Top 15 UK Farm Tours

1.Guided Scenic Alpaca Trekking Experience Northern Ireland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Meet guides such as Charlotte, Ellen, or Reuben, choose an alpaca, and follow a 30 to 40 minute trail through farmland, woodland, ponds, and nine bridges. Your 90-minute visit ends at an island coffee trailer, with time to walk the trail again.

“We recently went Alpaca trekking at Ballyburren with two teenagers, one of whom has complex special needs. The alpacas were adorable and we all enjoyed meeting them. Our guide Charlotte was exceptional! Patient and informative she looked after us very well. We will be back!”

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2.Farm Attraction – Highland Cows, Animal Feeding, Wholesome fun!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $16

At Jacksons At Jedburgh, you can follow a self-led farm route past Highland cows, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry. Add den building, seasonal refreshments, picnic space, and a walk to an old Roman fort with broad views. Some formats include a tractor ride and close contact with calves.

“Fantastic day out which was made better by the beautiful weather. The farmer and the lady in the shop were very friendly and so informative. We got lots of time with the highland cows to take photos and interact and learned a lot about them. Feeding the goats and visiting the other animals was a great bonus.”

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3.Liverpool Music Icons Tour led by a member of 90s band The Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Explore Liverpool’s less familiar music sites with a member of The Farm, often Peter Hooton or Keith. See rehearsal rooms, venues, studios, Probe Records’ former location, and the city’s first UK superclub, then finish with a drink and personal chat on Mathew Street.

“Went on the tour yesterday with Pete, the stories, personal tales, music history was fascinating and captivating. Pete is so keen to tell his stories from his and the bands journey over such a progressive and transformative time in Liverpools m”

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4.Alpaca & Donkey Trekking Experience at Wetley Moor Common

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $41

Spend about an hour with alpacas or donkeys at Wetley Moor Common. Rachel and the team explain animal care, safety, and handling before your walk. Alpaca trekking suits all ages, while donkey walkers must be 12 or older. Expect photos, fresh air, and muddy paths.

“I took my 4 year old Granddaughter to experience the Alpacas and she absolutely loved them, beautiful creatures indeed.”

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5.Guided Hebridean Farm Hike near Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Join Karen of Hebridean Farm Hikes for a private 90-minute walk from The Fauld Farm near Tobermory. Follow flower-covered ridges, meet Highland ponies and Shetland sheep, and look toward Rum, Bloody Bay, and Rubha Nan Gall Lighthouse. Strong boots are essential.

“Great side tour on the island! We loved hiking on the property and seeing the beautiful views. Our guide was lovely and accommodating. We saw the goats, sheep and horses of this amazing farm.”

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6.2-Hour Alpaca Farm Experience in Kenilworth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend two hours at Faerie Tale Alpacas near Kenilworth learning about the herd, cuddling baby alpacas, helping with feeding, and walking an alpaca around the farm. The private English-language experience suits families and small groups. Children under 12 walk with a paying adult.

“It was so much fun to learn all about alpacas, see the babies (including a baby just a few hours old!) and take an alpaca for a walk around the farm. This was a great experience!”

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7.Fun and Educational Alpaca Experience in the Scottish Borders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $41

At Beirhope Alpacas near Kelso, Lynne and her team introduce you to friendly alpacas in the Cheviot Hills. Feed them supplied treats, hear an entertaining talk, and take photos. The one-hour Meet-A-Paca suits families, older adults, and anyone who cannot manage a long walk.

“An amazing time was had feeding, getting to know and then taking the alpacas for a walk. Lovely set up, really lovely people and a great experience. Had a nice hot chocolate after the walk. Highly recommend this place!”

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8.Brackenfield: Alpaca Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33

Spend 90 minutes at Brackenfield Alpacas in Derbyshire with a friendly English-speaking guide such as Tara or Vicky. Learn how alpacas behave, walk with one around the Amber Valley hills, feed the herd, then return to the rustic barn for tea, coffee, squash, water, and weekend shortbread.

