Farms and Zoo's: Great Day Trips for Toddlers

It's no secret that the English are all animal lovers, and what I have found since moving here is that the zoos are all top notch and amazing. We have visited a few zoos and farms within the area and they make great days out for people of all ages, especially children.

Here are few that we have visited:

Church Farm Stow: Church Farm is a perfect place to spend a morning or afternoon with your toddler. They have a lovely cafe' with pretty good food, a killer indoor playpark, and of course the farm itself. In the springtime the kids (and adults) can feed baby lambs and witness "lambing season" in full bloom. There are several hands on petting areas and the farmers make sure to take time and teach the kids about the animals featured at the farm. In addition to the farm and indoor playplace there is also an outdoor park with trampolines, a sand pit, and hay bale pit. Church farm is located within an hour of RAF Lakenheath/Mildenhall and prices vary from baby, toddler, child, and adult.

Find out more information about Church Farm on their website here: http://www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk/

Woburn Safari Park: Woburn Safari park isn't like other zoo's in the area and that's apparent right when you pull up to the gates. In the distance you see free roaming Elephants and Zebras, you pull up to a window with your car, pay your fee and you are given a map. That is when the fun begins! You are now free to drive through the safari park, which gives everyone in the vehicle a chance to see their favorite animals up close and personal. There are lions, and tigers, and bears...OH MY! Rhinos, Giraffes, and of course the car surfing Monkeys, just to name a few. The Safari drive takes just over an hour or more, and at the end you can park your car and enjoy a smaller Zoo adjacent to the Safari park with several picnic areas, playgrounds, and MORE animal encounters. We spent the entire day here and still didn't see everything. The best part is, you only pay ONCE but you can drive through the Safari as many times as you want. This gave us the chance to see some animals even more up close! This was our toddler's favorite experience to date! Woburn is located in the Milton Keynes area, just over an hour away.