Church Farm, Thurstaston, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 0HW
NO- we've allowed enough capacity to allow our members to arrive without pre-booking. We've been able to do this based on the existing membership numbers and current government guidelines. We'll still need to scan your membership cards on arrival as usual which also complies with current track and trace guidance.
YES- you’re very welcome to bring a picnic with you when visiting the farm. Please use our picnic areas and where possible, please take your waste home with you for responsible disposal.
YES- All of our toilet facilities will be open, with limited capacity to enable social distancing. Our team will be carefully managing these areas, and so there may be a short wait to use the facilities. All of our washrooms will be cleaned thoroughly and regularly throughout the day for your safety.
YES- as long as the rules on our Dog Policy are followed.
It's not possible to just come along to the farm park on event dates.
Do check our colour-coded calendar HERE.
This varies depending on when you visit. Do see the main farm park info page for details about what's included on your particular visit day.
Our animals are subject to change but usually include miniature ponies, alpacas, donkeys, meerkats, emu, pigs, sheep, ducks, geese, rabbits, goats and hens.
No, PYO pumpkin is only available as part of our Family Fright Festival activities which require a booked event admission ticket.
Unfortunately not! Due to high demand we won’t be able to amend your ticket booking once purchased. Please choose your day carefully.
Unfortunately not. Just like all other major ticketed attractions it's not possible to refund or transfer tickets at short notice.
If you can't make it do see if anyone else is able to take your tickets in your place.
No, on Family Fright Festival event days you'll only be allowed into the farm park if you purchase a Family Fright Festival ticket. It's not possible just to come into the farm park on the Family Fright Festival event dates.
Yes, this event must be pre-booked. You can book online using the link on the main event page.
No, a pumpkin isn't included in the admission price. If you'd like to pick a pumpkin then do bring some money with you. A pumpkin will cost £1.50 - £15 depending on size. They're all labelled individually so you can choose a pumpkin at a price which suits you.
If you have a FULL DAY ticket the event is open from 10am - 5pm each day and you can arrive anytime between these times.
If you've booked a PART DAY ticket you can arrive anytime from 2pm - 5pm. The park is open until 5pm.
It's probably best to plan your day around the activity timetable which features timed activities throughout the day. The timetable is on the main page for this event. Most activities are repeated to give you a bit of choice and to make sure you don't miss out on stuff.
Yes, do see our dog policy here
Yes, everyone aged 2 and over must have a ticket. Children under 2 are free.
Hopefully not! It's designed to be spooky rather than scary so should be lots of fun for all. It's aimed at young families with children from 3 - 12 years old.
Yes, we will run out of pumpkins at some point. Based on our calculations there should be pumpkins available on most dates but if pumpkin picking is important to you you should book one of our earlier dates.
Due to the location of the patch it's only possible to access it using one of the timed tractor rides which make a drop-off at the pumpkin patch. Please do plan your visit accordingly.
No, sorry! The part-day admission is for access from 2pm - 5pm only. If you'd like to come along in the morning from 10am you will need FULL DAY tickets.
We recommend a weekday visit outside of school holidays when the bookable ticket numbers are less. We may be able to do another tractor ride for you after the main timed rides if you let us know in advance.
You're taken from the farm up to the forest by tractor and trailer then you play games, solve clues and hunt for eggy clues to complete your puzzle page.
One completed children can exchange their page for a chocolate gift. The Easter Bunny will be hopping around for photos all day too. The whole ride lasts 45 - 55 minutes.
Farm entrance for the whole day is included too with farm animals, tractor rides and more.
Yes, please purchase a ticket for every person who wants to come on The Easter Egg Hunt. We aim to make our ride special for the whole family!
Children under 2 years old are free and do not require a ticket.
Unfortunately it's not possible to transfer tickets. This policy is in line with all major ticketed events.
Yes, it's important to pre-book tickets for the Easter Egg Hunt as most rides sell-out.
All rides usually sell-out so it's not usually possible to book on the day. Tickets will be available only if spaces remain.
The Easter Egg Hunt part of your ticket takes place in the forest and we only allow so many people at each time so it doesn't get overcrowded. Your ticket also includes farm park access for the whole day so you can come and stay the whole day whatever your timed ride (but do make sure you're at the boarding area at your booked ride time!)
