Fermanagh Fun Farm C.I.C
Social Enterprise
(not for profit making organisation)
Making Memories for all the Family
Home to over 150 rescued / adopted animals.
Book a Visit Or Pay on Arrival
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am- 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fun time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30pm - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 12.00pm - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 12.00pm - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 12.00pm - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 12.00pm - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 12.00pm - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 12.00pm - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 12.00pm - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 12.00pm - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 12.00pm - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
For more info visit our events page https://www.fermanaghfunfarm.com/events
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a fuin time for all the family at Fermanagh Fun Farm. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a visit to the farm this spring for lots of exciting activities for all the family to enjoy. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a visit to the farm this spring for lots of exciting activities for all the family to enjoy. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a visit to the farm this spring for lots of exciting activities for all the family to enjoy. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a visit to the farm this spring for lots of exciting activities for all the family to enjoy. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a visit to the farm this spring for lots of exciting activities for all the family to enjoy. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a visit to the farm this spring for lots of exciting activities for all the family to enjoy. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a visit to the farm this spring for lots of exciting activities for all the family to enjoy. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Join us for a visit to the farm this spring for lots of exciting activities for all the family to enjoy. The farm is open from 10.30am - 5.00pm. Last admission 3.30pm. Please scroll down below for more information.
Events
Join us at Fermanagh Freaky Farm for a Halloween Experience of fun, laughter, fear & prizes. Scroll down below for more information.
Join us at Fermanagh Freaky Farm for a Halloween Experience of fun, laughter, fear & prizes. Scroll down below for more information.
Join us at Fermanagh Freaky Farm for a Halloween Experience of fun, laughter, fear & prizes. Scroll down for more information.
Join us at Fermanagh Freaky Farm for a Halloween Experience of fun, laughter, fear & prizes. Scroll down for more information.
Join us at Fermanagh Freaky Farm for a Halloween Experience of fun, laughter, fear & prizes. Scroll down for more information.
Join us at Fermanagh Freaky Farm for a Halloween Experience of fun, laughter, fear & prizes. Scroll down for more information.
Join us at Fermanagh Freaky Farm for a Halloween Experience of fun, laughter, fear & prizes. Scroll down for more information.
Join us at Fermanagh Freaky Farm for a Halloween Experience of fun, laughter, fear & prizes. Scroll down for more information.
We are super excited to share with you our plans for Christmas 2023. You really don't want to miss out, on this fun, interactive, experience, suitable for all the family, bringing a little bit of magic to your Christmas. See the bottom of this page for more information.
We are super excited to share with you our plans for Christmas 2023. You really don't want to miss out, on this fun, interactive, experience, suitable for all the family, bringing a little bit of magic to your Christmas. See the bottom of this page for more information.
We are super excited to share with you our plans for Christmas 2023. You really don't want to miss out, on this fun, interactive, experience, suitable for all the family, bringing a little bit of magic to your Christmas. See the bottom of this page for more information.
We are super excited to share with you our plans for Christmas 2023. You really don't want to miss out, on this fun, interactive, experience, suitable for all the family, bringing a little bit of magic to your Christmas. See the bottom of this page for more information.
We are super excited to share with you our plans for Christmas 2023. You really don't want to miss out, on this fun, interactive, experience, suitable for all the family, bringing a little bit of magic to your Christmas. See the bottom of this page for more information.
We are super excited to share with you our plans for Christmas 2023. You really don't want to miss out, on this fun, interactive, experience, suitable for all the family, bringing a little bit of magic to your Christmas. See the bottom of this page for more information.
We are super excited to share with you our plans for Christmas 2023. You really don't want to miss out, on this fun, interactive, experience, suitable for all the family, bringing a little bit of magic to your Christmas. See the bottom of this page for more information.
We are super excited to share with you our plans for Christmas 2023. You really don't want to miss out, on this fun, interactive, experience, suitable for all the family, bringing a little bit of magic to your Christmas. See the bottom of this page for more information.
We are super excited to share with you our plans for Christmas 2023. You really don't want to miss out, on this fun, interactive, experience, suitable for all the family, bringing a little bit of magic to your Christmas. See the bottom of this page for more information.
We are super excited to share with you our plans for Christmas 2023. You really don't want to miss out, on this fun, interactive, experience, suitable for all the family, bringing a little bit of magic to your Christmas. See the bottom of this page for more information.
Join us for our annual Charity Day to raise funds for the farm and Lisbellaw Christmas Lights Association.
