewood kindling products.
Chicken Supplies
Our point-of-lay chicken programme provides vaccinated, egg-laying hens with comprehensive care guidance. We offer multiple heritage and hybrid breeds with expert advice on housing, feeding, and disease prevention. The service includes collection appointments and integration guidance for new flocks.
Educational Programmes
Structured educational programmes support STEM learning with farm-based activities. The curriculum-linked sessions accommodate Early Years to Key Stage 2 pupils with health and safety certified facilities. Programmes include animal husbandry workshops and agricultural science demonstrations.
People
Dale
Farm Manager
Dale oversees daily operations and coordinates animal workshops. With extensive experience in agricultural education, he manages visitor programmes and ensures animal welfare standards. He provides expert guidance on poultry care and farm safety.
MJ Hodgkins
Agricultural Consultant
MJ develops educational resources and poultry husbandry guidelines. Their expertise in domestic poultry management informs our chicken care programmes and feeding recommendations. They contribute to maintaining high animal welfare standards across the farm.
Questions
What educational programmes do you offer for schools?
We provide STEM-certified farm visits with structured workshops for Early Years to Key Stage 2 pupils, including animal handling and agricultural science activities.
Can I purchase firewood online?
Yes, order firewood through our website for collection or local delivery. Options include seasoned logs and kindling in various quantities.
What chicken breeds are available?
We offer vaccinated point-of-lay chickens including Beechwood Blue, Cheshire Blue, Copper Black Maran, and various heritage breeds with egg-laying guarantees.
Are birthday parties available?
Yes, we host farm birthday parties with reserved areas, animal workshops, and adventure playground access. Bookings require advance reservations.
Do you deliver Christmas trees?
Yes, we deliver fresh Christmas trees locally. Pre-order online for collection or delivery from 20 November through the holiday season.
What facilities are accessible for visitors?
Our facilities include all-weather barns, adventure playgrounds, farm shops, and tea rooms. The 200-acre site has wheelchair-accessible paths and viewing areas.
Reviews (11)
Chloe Robson
Jan 12, 2021
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Amazing time this morning at this great family day out - they did so well with everything going on at making sure everyone felt comfortable. Amazing information given. We took our 14 month old he loved climbing on the hay bales and all the other activities. Loved petting the chicks.
Jodie Kenny
Jan 12, 2021
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Absolutely loved our day out today. The handling and feeding of the animals was amazing! The tractor ride which lasted about 30 minutes was also great. Would totally recommend to anyone, great for smaller children. My almost 2 year old had a great time feeding the animals! Will definitely be returning with my oldest soon
Rachael Lennon
Jan 12, 2021
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First time at Farmer Gows today. we were amazed by how organised it is. Everyone is friendly and the animals are just ace. will be re-visiting again soon. Thank you for a lovely afternoon
Sara Witham
Jan 12, 2021
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Such a great day out with the kids, the team are so friendly and great with all ages. Also they come and check up on you, make sure youve done everything and tell you when things are happening. No way that the kids can escape either! Plenty of things for all ages and the hay bales are just fab. Plus actually meeting the all the big animals and feeding them, that was so good. Food is delicious and bonus that you get to buy sausages and burgers from the farm to take home
Nick Korda
Jan 12, 2021
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My kids and family love Farmer Gows. Staff have always been knowledgable, friendly and accommodating to us. It reminds me of spending time on a family friends farm many years ago as a child. Simple pleasures like toy tractors for kids, a huge hay stack barn with bails and tunnels running through them and getting to spend time with and feeding the farms animals, running around in the barn Is never rushed.
It is back to basics but better for it. They also have a cafe but are happy for you to also take a picnic. Would recommend for a good 4 hours out or a school trip up-to Junior age. Reading some reviews you cant please everyone but its a working farm and not a farm masquerading as a soft play/adventure playground cash grab (you probably know the type).
It is back to basics but better for it. They also have a cafe but are happy for you to also take a picnic. Would recommend for a good 4 hours out or a school trip up-to Junior age. Reading some reviews you cant please everyone but its a working farm and not a farm masquerading as a soft play/adventure playground cash grab (you probably know the type).
Katie Gilham
Jan 12, 2021
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We visited today on the first day they opened with their new COVID 19 restrictions in place to keep us all safe. As always the staff were totally professional and the new routine was delivered smoothly. Although its not the old experience that we all know and love, the team have adapted well and provided a great day out for the kids. We still got to meet the animals, play with some toys and got some exercise too. Thanks everyone, well be back soon!
Emilia Hartley
Jan 12, 2021
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I recommend everything about Farmer Gows, the staff were so welcoming, we loved the hands on experience, the kids (12years and 22months) enjoyed the play parks and the tractors, the trail was lovely; we bought some goat and sheep food in the shop for the trail and the animals came running up to the fence, the lunch area was cleaned and well equipped with toys which were freshly cleaned for each table, the whole place was so clean. Can not fault anything. It was such a great day out, we will definitely be back.
Neil Shipley
Jan 12, 2021
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A fabulous asset for Oxfordshire tourism board with so much to do and see for the whole family. Staff are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the farm trail, open wide spaces with plenty of picnic tables to stop, rest and enjoy the beautiful scenery in this part of the County.
Lisa Jones
Jan 12, 2021
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Lovely place for kids to experience getting up close to and feeding the farm animals! There's also an great hay bale outdoor play area and indoor play area with huge chess set and dolls houses. Very warm and friendly staff and burgers are delicious! Thoroughly recommend
Darren Truman
Jan 12, 2021
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We visited a couple of weeks nearly two year old Arlo absolutely loved Farmer Gows and so did we! Very impressed with the general cleanliness and the designated tables etc to keep distance. It's the most comfortable and relaxed we've been out in public since the start of lockdown. The bale climb was a massive hit, he would have spent all day switching between that, the play park and ride on tractors if we let him!
It was great to get a good amount of time with the farm animals, it didn't feel rushed or too crowded out. The time slots are great because it means no one misses out! We will definitely be back again!
It was great to get a good amount of time with the farm animals, it didn't feel rushed or too crowded out. The time slots are great because it means no one misses out! We will definitely be back again!
Joe Pace
Jan 12, 2021
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Fantastic place. Plenty of space for kids to run around in, and loads of toys for them to play with too. Loads of food choices. Feeding the sheep and goats was a great experience too.