Not usually, no. We can only permit customers onto later rides if space permits and rides usually sell-out.
The booked ride time is the time the tractor leaves for the forest.
Do allow extra time to park, put coats on then walk to the boarding area.
Yes, the Easter Bunny has a special chocolate gift for every child.
We will also have a number of gluten and dairy free alternatives so do be sure to ask for these if you require them.
You can have a photo with the Easter Bunny if you like?
Adult tickets would usually cost more than child tickets but as they don't receive a gift we've made them the same price as a child ticket.
We have a dedicated staff team who will endeavour to run this event in all conditions, providing it is safe to do so.
In the unlikely event an event date is cancelled we'll post this notice on our Facebook page and on the main event page..
Dogs are allowed within certain parts of the farm park- do see our dog policy here- DOG POLICY but NOT on the tractor ride / easter egg hunt part. It may be best to leave your pooch at home if you're coming on the egg hunt.
The ride features a ride in a trailer up to the forest which does have 3 stairs to access it.
We can carry one wheelchair in the trailer if you're able to fold it and we're happy to assist with this.
Alternatively if it's easier for you you're welcome to drive up to the forest in your own transport.
To make arrangements for this then do contact us using the details below.
You have the opportunity to look round our forest to choose the Christmas tree you want. Once you've chosen you let our staff know and we'll come and chop it down for you then net it up ready to take away.
No, there's no need to book this year for Christmas tree sales.
Not quite! You choose your tree from our forest then one of our staff will chop it down for you. For reasons of health and safety we aren't able to let customers actually cut their own tree though.
Yes, we have a number of trees available to buy in pots. Due to the size of the root ball these trees are all under 120cm tall.
No, the farm park is closed in December and isn't accessible from the forest anyway.
Yes, all Enchanted Encounters must be pre-booked.
Enchanted Encounters is suitable for adults, couples or families with older children. It isn't suitable for very young children or babies.
The Santa Experience is a 60 minute journey around the farm with colourful characters, real reindeer, magical lighting, special effects, farm animals and a very special personalised * visit to see Santa.
Enchanted Encounters is essentially the middle bit of The Santa Experience. You get a tractor ride straight up to the reindeer lodge to meet the reindeer and there's smores included with this event too. Enchanted Encounters does not feature Santa or any of his friends.
Our animal’s welfare is our primary concern therefore we will not force them to behave against their nature and all interaction is done on their terms.
Under normal conditions you will be able to get near to them though.
Yes as long as the rules on our Dog Policy are followed.
You don't need to book for any of the normal days.
If there's an event on you do need to pre-book.
It's best to check the day of your visit on our calendar HERE
It's not possible to just come along to the farm park on event dates.
Do check our colour-coded calendar HERE.
This varies depending on when you visit. Do see the main farm park info page for details about what's included on your particular visit day.
Our animals are subject to change but usually include miniature ponies, alpacas, donkeys, meerkats, emu, pigs, sheep, ducks, geese, rabbits, goats and hens.
The Church Farm Adventure Camp is for children from 6 - 12 years old.
Drop off each day is at 9:30am and collection is 4:30pm.
No, due to differing dietary requirements / allergies we ask that each child brings a packed lunch and drink / snacks with them.
Church Farm essentially hires out a field for you hold your wedding on. It's a special location with awesome views and festival vibes!
We can also help you with supplier advice- marquee suppliers, caterers, bands, pianists etc to help you create your individual day.
Our field hire rates can be found at the bottom of the wedding reception page here
We have a large list of recommended caterers, musicians, marquee hire and entertainment companies to bring your wedding to life. Unfortunately we're not able to discuss these in detail until you've paid a deposit for the site.
The Church Farm Adventure Camp is for children from 8 - 12 years old.
Drop off each day is at 9:30am and collection is 4:00pm.
No, due to differing dietary requirements / allergies we ask that each child brings a packed lunch and drink / snacks with them.
The Church Farm adventure camp is £125 for the 5 day experience for one child. Individual days (if spaces remain) will be £30 per day.
It might be but those booking for the whole 5 days will have priority once bookings open. Where spaces remain a day or two may be available.
Yes, a second child will get 10% off.
We sure can! All our instructors are first-aid trained and DBS checked. Our lead instructor also has considerable bushcraft training and considerable experience teaching similar courses at an outdoor activity centre.