Join our teddy bears as they gather with their friends for a fun time of games and a picnic.
Join us this Saturday to enjoy the beautiful weather, with even more fun activities on offer, at Fermanagh Fun Farm/ Enjoy the sunshine, relaxing in a pedal boat floating in our large pool and enjoying some lovely refreshments from our BBQ.
EVENT NOW SOLD OUT Join us for our first ever real life lookalike dinosaur show. See more details below.
Join us for a fun day of games and entertainment as Henry the goat turns 4.
Can you find the Golden Egg?
Can you find the Golden Egg?
Can you find the Golden Egg?
Can you find the Golden Egg?
Join us on Saturday 1st April for alll the normal farming activities and a chance to ride a donkey. Donkey rides will operate between 12noon and 2pm. We are delighted to team up with Rafferty's Show Donkeys to bring this new experience to Fermanagh Fun Farm. Donkey riding is suitable for children up to 10 years of age or up to 7-8 stone.
Join us and our animals for a real live Nativity.
Santa's Workshop and Indoor Market
Santa's Workshop and Indoor Market
Christmas Experience for Schools. Come join Santa and his reindeer, his elves and Mrs Claus for a fun morning at the farm. Scroll down for more info.
Santa's Workshop and Indoor Market
Santa's Workshop and Indoor Market
Santa's Workshop and Indoor Market
Santa's Workshop and Indoor Market Visiting Santa is now SOLD OUT for today. Other dates available. Visitors are still welcome to come without booking to visit the indoor market, playarea and animals.
join us for one of our craft workshops suitable for 2-5 year olds and 5+ year olds. Take part in two craft making activities and then enjoy a hot drink and some cookies.
Join us at Fermanagh Fun Farm for a day out, making memories for all the family. Scroll down this page for information on what to expect during our Halloween Experience and prices.
Join us at Fermanagh Fun Farm for a day out, making memories for all the family. Scroll down this page for information on what to expect during our Halloween Experience and prices.
Save the date and have a good clear out, before Christmas. Join us for our very first car boot / table top sale.
Join us for our Charity Fun Day raising funds for Lisbellaw Christmas Lights Association and Autism NI. Special Offer. 10% discount if booked 48 hours in advance. Offer ends 5pm Friday 24th Sept.
Join us at Fermanagh Fun Farm during the Lough Erne Festival Fortnight for a day out, making memories for all the family and FREE unlimited rides on our pedal boats and cups and saucers ride. Special Offer - 10% off entry price if pre-booked and paid for, 48 hrs in advance Scroll down this page for information on what to expect during your visit and our 2022 prices.
Back for a new term Our weekly parent and toddler morning resumes from Friday 9th Sept - Fr 11th Oct. The group will then take a break for the winter, re-starting again in March 2023. No need to prebook. Pay on arrival
Join us for our first ever coffee morning.
Join us for our final country music concert for this summer.
All about Us
Activities / Facilities
*Cuddle Time in Pets Corner,
* Donkey (or) Pony Walking & Grooming,
* Feeding Animals,
* Trailer and Quad Ride to Cow Patch,
* Indoor and Outdoor Playareas (New softplayframe for 2023)
* Picnic Area / Tearoom / Gift Shop
* Cups and Saucers Ride on
* Pedal Boats
Our video shows you an insight to our attraction.
https://www.facebook.com/2386437531387597/videos/809554736678553
Fermanagh Fun Farm
4 Slate Quarry Lane
Lisbellaw
BT94 5EE
Telephone: 02866 385060
fermanaghopenfarm@hotmail.com
Animals and Activities
Birthdays / School Bookings and Parent and Toddler Sessions
Birthday Packages
Fermanagh Fun Farm makes an ideal location for a birthday suitable for all ages and perfect for all those animal lovers. We offer 3 packages (fun fair rides can be added). Scroll down below for more info.
Learn MoreSchool Trips / Group Trips
Our schoo / groupl trips are led by an experience primary school teacher. School trips can be linked to the Northern Ireland National Curriculum or just a day of fun. For more info on school trips, scroll down this page.
Learn MoreF.A.Q
Do I have to prebook to visit?
If you wish to prebook visit https://www.fermanaghfunfarm.com/book-a-visit. To prebook on the day of your visit please send us a facebook message or call 02866385060.
Last admission 3.30pm
Please note some activities don't run between 1pm-2pm due to staff lunch breaks. However feeding the animals, using the playareas or tearoom/picnic areas can be used during these times.
