Fermanagh Fun Farm C.I.C
Social Enterprise
(not for profit making organisation)
Making Memories for all the Family
Home to over 100 rescued / adopted animals.
Events
All about Us
Fermanagh Fun Farm is a non-profit Community Interest Company (C.I.C) that serves as both a visitor attraction and a social farm. As a visitor attraction, the farm is open to the public, providing an interactive and enjoyable experience. We also host school trips, group outings, co-operative events, volunteering opportunities, and birthday celebrations. We are home to over 100 animals across 20+ species, most of which are rescued or adopted. All animals are treated as pets and given a home for life. As a social farm, we also offer adults with learning difficulties opportunities to build life skills, gain work experience, and earn qualifications.
Visit our attractions page to explore the variety of animals available.
Activities and Facilities Include:
* Animal Feeding
* Pet Handling i
* Pony Walking & Grooming
* Indoor and Outdoor Play Areas (including a small soft play frame)
* Picnic Area,
* Cafe
, Gift Shop
As a social enterprise, all profits are regenerated back into the farm to benefit visitors and the local community.
Animals and Activities
Fermanagh Fun Farm is a sanctuary for many rescued and adopted animals, providing them with a lifelong home. The farm is home to about 150 animals from 20 different species. Each year, it costs approximately £10,000 to ensure they receive medical care, warmth, comfort, food, and engaging activities to keep them entertained.To help with these expenses, we invite the public, visitors, and community groups to sponsor an animal. We offer several packages to accommodate various budgets.
New Packages for 2025
Silver Package - £50 per year (Individual)
- One free admission ticket
- An adoption certificate for your chosen animal
- A photograph of your adopted animal
- Your name on our adoption wall (for 1 year)
- Birthday and Christmas cards from your animal
- Exclusive sponsorship
- Sponsor board at the enclosure
- Free photograph and certificate
- Regular updates about the animals
- Birthday and Christmas cards from your animal
Birthdays / School / Group Bookings
Be a Famer Party Experience
The ideal party for all animal lovers - Join our animals for a fun birthday party with family and friends. During your visit you'll get to enjoy: * Feeding the animals * Handling Small Pets * Groom the ponies and take them for a walk * Use of indoor and outdoor playarea * Use of party cabin * Sausages or Chicken nuggets / chips and juice for all paying children. Prices £14.95 per child (including food) Under 2's £7.50 (including food) Under 6 months Free (no food) Adult Prices - 4 free adults per party. Additional adults £5 per adult. Extras Adults Platter of sandwiches, tray bakes, tea & coffee £6.50 per adult Or Platter of sandwiches, tea & coffee £5.00 per adult Platter of chips, cocktail sausages, chicken goujons, tea & coffee £8.00 per adult EXTRA SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Have Happy Faces join your party and face paint children's faces. Contact us for prices.
School Trips / Group Trips
Learn MoreF.A.Q
Do I have to prebook to visit?
However, if you book in advance online, you get a discount.
www.fermanaghfunfarm.com/events
What animals do you have on the farm?
* Miniature Horse
* Shetland Ponies
* Horses
* Sheep
*Cows
* Alpacas
* Hens
* Roosters
* Ducks
* Guinea Fowl Birds
* Peacocks
* Geese
* Pigeons
* Turkeys
* Pigs
* Goats
* Deer
* Rabbits
* Giant Rabbits
* Guinea Pigs
* Hamsters
* Chinchillas
* Chimpmunks
* Meerkats
What Activities & Facilities do you offer?
* Self guided tour of the farm
* 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.
* Pony 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. which includes a soft play frame suitable for children 7 or under.
*Indoor and Outdoor Picnic Area - Bring a picnic and enjoy some relaxing time at our picnic areas.
* Cafe- selling a range of hot / cold food and drink
* Giftshop - Selling a range of merchandise and farm related toys.
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 - 11am - 5pm
Last Admission 3.30pm
Extra Opening Days in 2025
Monday 18th March
Fri 17th April - Sun 27th April
Mon 5th May
Mon 26th May
Mon 28th Oct - Wed 30th Oct
Jul and Aug - Open daily Wednesday - Sunday (Closed Monday & Tuesday)
Sept
Sat 11am - 5pm
Sun 12pm - 5pm
Last day of 2025 season - Sun 28th Sept
Halloween Event
Sat 17th - Fri 31st Oct
Christmas Experience
Sat 6th Dec - Sun 21st Dec
The farm is also available to hire in the evenings.
