Visitor Information

Admission

We are grateful for your support of Ferring Country Centre. Your admission fee helps contribute to the running costs of our Charity and helps us continue to create positive futures for adults with learning disabilities.

Admission is £3.50 per person (children under two go free). The last entry is at 3:00pm each day. The admission fee only applies to the outdoor play area and Dales Farm.

Click here for more information on family discounts, annual and childminder passes, and more

Carers with carers identification will be free when accompanying a paying customer.

Facilities

We have picnic tables located in the outdoor play area if you would like to bring a picnic with you.

Most areas of the site have Disabled access. Our Staff are always happy to help, please ask if you require assistance. Disabled parking bays are located at the main entrance.

Please be aware that CCTV is in operation across our site for the protection of our Customers and property.

We welcome dogs in our Garden Centre and Rangers Café, but must be kept on a lead at all times. No dogs are allowed on our stable yard, Dales Farm or outdoor play area.

We are a no smoking site.

If you have any questions prior to or during your visit, please ask a member of our team who will be happy to help. You can also email us prior to your visit [email protected]

How to find us

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. Read more

Rangers Café

Our fantastic café is a bright, cheerful place serving home-made cakes and freshly prepared snacks. We are proud of our 5 star Food Standards Agency hygiene. Read more

Garden Centre

The Garden Centre grows a comprehensive range of top quality plants and vegetables, all for sale to the general public at very competitive prices. Read more

Latest

Winston's Story

Winston told us about what he does day-to-day in our Garden Centre, and what he enjoys about coming to our Centre.

FAQs

Josh's Story

Josh takes part in a work enablement programme, and is learning about animal husbandry on Dales Farm

Pete's Story

Pete volunteers in our stables

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

Our fantastic café is a bright, cheerful place serving home-made cakes and freshly prepared snacks. We are proud of our 5 star Food Standards Agency hygiene.

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.