Our rides operate from 11.30am-1.00pm and then from 2.00pm-3.30pm daily.
Last admission unto site is 3.30pm
What animals do you have on the farm?
* Miniature Horse
* Shetland Ponies
* Horses
* Sheep / Lambs
* Highland Cow / Cows / Calves
* Alpacas
* Hens
* Roosters
* Ducks
* Guinea Fowl Birds
* Peacocks
* Geese
* Pigeons
* Turkeys
* Pigs
* Goats
* Deer
*Lama
* Rabbits
* Giant Rabbits
* Guinea Pigs
* Hamsters
* Gerbils
* Chinchillas
* Chimpmunks
* Meerkats
What Activities & Facilities do you offer?
* Self guided tour of the farm, with your guide sharing information on animals and their care and welfare.
* Animal Feeding - You'll be given a basket of food to feed the animals. One free basket of food is given per booking. Additional baskets can be purchased at our ticket office for £1.
* Donkey Grooming and Walking - Have a chance to learn how to groom a pony and then take the pony for a walk on their lead. Keep an eye on our website as some days instead of donkeys we use ponies.
* Play-time. - Relax and spend time in our outdoor and indoor play-area. New for 2023 is our indoor softplay area.
* Trailer and Quadbike Ride - Jump on board and have a ride around our cow patch.
*Indoor and Outdoor Picnic Area - Bring a picnic and enjoy some relaxing time at our picnic areas.
* Tearoom - selling a range of hot / cold drinks, scones, traybakes, icecream and confectionery. Newfor 2023 is our hot food counter selling sandwiches, meal deals such as burger and chips.
* Giftshop - Selling a range of merchandise and farm related toys.
New for 2023
*New Animals (chinchilla, chimpmucks, deer)
* Indoor Softplay Frame
* Tearoom selling hot/ cold food and drink.
Please note our cups and saucers ride and pedal boats are closed for lunch daily from 1.00pm-2.00pm. The rides operate daily from 11.30am - 1.00pm then from 2.00pm - 3.30pm.
Check out our video
Our video shows you an insight to our attraction.
https://www.facebook.com/2386437531387597/videos/809554736678553
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What are your opening hours?
SAt - 11am - 5.00pm
Sun - 12 noon to 5pm
Last Admission 3.30pm
Days of the Week (2023)
March- Weekends only, St Patrick's Day
April- Weekends only (plus Easter Holidays Fri 7thApril -Sun 16th April)
May -Weekends only (plus Bank Holiday on Monday 1st, 8th, 29th May)
June - Weekends Only
July -Wednesday - Sunday
August -Wednesday - Sunday
September- Weekends only
October - Weekends only plus school holidays (Mon 30th - Tue 31st Oct)
November -Closed for the seaon. Reopen March 2024
December - Weekends only
The farm is also available to hire in the evenings.
January - Closed
February - Closed
Prices
Adult £8.00
Children £9.00
Family of 4 £31.50
Family of 5 £37.50 (then £5.00 per person there after)
Under 2's£2
Under 6 months - Free
Price includes:
1 basket of food to feed the animals
Handling session in pets corner
Pony walking and grooming (sometimes donkeys)
Quad and trailer ride
Use of indoor / outdoor playarea
Use of indoor / outdoor picnic area
EXTRAS
Teacups and saucers ride £2 per person
Pedal Boats £2 per boat
Adults ride for free.
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Group Bookings
To find out about our large group booking rates please contact our sales office. 02866385060. We have great offers for groups over 15 people. We can also be contacted using our facebook page.
2022 Group Prices (for groups 15+)
£6.50 Per Person
Adult: Free per 10 children (£2 thereafter)
https://www.facebook.com/Fermanagh-Fun-Farm-Lisbellaw-2386437531387597/?ref=bookmarks
Do you do group bookings?
We also welcome community groups, school groups and birthday parties. Private Hire of our facilities are available too. Call our team on 02988385060 for more info.
Where is the Farm?
The farm is located next to Lisbellaw village, just off the main A4 Belfast to Enniskillen Road.
Are Dogs Allowed?
Events
Dates for your Dairy (2023)
Wed 19th July - Teddy Bears Picnic
More Info Soon
Wed 9th Aug - Magic Day
Join Uncle Geroge for some magic in our indoor barn area.