November Closed
January - Closed
February - Closed
Prices
Adult £8.50
Child £9.50
Family of 4 £32.50
Family of 5 £39.50( then £5.50 per person there after)
Under 2's£2
Under 6 months - Free
Price includes:
* Basket of food to feed animals (1 basket per booking)
* Pony Walking & Grooming Activity
* Pet Handling Session
* Picnic Area
* Indoor Playarea
* Outdoor Playarea
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.
2025 Group Prices (for groups 15+)
£7.00 Per Person
Adult: Free per 10 children (£5.00 thereafter)
https://www.facebook.com/Fermanagh-Fun-Farm-Lisbellaw-2386437531387597/?ref=bookmarks
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
Sun 23rd March - Puppy Appreciation Day
Fri 18th - Mon 21st April - Easter Event
Sat 22nd June - Line Dancing Barn Dance Evening
Sun 28th Sept - Magic Show, Disco, Party
Sat 17th - Fri 31st Oct - Halloween Event
Sat 6th Dec - Sun 21st Dec - Christmas Experience
Testimonials
Being a Social Enterprise Information
A social enterprise is a business that combines making profit with creating positive social or environmental impact. Unlike traditional businesses that focus mainly on profits, social enterprises aim to solve community problems while still maintaining financial sustainability.
Key Differences Between Social Enterprises, Charities, and Private Businesses:
Social Enterprise:
- Generates income through selling products/services
- Reinvests profits into a social mission
- Self-sustaining through business activities
- Has both social and financial goals
- Relies mainly on donations and grants
- Dependent on external funding
- Focus solely on social impact
- Money spent goes directly to addressing social issues
- Creates sustainable solutions to community problems
- Provides employment opportunities for underserved populations
- Get needed products/services while supporting social causes
- More transparency in how money is used
- Creates conscious consumption options
Mission Statement, Aims and Objectives
Mission Statement
Fermanagh Fun Farm will provide a permanent home for rescued and adopted animals. Every animal will receive lifelong care and be treated like a pet. Staff and volunteers will undergo training in animal care and welfare to guarantee that all animals enjoy their welfare needs met.
Aims
Create a fun, educational, and interactive experience for families to enjoy and build lasting memories together for our visitors. Ensure our animals receive excellent care while maintaining their welfare needs. Offer adults with disabilities a chance to learn life skills, decrease isolation, and earn formal qualifications.
Objectives
Deliver an exceptional experience for guests at our attraction by offering engaging educational opportunities, quality facilities, and outstanding customer service. Allow visitors to interact with farm life through activities like animal handling and feeding. Ensure the well-being of our animals. Develop a top-notch educational program for local schools that aligns with the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Increase public awareness of farm life through seasonal workshops, open days, and events, such as sheep shearing, lambing, and farmers' markets. Aim for profitability to reinvest in animal care and improve attractions for a better visitor experience. Provide the community with valuable chances to earn formal qualifications and gain hands-on experience in a real-world environment.
Volunteer with Us
Do you love animals? Would you like to work hand on directly with our pets? Fermanagh Fun Farm would love to hear from you. We are looking for 6 volunteers to work with our staff and animals, both individually and as a team on a rota basis ideally at least 1 day per week. The ideal candidate will have to have a real passion for animals and their welfare and a hands-on, approach, since the roles include playing, handling, cleaning and feeding the animals on site. Positions will be delegated according to age and ability and of course full training will be given. Under 17's must be accompanied by an adult. If you are interested in applying for any of the above roles, please call Alan on 07834 903858 Or email: fermanaghopenfarm@hotmail.com
Read MoreHealth and Safety
At Fermanagh Fun Farm, your health and safety are our top priorities. We have implemented measures to reduce risks during your visit.
As required by law, we must inform you, that all animals carry some microorganisms that can be transmitted to humans and may cause illness. Although these hazards exist, the chance of infection is low and can be managed by following these simple steps for a safer, healthier, and more enjoyable experience.
Interacting with Animals
- Wash Hands: You and your children must wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling animals, especially before eating or drinking. Hand sanitizer is not sufficient for farm germs and should not be used.
- Supervision: Children under five must be supervised by an adult while washing their hands.
- Facilities: Handwashing stations are available at the pet corner, toilet block, and outside the playbarn.
- Food and Drink: Do not eat or drink in animal contact areas.
- Expecting Mothers: Please avoid handling animals.
- Feeding Animals: Feed animals at your own risk, as they may bite.
- Holding Animals: Most animals enjoy being cuddled. If you wish to hold one, please ask a staff member.
- Animal Enclosures: Do not enter any animal enclosure unless invited by staff.
Disclaimer All visitors should familiarize themselves with these guidelines and safety measures before arriving. Fermanagh Fun Farm cannot be held liable as we have taken steps to minimize risks.
Links to Other Websites of Interest
Links
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