Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm
🏟 Farm park · Bidston, Birkenhead
Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm
Free urban farm on the slopes of Bidston Hill with friendly animals to feed, two children's play areas and a cosy cafe.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open daily 9:30am-5pm, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
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Address: Boundary Road, Bidston Hill, Wirral, CH43 7PD
Plus Code: 9C5RCW5J+7M
About Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm
Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm is a free-to-enter community farm tucked into the side of Bidston Hill on the Wirral, run by a charitable trust and open every day except the main winter holidays. It's a genuine family attraction where little ones can get hands-on, meeting and feeding a mix of animals including alpacas, sheep, goats, hens, ducks, pigs, ponies, rabbits and guinea pigs. Alongside the paddocks there are two children's play areas so younger visitors can burn off energy, plus picnic spots and an on-site cafe for a cup of tea and a snack. The whole site is level and wheelchair-friendly, with accessible toilets and free parking right by the entrance, making it an easy stop for families with buggies. Because entry is free, it's one of the most relaxed and affordable days out in the Birkenhead area, equally suited to a quick morning visit or a longer afternoon exploring the farm and surrounding woodland of Bidston Hill. Donations are welcomed to help care for the animals.
⭐ What makes this place special
- animal paddocks
- hands-on animal feeding
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Free on-site parking, with disabled parking next to the entrance
- Toilets on site
- Café / refreshments
- Accessibility: All paths are wheelchair accessible with a level main entrance; accessible toilets with ramps. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: 0-12
- two children's play areas
- picnic areas
📍 Nearby places to play
- Bidston Play Area (Gautby Road) · approx 1.1 miles · Bidston
- Birkenhead Park · approx 1.5 miles · Birkenhead
- Central Park · approx 1.6 miles · Wallasey
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❓ Frequently asked questions
How much?
Entry is completely free. The farm is run by a charitable trust and welcomes donations to help look after the animals.
What animals?
You can meet and feed alpacas, sheep, goats, hens, ducks, pigs, ponies, rabbits and guinea pigs, among others.
Good for toddlers?
Yes. There are two children's play areas, hands-on animal feeding and level, buggy-friendly paths throughout.
Need to book?
No booking is needed. Just turn up during opening hours, 9:30am to 5pm daily.
Where/parking?
On Boundary Road, Bidston Hill, Wirral CH43 7PD, with free on-site parking including disabled bays by the entrance.