Sun 24th Sept - Olde Tyme Fayre and Charity Day
More info soon. EventTBC
Sat 14th Oct - Tue 31st Oct - Halloween Experience
More Info Soon
Sat 2nd Dec - Sat 23rd Dec - Christmas Experience
More Info Soon
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Being a Social Enterprise Information
Social enterprises are businesses. Unlke a charity, their main income comes from trade (not donations). However, like a charity, all profits must be used for the benefit of the community and 0% of profits are distributed to the owner or the shareholders (if any are available).
All profits from Fermanagh Fun Farm are used to care for our animals, provide volunteering opporunities for people who have an additional support need or mental health. Surplus profits are use for maintaince and to add new facilties to the attraction along with supporting community groups / events.
The Vision of Fermanagh Fun Farm as a Social Enterprise
Background
Farm Attraction
2019
In early 2019, the idea of Fermanagh Fun Farm came about by local primary school teacher, Mr Alan Potters, after he felt there was a gap in the market for a fun farm attraction in the Fermanagh area. At this time, the nearest fun farm attraction was in other counties such as Tyrone and Ballyshannon, all over an hours drive away. The idea of a fun farm attraction came to Alan, while he was teaching in Scotland and had visited a few farm attractions as part of school trips.
Fermanagh Fun Farm is located on the Potters family farm. The farm has been passed down through the Potters family for generations. The farm had been a diary farm and about 10 years ago converted to a beef / sheep farm. The farm was operated by Dickie and William Potters. After Dickie's passing in Nov 17, after a short illness, the farm lay disused. During this period, the farm was starting to fall into a poor state and alot of work was needed done, before the buildings and yard were suitable for public use. 20 months later and Fermanagh Fun Farm was born.
Fermanagh Fun Farm C.I.C was first opened to the public on Sat 6th July 2019. The aim of the farm was to create a fun, educational, hands on, active learning experience for members of the public, while being a home to to rescued and adopted animals. All animals were to be treated as pets and given a home for life on the farm. No animals were to be working animals or used for any food production. This is a commitment, we still stand by, to today. The farm became home to around 20 animals who were rescued from local sanctuaries or donated by local farms, who liked our ethos. We had rabbits, guinea pigs, ponies, donkeys, pigs, goats, hens and roosters. Visitors to the farm had to pre-book to visit. Small groups of visitors had a guided tour to meet the animals, a handling session in pets corner and a chance to learn about pony grooming and take ponies for a walk. A small tuck shop was available onsite and picnic area with a tractor and trailer climbing frame. The farm was open daily all summer and weekends during the autumn. The farm had there very first Halloween pumpkin carving experience at the end of Oct and then closed for the season, to reopen 5 months later in March 2020.
2020
As a social enterprise, all profits from 2019 were used to care for our animals to provide them with their food and medical care needed. The committee applied for grant funding to be able to add more attractions to the farm and rescue more animals. We also used the profits to purchase some animals, to extend the range of animals on display.
We had new arrivals of animals of turkeys, ducks, silkie hens, guinea fowl birds, peacocks, miniature horse, meerkats, gerbils, hamsters and cows were added to our collection. We also got funding from the National Lottery to build a new outdoor playarea. We also got funding from DEARA to purchase indoor playarea toys and furniture, and flooring for our new tearoom. The local council give us funding to build a new toilet block area.
A loan was got to be able to do some ground work such as building a car park (cost approx £10,000), putting fencing and safety measures in place around the new outdoor playarea and converting a disused sillage pit into a indoor playground.
2021
2021 seen the farm being expanded again by introducing horses, alpacas and a lama to our collection. Different breeds or cows and sheep were added to the mix too. The farm was extended by adding more picnic areas and a new quad a trailer rider. Profits from 2020 were used to expand the carpark, build new pathways around the attraction, paint all external walls and upgrade pets corner.
2022
Profits, from 2021 were used to farm continue to expand by adding art work to the external walls and adding a funfair area of pedal boats and cups and saucers. The quad and trailer ride was upgraded too. A new log cabin was purchased to be used as a birthday party room too. Surplus profits were also donated to local organisations.
2022 was the year we started to expand what we had to offer at the farm. See list below.
* Training and Employment
Alan an experienced school teacher has worked in both the primary and secondary school sector, with pupils with additional support needs. While working in this sector, he noticed that his pupils, had less opportunities to gain paid employment or work experiences. By providing opportunities for employment, volunteering and gaining national qualifications at the farm, he hopes to enhance young peoples opportunity to be able to gain paid employment or voluntary work. With agricultural & tourism being the biggest employment areas of Co Fermanagh, providing learning and training in both areas, gives young people more of a chance of gaining employment.
