Ferring Country Centre: Where every visit makes a difference
At Ferring Country Centre, our 32-acre site offers a blend of visitor attractions and specialised day services. As you explore, you’ll find a garden centre, café, soft play area, and our farm. But it’s not just about the attractions; your visit directly supports our mission as a charity to provide life-changing experiences.
Established in 1986, our day services offer a safe and supportive environment for people with learning disabilities to develop new skills, which includes everything from woodwork and gardening to riding therapy and cooking classes.
Experience Ferring
Country Centre
garden centre
Rangers Café
soft play
Dales Farm
Horse riding lessons
Horse riding therapy
Your visit helps us change lives
What makes Ferring Country Centre truly special is the difference you make by visiting us. Every purchase, booking, or donation directly supports our work with people who have learning disabilities.
Here’s how:
Your visit helps us change lives (Donate)
If you are a UK taxpayer your donation could be worth 25% more at no extra cost to you.
I am a UK taxpayer and would like to Gift Aid my donations now and in future. I understand I must pay enough income tax and/or capital gains tax each tax year to cover the amount of Gift Aid that all charities and community amateur sports clubs claim on my donations in that tax year, and I am responsible for paying any difference. Please remember to let us know if your tax status, name or address change or if you wish to cancel your Gift Aid declaration.
There are many ways to support our mission – make a donation, organise a fundraising event, volunteer with us, play our lottery, adopt an animal, or become a member or leave a legacy in your will.
Transforming lives with meaningful activities
Our day services programmes are designed to empower people with learning disabilities to grow their independence, connect with others, and live a fulfilling life.
We provide a wide range of activities in both group settings and one-on-one support, focusing on physical and mental wellbeing, social connections, and skill development. From animal care at Dales Farm to hands-on learning in our kitchen, every activity is crafted to encourage personal growth and community involvement.
Frequently asked questions
What are Ferring Country Centre’s opening times?
How does my visit help support people with learning disabilities?
Can I book a group visit or event at Ferring Country Centre?
Yes, we welcome group visits, including schools, community organisations, and corporate events. To arrange a group booking or to find out more about available packages, please get in touch with our team.
How much does it cost to visit Ferring Country Centre?
- Soft play: £1.75 per child for an hour of fun.
- Dales Farm: Single entry £7.50 (under 2s free), family entry (4 people) £28, twilight entry (after 3.30pm) £5.50. Carers go free (ID required).
- Riding school: Variety of costs depending on activity All other areas are free of charge.
- You can find out more information on our visit us page.