Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
🏟 Farm park · Baylham, Ipswich
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
A small rare-breeds farm by the River Gipping near Ipswich, home to kune kune pigs, Highland cattle, goats and alpacas, with a playground, cafe and free parking.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open seasonally from mid-February to mid-December, 10am to 5pm; open days vary by season (typically Tuesday to Sunday), so check the website before visiting.
Prices: Off-peak on the day: Adult £11, Senior £10, Child £7, Child concession £6.50, under 4s free, carers free, family (2 adults, 1 child) £28. Peak/school holidays: Adult £13, Senior £12, Child £9, family £34.
Booking: Tickets can be bought online in advance or paid on arrival; opening days are seasonal so check first.
📍 Location & directions
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Address: Mill Lane, Baylham, Ipswich, IP6 8LG
Plus Code: 9F4342JW+C2
About Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm is a small, friendly livestock farm set in the Gipping valley at Baylham, a short drive north-west of Ipswich. It specialises in breeding farm animals that were once common across Britain but are now rare, giving families a chance to meet breeds they will not see on most modern farms. Animals include kune kune and Maori pigs, six breeds of sheep such as the Norfolk Horn, White Park and Highland cattle, pygmy and Golden Guernsey goats, and alpacas. The farm is laid out for a relaxed day out, with a playground where younger children can climb tyres, slide and swing, plus a picnic area, gift shop and an on-site cafe, and free parking on arrival. Admission is modest compared with larger farm parks, with off-peak adult tickets around £11 and children £7, rising a little during school holidays; under 4s and carers go free. The farm opens seasonally, broadly from mid-February to mid-December, with open days that vary through the year, so it is worth checking the website before setting off. Its gentle scale and hands-on feel make it well suited to families with young children.
⭐ What makes this place special
- rare-breed pigs including kune kune
- six breeds of sheep
- White Park and Highland cattle
- pygmy and Golden Guernsey goats
- alpacas
- picnic area
🏞 Facilities
- Parking: Yes, free parking.
- Toilets on site
- Café / refreshments
- Accessibility: Set on a working livestock farm with grass and farm tracks; carers go free, indicating welcome for visitors needing support. Check ahead for specific access needs.
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: All ages; under 4s free
- playground with climbing tyres
- slide
- swings
📍 Nearby places to play
- Jump In Adventure & Trampoline Park Ipswich - Soft Play · approx 4.5 miles · Anglia Retail Park
- Whitton Recreation Ground · approx 4.8 miles · Whitton
- Castle Hill Recreation Ground · approx 5.4 miles · Castle Hill
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❓ Frequently asked questions
How much?
Off-peak on-the-day prices are Adult £11, Child £7, with under 4s and carers free; peak and school-holiday prices rise to Adult £13 and Child £9.
What animals?
Rare breeds including kune kune pigs, several sheep breeds, White Park and Highland cattle, pygmy and Golden Guernsey goats, and alpacas.
Good for toddlers?
Yes. It is a small, gentle farm with a playground, and under 4s get in free, making it ideal for little ones.
Need to book?
You can book online or pay on arrival. The farm opens seasonally with varying open days, so check the website before you travel.
Where/parking?
It is on Mill Lane, Baylham, Ipswich IP6 8LG, with free on-site parking.