Join Our Sowing Season Event; Farm-to-Fork Fun Awaits!

It’s Sowing Season at Lower Drayton Farm! 🌱🚜

Throughout June, your weekend PLAY@ ticket will include our NEW Sowing Season event, giving families the chance to discover what happens on a real working farm as we plant and grow the crops that will be harvested later in the year.

Hop aboard our farm trailer ride and head out into the fields to see farming in action, meet the machines that help us grow our crops and even have a go at planting your own seeds. It’s the perfect opportunity for children to learn where their food comes from while enjoying a fantastic family day out.

Better still, if you return for our Harvest Hoedown event in September, you’ll be able to see just how much those crops have grown and even pick your own vegetables to take home!

Sowing Season Activities will include:

🌱 Hands-on seed planting
🚜 Farm trailer ride to see our crops growing in the fields
🚜 Meet the machines that help us farm the land
🧑🏻‍🌾 Learn about farming, food production and the future of agriculture
🌾 Discover the journey from seed to plate

PLUS all the usual PLAY@ indoor & outdoor adventure!

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Family harvesting leafy vegetables in field together

Plus ALL the usual PLAY@ fun!

Your ticket also includes a full day of adventure in our award-winning indoor and outdoor play areas

Indoor Play

Indoor soft play, role play and slides suitable for all ages

Explore our huge 950sqm soft play frame!

Take on our slide complex; two drop slides, a set of astro-slides and a twister helix slide.

Girl playing in role play area - Play @ Lower Drayton Farm

Role Play Village

Soft play area - Play @ Lower Drayton Farm

Separate play area for the under 5’s

Zoom down one of the longest Astro-racer slides in the UK

Soft sports area at Play @ Lower Drayton Farm

Sports pitch for ball games

Vet? Farmer? Mechanic? Shopkeeper? Who will you be today in the toddlers’ role play village?

Soft play area for babies and toddlers - Play @ Lower Drayton Farm

Sensory fun for under 2s in Piglets’ Play Pen

3 floors of sliding, climbing adventure just for under 5s

Small Animal Zone

Pet a selection of just some of our small animals from our small animal viewing area. We often have baby animals to meet.

Outdoor Play

Our outdoor PLAY zone is open all year round.

The Pump Station

Bring your bucket & spade for our giant sandpit!

Tree Top Towers

Scramble and scale Treetop Towers

December 2024 – closed for maintenance

Zipwires

Zoom down our racing zipwires!

December 2024 – closed for maintenance

Play Equipment

Traditional see-saw and swings

Girl doing splits in air on bouncy pillow

Bouncy Pillows

Boing around on bouncy pillows

Water Play

Splash & splosh in our water play

Go-Karts

Take pole position on the Farm-u-la One go-kart track

Tractors

We love red tractors…

Indoor Bouncing Pillow

Fun whatever the weather!

Toboggan Sledges

Take a fast paced ride on our toboggans

Farm Animals

Get up-close to farm animals in our large animal viewing barn.

ℹ️ Find out how to stay safe on the farm

Whether you’re planting seeds, climbing towers, racing down slides or meeting the animals, Sowing Season is the perfect excuse to spend a full family day on the farm this June.

Included in all weekend PLAY@ tickets throughout June. 🌱🚜☀️

Book your visit

- Faye Allen
We came for the Easter event and it was our first time here- we will be back! It’s a huge farm with so much going on. Especially with the extra Easter activities. I am very impressed. We spent most of the day there and could honestly go back tomorrow. The tractor trailer ride and baby animals were my children’s favourite. - Faye Allen - 14/04/25
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- Z7633ESalext
So much to see and do Amazing place to visit - so much to do and helpful staff.

The only negative which was still 5 stars as the food was so good was the speed of service, but at lunchtime at the start of the Easter holidays we were prepared for a delay.

