One of the most popular attractions near Carlisle
Located just outside Carlisle, Walby Farm Park offers one of the best days out for families in Cumbria. Packed with activities for all ages, it’s the ultimate destination for year-round adventure, indoor play, and outdoor fun.
Explore Cumbria’s largest Indoor Adventure Play Barn, perfect for rainy days, featuring thrilling slides, climbing frames, and toddler-friendly areas. The excitement continues with Milecastle 62, our Roman fort-inspired adventure play zone, and when the British weather is kind to use acres of fun with our Outdoor Play areas including zip lines, go-karts, sledge slides, seasonal tractor rides and more.
Meet your favourite farmyard friends in the Animal Barn, where you can get up close to the rabbits and guinea pigs, meet our cheeky goats, llamas and ponies; including Lady Alice our Clydesdale horse. Seasonal highlights include watching lambs being born during the Magic of Lambing and Easter.
Facilities
Walby Farm Park
Hungry? Refuel at the Cowshed Café, where locally sourced, homemade food awaits. Treat yourself to delicious cakes, hearty meals, and seasonal specials.
Walby is also renowned for its exciting seasonal events programme. From the Easter Eggstravaganza and May Madness to the Summer of Fun on the Farm with character days, there’s always something new to discover. Don’t miss Pumpkin Picking in autumn or the magical Father Christmas on the Farm experience in winter. For grown-ups, Pumpkin Picking After Dark offers a unique night out with live music and festive vibes.
Whatever the weather, Walby Farm Park promises a full day of family fun, making it one of the most popular attractions near Carlisle. Plan your visit today and create memories that last a lifetime!
Open 10 – 5.30pm except 25-26 of Dec and 1 Jan
* Walby Farm Park is suitable for children aged 1-16 years
* We encourage you to book in advance as this helps us monitor visitor numbers and guarantees your entry slot. You also save £2 per ticket when you book online in advance.
* A ticket to Walby Farm Park gets you access to all the fun on the farm! All activities are included. Please note some attractions (such as the Electric Quads take £1)
* We try to make your visit to Walby Farm Park as enjoyable as possible and we always try to accommodate as many people as we can. Our Farm Park is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs and everything is on a low level. Please note, Walby is a farm and if it’s raining we can’t help the mud, so please be prepared for all weather.
* FREE Parking
* We offer Essential Companion Tickets free of charge to visitors who hold an Access Card with the +1 or +2 symbol. This ensures we can provide the best possible experience for everyone. We welcome assistance dogs to our site but unfortunately, we cannot allow dogs into the farm park otherwise.
Local Area
Just 4 miles outside of Carlisle, we are surrounded by beautiful countryside and of course, the wonderful farm. Beyond the farm and city, you can find Brampton, an attractive market town with a friendly community.
How To Find Us
FROM CARLISLE & M6 – we are located just to the east of the M6. Please follow signs for A689 (E) towards Brampton and Carlisle Airport from M6 (Junction 44) & turn off left to Walby.
FROM HEXHAM & A69 – find us off the A689, near Carlisle Airport, 35 miles from Hexham & 4 miles from Carlisle follow signs for Carlisle A69, at Brampton roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A689 (signposted Carlisle – North) & turn off right to Walby.
Bicycle rack available at entrance. For more information on cycling in the area – http://www.cycle-routes.org/hadrianscycleway/ .
Walby Farm Park is also linked to the village of Crosby-on-Eden by public footpath – a short 1.5 mile walk.
There is a bus currently running on Tuesdays and Fridays that serves the local village of Crosby-on-Eden, the timetable can be found here – http://www.borderramblerbus.co.uk/bus-routes.html
