Dales Farm

Before you visit…

purchase your online ticket for time/date slot on our website.
Upon arrival and exit, please wash your hands in the sinks provided.
Ensure that you have a copy of your ticket available to show to staff upon arrival.
If you are experiencing any symptoms of Covid-19, please stay at home.

Dales Farm provides an important educational environment where children can learn about and enjoy the animals. All year round families can enjoy a visit where they will meet our shetland ponies, donkeys, pigs, goats, alpacas, ducks, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, small furries, birds, and much more.

Planning a Visit

We are sure that once you visit Dales Farm, you will love our animals as much as we do! Read more

Outdoor Play Area

With a wide range of inclusive outdoor play equipment, everyone can enjoy our outdoor play area. Read more

Ferring Trail

Follow in our animals' footprints around Dales Farm to learn lots of amazing facts about our animal friends. Read more

Latest

Pallant Cork Lodge donates £250

Pallant Cork Lodge have chosen Ferring Country Centre as one of their charities to support.

Dales Farm Visits Frequently Asked Questions

Day Service Change of Details

Please keep us updated of any change of details. Thank you.

Classroom Appeal

Help us raise £10,000 to refurbish two classrooms and support Adults with Learning Disabilities.

Vacancies

Do you believe everyone should have the opportunity to play socially valued roles in society and are you passionate about building a brighter future for all?

Dales Farm

All year round families can enjoy a visit where they will meet our ponies, donkey’s, pigs, goats, alpacas, ducks, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, and much more.

Entry Fees

Admission to the farm areas is £3.50 per person (under 2's go free). Last entry is at 3pm. Annual Farm passes are also available.

Who We Are

Ferring Country Centre is a local, independent charity providing meaningful training and work experience for people with learning disabilities.

Rangers Café

Rangers Cafe, with its new exciting menu, hand crafted tables and two alfresco seating areas, creates the perfect dining experience.

What We Do

We enable adults with learning disabilities to unlock their full potential

Opening times

The Centre is open to the General Public 7 days a week from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday - Saturday and 10:00am-4:00pm Sundays and Bank Holidays. You can visit Dales Farm, Café, Children’s Play Areas and Garden Centre during these hours, the admission fee only applies to the farm areas.