Will definitely be back!! - Z7633ESalext - 12/04/25
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- Kate Barratt
Took the family on Easter Monday had a wonderful day out lots of things for the kids to do, very organised staff very friendly definitely worth a visit - Kate Barratt - 11/04/26
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- Abbie Smith
Such a great place for the children we had an amazing time and such a lot to do!
The soft play is absolutely great and the food is delicious. Would highly recommend for a fun day out
Farm animals are so cute and got to stroke the chicks - Abbie Smith - 17/02/23
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- Harry Raffan
Fantastic day out veey good value for money lots to do the place is kept incredibly clean and the food was great too. Will definitely return again soon👍 - Harry Raffan - 06/02/23
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- hannah clarke
Fantastic time here today for the first time. Great time to come at start of easter break and best to arrive early 10/10.30am as you are able to get around all the things to do. The animals there to see ranging from rabbits, guinea pigs, to donkeys, cows, sheep, goats, shetland ponies. Indoor soft play with role play section, cafe, plenty of outdoor benches seating for families who wish to use. We bought a pack lunch which saved us on the cost. But also plenty of outdoor activities climbing equipment, sand pits, big bounce areas for children to enjoy. Tractor tour was fab with Farmer Richard educating us about the cows 🐄 On average it took us 4 and 1/2 hours all the way around, so would recommend to arrive early as soon as it opens. And from Birmingham to Stafford around a 45 minute up to 1hour drive. Also they have an app 'Play at Lower Drayton' here you can select activities and tick off when you've seen animals or activities found this useful. 😊All age of children were there on our visit from babies to teenagers everyone welcome including wheelchair access for children as there were flat areas parts too. Highly recommend for a lovely day out. - hannah clarke - 31/03/26
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- Aimee Oakley
An Incredible Day Out at Lower Drayton Farm!Wow! Wow! Wow! We visited Lower Drayton Farm today, expecting a small petting farm, but we couldn’t have been more wrong—it was absolutely amazing! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by how much there was to see and do.Our little one had the time of his life jumping, climbing, hiding, crafting, and riding on everything in sight. The roaming peacocks, cuddling the adorable chicks, and feeding the pigs were unforgettable experiences. Some of our absolute favorite activities included the fire engine, the bouncy pillow, the scenic tulip fields, the daffodil walk, and the exciting tractor ride.The staff were beyond incredible—so friendly, happy, and clearly passionate about making everyone’s visit special. A special shout-out to the lovely lady at reception who made us feel so welcome!!Since it’s Easter, the Golden Egg Hunt was in full swing—adults, keep your eyes peeled because the prize is fantastic! There were so many crafts, so many smiles, and so many memories made.My husband, our 2-year-old, and I are already planning our next visit with family and friends. What a perfect way to spend a sunny day—thank you, Lower Drayton Farm!10/10—Highly Recommend! - Aimee Oakley - 11/04/25
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- Emma Collard
Brilliant day out with the Grandkids. So much to do and lots of fun.Even though it was busy as its the Easter holidays we didnt have to que for anthing apart from the cafe which was also value for money and sold amazing slices of cake. Drinks were also reasonably priced. There kids had a fabulous day. - Emma Collard - 09/04/26
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- Shelly Phasey
We came today for an end of Easter holiday family day. There were four adults and an infant, one adult in a mobility scooter. The soft play was amazing, absolutely loads of fun to be had. The selection of animals was poor in my experience. I just felt like it wasn't that big indoors, I expected more. The outdoors was great massive pens, couldn't see the cows unless you did the tractor ride or access to the highland cows either. It just seemed like a few of each animal, lots of sheep though. The play part of it, I can't fault. My little one adored it. But I can understand why people have commented on the hardship of moving around on the gravel, my mum's mobility scooter struggled but managed. Overall, it was good, for me we've done it and we'd probably maybe go back when our little one is older but to play rather than go to a farm. - Shelly Phasey - 10/04/26
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- Lynda Galliers
Great day at the Easter Egg - venture with the family - Lynda Galliers - 14/04/25
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What is Sowing Season at Lower Drayton Farm?

