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Children’s farms in the city and surrounding countryside

Spring is here: the days are getting longer, the sun is shining more often and lambs are frolicking in the meadows everywhere. The perfect time to head out with your partner or the little ones! What could be more fun than a visit to a petting farm? Petting animals, playing outdoors and discovering farm life. We’ve put together a list of eight petting farms in the city and surrounding countryside where you, your friends and/or your children can enjoy yourselves to the full this spring.

Kinderboerderij Stadspark

Concourslaan 3 – Small animals, big adventures: experience it all at kinderboerderij Stadspark . This cosy petting farm is nestled amidst the greenery of the Stadspark . Here, you’ll find goats, rabbits, chickens and donkeys, amongst others. The grounds are spacious and offer plenty of opportunities to stroke the animals, for the kids to let off steam and for parents to relax. A visit to the petting farm isn’t just cute, it’s educational too: children discover how animals grow up, what they eat and how they’re looked after.

Winsum Children’s Farm

Tammingasingel 12 – Winsum is not only the most beautiful village in the Netherlands, but also has a lovely petting farm. On the outskirts of Winsum, goats, sheep, chickens and other bird species, amongst others, are waiting for a visit. Cosis offers day care here: clients look after animals such as deer, goats, pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks and rabbits, clean out the pens and maintain the green spaces in the neighbouring woods. There’s also a playground and a picnic area. And afterwards? You can simply stroll into the village for an ice cream or a stroll through the historic centre.

De Eelderbaan Children’s Farm

Kornalijnlaan 7 – On the outskirts of the Vinkhuizen neighbourhood in Groningen lies the Eelderbaan petting farm, a cosy children’s farm with a wide variety of animals. From chickens to ponies and from rabbits to pigs: there’s plenty for the little ones to discover here. The two cheerful piglets, Peppa and George, make the petting farm extra special. Cyclists and local residents also know where to find this cosy spot and often enjoy a cup of coffee or tea there.

Maatjeshonk Children’s Farm

Leeuwerik 14 – Just outside the city, in Bedum, lies Maatjeshonk petting farm, a true paradise for animal lovers. The farm is home to donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens and pigeons. And the best bit is: the animals stay on the farm for their entire lives. Activities are regularly organised for the little ones. Once a year, a sheep-shearing day takes place, during which visitors can watch a sheep-herding demonstration and browse a market selling local produce.

De Beestenborg

Akeleiweg 69 – De Beestenborg petting farm and playground in Groningen is situated between the Ulgersmaborg and Oosterhoogebrug neighbourhoods. It is one of the city’s largest children’s farms and has been around for almost 35 years! It is a cosy meeting place and a household name in the neighbourhood. Here, children can get to know various animals, such as goats, sheep, donkeys, ponies and pigs. Next to the farm, there’s a playground where the kids can burn off some energy, whilst parents enjoy a coffee, tea or lemonade with a tasty treat.

Kinderboerderij Veendam

Woldlaan 5 – There’s a lovely petting farm in Borgerswold Park in Veendam. From turkeys to rabbits and from goats to pigs: they’re all waiting to be stroked. You can also go for a lovely walk here and enjoy the natural surroundings of the park. Fancy a break? At ‘t Hoeske Veendam, you can enjoy delicious tea and coffee – not to mention fresh biscuits and apple pie.

Het Boegbeeld Urban Farm

Koerspad 3 – Het Boegbeeld city farm in the Lewenborg neighbourhood is definitely worth a visit! This cosy petting farm is largely covered, making it a perfect day out, even when the weather isn’t at its best. The farm is home to friendly animals such as goats, sheep, pigs, chickens and guinea pigs. An ideal spot for a relaxing afternoon with the whole family. After all the fun with the animals, settle down in the tea room for a cup of coffee or tea, whilst the children enjoy a glass of lemonade. Feeling peckish? No problem! The tea room also serves delicious pancakes and toasted sandwiches – a tasty way to round off a lovely day out.

De Zes Grazen Experience Farm

Boersterweg 67 – At the ‘De Zes Grazen’ experience farm, everything revolves around the experience: do, see, taste and experience farm life. There’s plenty for children to do at this farm. There’s a public playground, a rabbit and guinea pig hotel, and there are goats, sheep, chickens and even a cow. It’s also home to the Dutch spotted goat and the Drenthe heath sheep. Fancy waking up to the sound of the animals? There’s space for three campervans and a gypsy caravan to stay overnight.