* An Education Service
Onsite & Offsite educational workshops will be provided for schools . These will be linked to the Northern Ireland Curriculum from foundation stage to Keystage 4. Areas of the curriculum will be "The World Around Us" & GCSE agricultural, tourism, business studies, food & nutrition, preparation for working life, work and life skills.
* Mental Health
We have started to work with local public organisations whose role is to support people in the community suffering from mental health. Working in partnership with these organisations, and with the use of our animals we have been able to support people with mental health through our animals enrichment programme. Many people talk about the benefits being around the animals have helped with their health and well-being.
2023
The committee continue to have a vision to expand the attraction. Our AGM took place in Sept 2022, where an action plan was created for the fothcoming year. Our customer feedback is used as the foundation for making these decisions, with the committee deciding on the next stages.
Plans for 2023
Expand the indoor playarea (add a new softplay frame) and build a new purpose built building to be used as our ticket office / gift shop.
Subject to funding we would like to complete the following projects. We are currently waiting to hear back from a funding application, if we have been successful.
* Priorty 1 - Expand animal paddocks with more enrichrment opportunities. Provide new outdoor space for animals usually indoors.
* Priorty 2 - Convert piggery into a chick hatching centre
* Priorty 3 -Purchase land and extend the quad and trailer ride
* Priorty 4 - Upgrade large barn to be used as a muti-use fuctions suite.
* Priorty 5 - Add new play equipment to our indoor playarea.
Mission Statement, Aims and Objectives
Mission Statement
Fermanagh Fun Farm will be a home to many rescued and adopted animals. All animals will be given a home for life and treated as a pet. Staff / volunteers will be trained in animal care and welfare to ensure all animals have their 5 freedoms met.
Aims
To provide our visitors with a fun, educational, hands on experience, helping create memories for all the family. To ensure our animals are well cared for and continually to have their 5 freedoms met.
Objectives
Provide a first-class experience for visitors to our attraction through providing an enrich educational experience, good facilities and excellent customer care. To give visitors a hands on experience of life on a farm from handling animals to feeding animals. To protect the welfare of our animals. To provide a first class educational programme to local schools inline with the Northern Ireland Curriculum. To enhance the public's knowledge of life on a farm through seasonal workshops, open days and events. EG, sheep shearing days, lambing, farmers market etc. To become a profitable business and reinvest profits into providing great care for our animals and adding / upgrading attractions to enhance our visitors experience.
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Health and Safety
By law we must inform you, all animals naturally carry some micro organisms, which can be transmitted to humans where they may cause ill health. Whilst the hazards are real, the risk of infection is low and can be readily controlled by following these simple practical steps which will make your visit even more safe, healthy and enjoyable.
Feeding and Touching the Animals
- You MUST ensure that you and your children wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the animals and particularly before consuming food and drink.
- You MUST ensure that children under five are supervised by a responsible adult whilst washing their hands.
- Use the disinfected mats to clean footwear and wheels on prams etc, when entering and leaving the farm.
- Washing facilities are located in the handling shed and nearby toilet block.
- DO NOT – consume food or drink in the animal areas.
- Expectant mothers should refrain from handling all sheep and lambs during the lambing season.
- When feeding the animals please ensure that you and your children feed with their HANDS FLAT. Animals cannot tell the difference between fingers and food.
- Most of our animals enjoy a cuddle. If you would like to hold an animal please ask a member of staff.
- DO NOT – enter any animal enclosure unless invited to do so by a member of staff.
Smoking is NOT permitted anywhere on our premises. A smoking area is available at the side of the tearoom (road side).
Disclaimer
Customers coming to the farm must make themselves aware of this and the procedures in place, before coming to the farm. Fermanagh Fun Farm can't be held liable, as we have put measures in place to minimise this risk.
Links to Other Websites of Interest
Links
Places to Stay in Fermanagh https://www.motel.co.uk/ (5miles from the farm) https://belle-isle.com/ (3 miles from the farm) https://discovernorthernireland.com/accommodation/clitana-p677691 (next door to the farm) https://www.campingni.com/the-fairy-tree-motorhome-park (1 mile from the farm) https://riverside-farm.com/ (10 miles from farm) Places to visit in CO Fermanagh https://www.corralea.com/ www.bluegreenyonder.com https://www.sharevillage.org/ https://marblearchcaves.co.uk/ https://www.fermanaghlakelands.com/
