Marsh Farm Country Park

We visited whilst work was being done to improve the facility.
Found certain attractions had limited access. (Although I’m sure this will return to normal)
Was also a bit unlucky as almost every animal appeared to be asleep on our visit :-(
Positives:
Good parking.
Good access for parent and/​or disabled.
Great for kids over the age of 2 as have bouncy castle type attractions.
Plenty to do for a morning or afternoon visit.
Negatives:
Food and drinks etc were quite expensive.
Had to leave the farm to use the baby change toilet outside by the entrance.
Not much for young children under the age of 2.

Marsh Farm is a great day out with the family, there are places to eat and a little gift shop. If you go in the spring you will get to see all the baby animals which is adorable! There are pony ride’s and a small petting bit where they keep rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs and many more for you to hold and stroke. At easter and halloween there are treasure hunts for your children to win prizes. There is a great playground that is great for kids as young as 2 to as old as 11 to play on! You can buy animal feed at a cheap price so you can feed the animals as you make your way around the farm. Also, theres a tractor ride that goes along the river and past fields of sheep, horses and much much more!

A fantastic day out for the kids as long as you have the weather. Go in the spring to see lambing and the piglets. Good walks surround the place and there is a little place to eat. The gift shop is full of the usual rubbish, pots of jam with your name on it and stuff like that. Lol, but it’ll cheer up your kids and your nan.

If you’re thinking of going to Marsh Farm, make sure you go in spring and take advantage of theri breeding program — there’s always so many adorable baby animals!
The Farm also runs various themed weekend full of activities that are fun for all the family and very educational.
It’s fairly cheap to enter, compared to other similar attractions.
Definitely take children, of all ages, there’s something for everyone and is always worth a visit.
But beware — it is nature — some of the animals do smell!

A great day out on the farm. Very educational with lots of displays telling you more information in a child friendly way. Normally special days held through out the year including lambing weekends, santa, and trips on the tractor — very bunpy go before lunch. A great way to get close to the animals. Feed available to hand feed. Small area with trundle trucks and cars in — great to adults a rest, also sand pit area. Carfe serving hot meals and snacks, and a lovely gift shop for those souvenirs. Season tickets are a great buy for locals.

Wow, all you need do is read ‘wardysgirl’ review. Says it all!

Marsh Farm Country Park provides an enjoyable and educational day out for all the family. Marsh Farm is a working farm where children can get close to farm animals and play safely in adventure play areas. There is also a Country Park, which has excellent coastal walks and superb views of the River Crouch.
The land at Marsh Farm Country Park has seen many developments over time. Iron age settlers were attracted there by a river, rich for fishing, hunting and salt.
In Roman times Marsh Farm had several Red Hills. It is believed that these areas were where saltwater was evaporated by the sun or by using very hot stones, which left a red earth deposit. The sea salt left behind was a highly valued commodity. Trading boomed and by the 15^th century a wooden bridge had been built across to Hullbridge, only to be destroyed in the Civil War around 1645.
Marsh Farm overlooks the River Crouch and is surrounded by its creeks on three sides. The creeks of Woodham are the furthest inland stretches of the sea in Essex, with the exception of Battlesbridge, a few miles to the south-​west. The Country Park is a good example of Essex grazing marshes, carrying rare plants such as sea barley and grass vetchling.
Sheep can be seen grazing on the sea walls and dykes during the summer months, which helps create a unique habitat for rare coastal plants.
The Country Park is recognised as an internationally important site for over-​wintering brent geese. Every winter the marshes are visited by hundreds of wildfowl and waders. Over 150 species of bird have been seen around the Country Park, making Marsh Farm the perfect spot for bird watching all year round.
There is so much to see and do at Marsh Farm! You will be able to see:
A working farm in action
Sheep in the shed and grazing on the marshes
Lambing in the sheep shed during February, March, April and October
Shearing in the sheep shed during May and June
Cows and calves
Cows being milked
See the large pregnant sows and boars from our upstairs viewing platform
Young piglets all year round
See how quickly the piglets grow in the weaner house
Free range hens
Ducks on the pond
Ponies in their stables and out in the paddocks
Goats and their kids
Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Rats, Chipmunks, Chinchillas etc in the Pet Shed
Chicks hatching in March, April and May
Farm dogs in their kennels
There is also:
Large outdoor play area surrounded by picnic tables, with swings, slides, climb on tractors, wooden fort, rope swings, aerial runway, wooden animals etc.
Play Barn with playhouses and ride on vehicles.
Soft play area with toddler section
Trikes to ride around the farm
Indoor sandpit
As well as demonstrations and rides!
Animal feed can be purchased for an additional 20p per bag, great to let little ones feed the animals!
There are also 3 activity rooms. The sheep activity room, the cattle activity room, and the pig activity rooms. Where you can learn more about each of the animals.
Admission Prices
Adult: £5.80
Children: (3 – 16) £3.40
Under 3’s: Free
Concessions: £4.20
Family tickets (admits 2 adults and 2 children): £17.00
The Visitor Centre houses The Corner Shop, a Gift Shop and the Tearoom. Entrance to the shops and Tearoom is free.
Opening Times: 11.00am to 4.30pm everyday until the 27^th October, then weekends only from the 27^th October to the 17^th December
In The Corner Shop you can buy Marsh Farm sausages, bacon, pork and free range eggs, as well as Tiptree Jams, ice cream made in Colchester, goats cheese and goats milk made in Maldon and home made cakes from Bury Farm Bakery in Herts.
The licensed Tearoom sells a range of sandwiches, hot snacks and beverages to enjoy on your visit to Marsh Farm or as a rest stop on a walk in the Country Park.
Contact Details
Telephone: 1 245 321 552
Marsh Farm Country Park
Marsh Farm Road
South Woodham Ferrers
Essex. CM3 5WP