“The Alpaca Trek at Brackenfield was a fantastic, unique experience and me and my partner had the best time and left grinning from ear to ear. Tara our guide was friendly and extremely knowledgeable about Alpacas. Definitely would recommend this and 100% do it again, no notes.”

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9.Makars Mushroom Farm Summerhall Tour with DIY Block Making

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 1 hour · from $13Best value

Explore Makars Mushroom Farm beneath Edinburgh’s Summerhall with an English-speaking guide, see how Lion’s Mane is grown in sterile rooms, visit the fruiting tents, and make your own mushroom block. This one-hour, small-group visit suits curious beginners, but the basement has no wheelchair access.

“The guide’s vibe was amazing the whole tour , she even guilted us some hand made mushrooms for valentines so cute !!! Can’t recommend enough just go buy your tickets folks ! Totally so fun”

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10.Liverpool: Music Icons Tour with 90s band ‘The Farm’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $80

Walk central Liverpool with The Farm’s Pete Hooton or Keith Mullin. Over 2.5 hours, you’ll visit music venues, Probe Records, Ministry Rehearsal Rooms, and a former superclub site, then share a drink and take photos with your guide.

“Absolutely fantastic afternoon with Pete - and such a laugh. Without doubt the best tour I have done, would 100% recommend.”

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11.Private Downton Abbey Tour, including Bampton, Cogges Farm, and Highclere

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $761

Travel by private London black cab from a central London pickup to Cogges Manor Farm, Downton Village in Bampton, and Highclere Castle. Guides such as John Davies, Dewi, and David add filming stories, theme music, scene clips, and flexible pacing.

“David, our guide was excellent. He picked us up right on time and we didn’t have to get up early to go to a meeting place. I loved that he played the theme music from Downton Abbey as we entered the driveway and he showed us some scenes on his iPad to refresh our memories. Highly recommended tour.”

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12.N. Ireland: Award Winning Guided Scenic Alpaca Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $34

At BallyBurren Outdoor Escapes, you are paired with a gentle alpaca for a guided 1.4km walk through farmland, woodland, wetlands, and over bridges. Guides such as Ellen, Alain, and Damien lead the 40-minute trek, followed by coffee, cake, and photos at an island coffee trailer.

“I absolutely loved this experience. Espresso was such a good boy. Latte was also very adorable. All of the alpacas are beautiful ❤️. The coffee we bought was delicious. I loved that the coffee truck had mementos for sale, we bought keyrings. 1 would recommend this experience and I would do it again.”

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13.Errichel Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $19

Join Becky at Errichel Farm near Aberfeldy for a one-hour, hands-on visit with Large Black Pigs, rare-breed sheep, Shetland cattle, Highland ponies, chickens, ducks, and more. The small group size keeps the tour personal, and you can add brunch at Thyme Bistro afterward.

“We spent the morning with Becky, the lovely co-owner of the farm. She was absolutely fantastic with the kids and created a fun, hands-on, and educational experience. We got to feed and meet the residents of the farm: Peacocks, ducks, geese, chickens, horses, pigs, and more. We ended up with a nice brunch at the bistro. Absolutely recommend.”

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14.Halloween Pumpkin Patch and Alpaca Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $21

Spend about two hours at Wetley Moor Alpacas near Stoke-on-Trent, choosing one pumpkin from a patch of more than 2,000. Feed alpacas, meet donkeys Peanut, Marmite, and Charlie, visit rabbits and guinea pigs, make crafts, and join a scavenger hunt. Mini treks cost extra.

“The Alpaca walk wasn’t included in the price, which was already very expensive. Payed extra for the walk but whole experience although enjoyed cost £37 for about an hour’s entertainment.”

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15.Durham: Adventure Valley Farm Park Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Spend a full day at Adventure Valley in Durham meeting llamas, pigs, rabbits, and more, then tackle six play zones, go-karts, jumping pillows, tractor rides, and the Valley Express train. Indoor Play Town helps keep children active when rain arrives, while scheduled animal sessions and live shows add structure to the day.

“Kids loved the go karts and jelly belly’s could do with something more for the older kids but was still a good day out. As a pensioner taking the grandkids it’s not a cheap day out should maybe have a discount for pensioners.”

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