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Folly Farm Country Gardens

22 ha

📷 Gareth James · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome22 ha

Getting here

51.74163, -4.72674

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • 🐄Summer visits here combine well with a walk along nearby trails — the animals are most active in the morning.
  • 🐾Folly Farm on site — a good way to combine wildlife and an animal visit in the same trip

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
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Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, House Sparrow +48 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, House Sparrow +48 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Mottled Beauty, Gatekeeper +158 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cleavers, Heath Earwort, Flabby Thread-moss +38 more · last seen 2026

Free

Farm visits

Zoo or animal collection nearby

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Colby Woodland Garden Walk, ColbyWalking route3.5 km

Explore secret spaces & historic features on this family walk, with wildlife along the way. Visit the Walled Garden, meadows & follow woodland paths with glimpses of the sea from the highest viewpoint. There are picnic spots & a longer trail option.

Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 00:45-01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Colby Estate Forest and Field Walk, ColbyWalking route3.2 km
Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Colby Estate Little Craig Y Borian Walk, ColbyWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Colby Estate Streamside Walk, ColbyWalking route4.5 km
Named routeLength 4.5 kmDuration 01:00=01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Landsker Borderlands TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route791 m
Named routeRef 4Length 791 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route231 m
Named routeRef 4Length 231 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route887 m
Named routeRef 4Length 887 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route363 m
Named routeRef 4Length 363 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Red deer being fed from the Landtrain at Folly Farm

📷 Gareth James · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Red deer being fed from the Landtrain at Folly Farm

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🐄Folly FarmVisitor farm300 m→🌱Colby Woodland GardenUrban park3.9 km→🐄Jolly BarnVisitor farm400 m→🐄SlothVisitor farm400 m→🐄West African dwarf crocodileVisitor farm400 m→🐄Tropical TrailsVisitor farm400 m→