Sowing Season is a special event taking place on weekends throughout June at Lower Drayton Farm. Included in your PLAY@ ticket, it gives families the chance to learn about farming, crop production and where food comes from through hands-on activities and farm experiences.

Is Sowing Season included in my PLAY@ ticket?

Yes. All Sowing Season activities are included in weekend PLAY@ admission throughout June, making it a great value family day out in Staffordshire.

What activities are included in Sowing Season?

Activities include hands-on seed planting, a farm trailer ride to see crops growing in the fields, opportunities to meet farm machinery and learn about modern farming and food production.

Can children plant their own seeds?

Yes. Children will have the opportunity to take part in supervised seed planting activities and learn how crops are grown on a working farm.

What age is Sowing Season suitable for?

Sowing Season has been designed for children of all ages and their families. Activities are suitable for toddlers, preschoolers and older children who want to learn more about farming and food production.

What other activities are available at PLAY@?

Alongside Sowing Season, visitors can enjoy our huge indoor playbarn, outdoor adventure play areas, giant jumping pillows, go-karts, grass toboggans, sand and water play, woodland play, farm animals and small animal encounters.

Is Lower Drayton Farm a working farm?

Yes. Lower Drayton Farm is a 750-acre working farm near Stafford. Sowing Season gives visitors a unique opportunity to see real farming in action and learn about the journey from seed to harvest.

Where is Lower Drayton Farm located?

Lower Drayton Farm is located just outside Penkridge, near Stafford in Staffordshire, only a mile from Junction 13 of the M6, making it an ideal family attraction for visitors from Stafford, Cannock, Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Telford and Birmingham.

Can I visit the crops again later in the year?

Absolutely! Many of the crops planted and growing during Sowing Season will feature in our Harvest Hoedown event later in the year, where families can learn even more about the farm-to-fork journey and enjoy seasonal harvest activities.

Is Sowing Season suitable in wet weather?

Yes. PLAY@ offers a fantastic mix of indoor and outdoor activities, including one of the UK’s largest indoor playbarns, meaning there’s plenty to enjoy whatever the weather.

Do I need to book in advance?

Advance online booking is recommended, particularly during weekends and school holidays, to secure your preferred visit date and benefit from the best available prices.

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Illustrated map of Lower Drayton Farm attractions

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Absolutely worth every penny I had previously been skeptical about coming to Play @ Lower Drayton as I thought it seemed expensive (adult price costing the same as a child's) but I have to admit that it was absolutely worth every penny. The facilities were great and there is SO much to do. You could easily spend a whole day in there and once in there, food, drinks and other items (buckets and spades etc) are a very reasonable price. Every single member of staff was polite and attentive (even those we simply walked passed always gave us a smile or said hello). We cannot wait to return again and when we do, will ensure to spend a full day at Play.
Anon Guest
03 Jun 2024
Very good, plenty of things to do throughout the day
Peter Warby
05 May 2024
Always love coming to the Play Barn and walking around the farm. There is so much to do and they always go the extra mile to create special events throughout the year! My son had his 4th birthday party there this weekend and it was amazing, everything went like clockwork, the party room (pig) was great with plenty of room and had everything we needed. I opted to have LD supply the party bags too which contained toys and treats all in a bag covered in activities. The staff are always amazing, so friendly and there on hand to help all the way though. we were let down last minute by an external Spiderman character and without even asking they found a costume in their bag of tricks and Miss Marvel brought in the cake and had a dance party with the kids!
Annemarie Garner
21 Apr 2024
Mum of 4 and 1.5 year old x Excellent facilities, we're members and try to go twice a week. My little ones love the farm and outdoors in their wellies/puddlesuits. Great sandpit and love jumping on the bouncy pillows. The old fire engine is a great hit. Lovely big soft play. Lots of friendly staff.
leannesgriffin01
16 Jan 2023
Great experience Great place to bring kids of all ages. Good food and friendly staff and clean facilities. Our daughter really enjoyed the soft play and petting the animals. As we went funking the Christmas period we really enjoyed the Santa experience and activities. Would definatly recommend
JadeHan91
13 Dec 2022

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