Some toys & equipment for our animals
Read MoreFermanagh Fun Farm
Opened July 2019
An educational, fun, interactive, engaging, hands on farming experience for all animal lovers.
All about Us
The farm is run by a community group called "Friends of the Farm". The group meet on a regular basis to plan next steps for the farm, using visitors feedback. The group is open to any member of the community of the age of 18, whose interested in the work of the farm.
Fermanagh Fun Farm is located on the edge of Lisbellaw Village (5 miles outside Enniskillen), 100 yards off the main Belfast to Enniskillen Road. We are easy to access using public transport, as only a 3-4 min walk from Lisbellaw Bus Station.
Like most businesses, the farm will start of small and will develop over time, according to customer demand. Currently animals on our farm include: donkeys, sheep, cows, pigs, hens, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rabbits, giant rabbits, hamsters, peacocks, silkie hens, guinea fowl birds, cockerels, ducks, highland cows, alpacas and meerkats. Seasonally we have young animals on site too such as lambs and chicks in the spring.
As well as our animals we also have a tearoom, indoor play area and outdoor playground. We also have picnic areas should families wish to bring their own food.
Fermanagh Fun Farm
Slate Quarry Lane
Lisbellaw
BT94 5BB
Telephone: 02866 385060
Aims and Objectives
Aims
An educational, fun, interactive, engaging, hands on farming experience for all animal lovers.
Learn MoreJul 06, 2019Objectives
We aim to provide a first class family attraction. The farm will progress to achieve this over the coming years, adding each phase when possible.
Learn MoreJul 06, 2019Activities
Fermanagh Fun Farm Services
A real life, hands on, active, engaging, farm experience for all the family! * Petting and learning how to care for small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs and chicks, * Grooming Shetland ponies and taking them for some exercise, walking them on their leads, * Feeding and learning about caring for animals such as cows, sheep, pigs, hens, cockerels, ducks, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs & goats. * Collecting eggs from hens and learning about how to care for them. * Bottle feeding small animals such as lambs. A daily timetable of activities is available each day. Please see our facebook page for an up-to-date timetable.
Events
Meet the animals
Services Offered
Birthday Parties
Do you have a animal loving child whose dream would be to spend their birthday with their friends and some animals? This will make their dream come true! We offer 2 packages. Our sales team will work closely with you to plan the perfect party for your child. The party can be tailored to meet your needs.
Learn MoreEducational Visits
Coming Soon! We want to offer educational services to our local schools and nurseries, linked to the Northern Ireland Curriculum.
Learn MoreGroup Visits
We welcome any group to the farm. We have recently had groups attending such as summer schemes to the farm.
Learn MoreSchool Trips
At Fermanagh Fun Farm we have an experienced primary school teacher offering an educational visit, tailored to your needs and linked to the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Our education services includes a pre-site visit for teachers (optional). During this session, teachers get the opportunity to work with our education team, to tailor their visit, to meet the needs of their topic / pupils. We have listed some workshops below that are available. If there is another workshop not listed you'd like to do, contact our education team and we will work with you, to tailor make an educational experience suitable for your visit. Contact our education officer Alan on 07834 903858 for more information.
We also offer services to our secondary schools, such as work placements, support in units for national qualifications such as Btec Agricultural.
Some examples of workshops available:
Caring for Animals
Animals and their Homes
Animals and their Senses
Where are food comes from?
Animals and their Prey Meerkats workshop
Healthy Eating
Recycling on a Farm
Jobs on a Farm
We also offer services to our secondary schools, such as work placements, support in units for national qualifications such as Btec Agricultural.
Some examples of workshops available:
Caring for Animals
Animals and their Homes
Animals and their Senses
Where are food comes from?
Animals and their Prey Meerkats workshop
Healthy Eating
Recycling on a Farm
Jobs on a Farm
Main Categories
New Arrival
Sponsor an Animal
Sponsor a small pet for only £15 per year
Meet Fluffy
All our small pets are adopted and will live on the farm for the rest of their life. Your contribution towards sponsoring an animal will help towards the care and welfare of the animal. Choose an animal you'd like to sponsor. Your name / business name / community group name will be added to our sponsor board. Only 1 person sponsors each animal. We have guinea pigs and rabbits looking for a friend to sponsor them. If you'd like to sponsor one of these animals send us a message. As the sponsor you'll get sent a free admission ticket, a thank you certificate along with a photo of your sponsored animal. You can keep this as a souvenir or share with family and friends to let them know how much you care for animals.
Sponsor a Farm Animal for only £25 per year.
Meet Dolly the Donkey
All our farm animals are adopted and will live on the farm for the rest of their life. Your contribution towards sponsoring an animal will help towards the care and welfare of the animal. Choose an animal you'd like to sponsor. Your name / business name / community group name will be added to our sponsor board. Only 1 person sponsors each animal. We have a range of farm animals looking to be sponsored such as sheep, donkeys, goats, pigs, hens, cockerels, chicks and ponies. If you'd like to sponsor one of these animals send us a message. As the sponsor you'll get one free admission ticket, a thank you certificate along with a picture of your sponsored animal. You can keep this as a souvenir or share with family and friends to let them know how much you care for animals.
Testimonials
Some Reviews from our Customers Great day out Great value for money. Hands on experience for everyone, just just the children. Very informative. Staff were more than helpful and couldn't have been nicer. Great addition to Fermanagh We went as part of a childming group to the farm yesterday....the kids had a ball feeding all the animals and the staff were brilliant at explaining everything to them ..look forward to going again to see the new animals....lovely morning had by all Excellent morning out Have been to the fun farm twice, the animals are all rescued and the staff are all well educated about their needs. A fun morning out for kids and a great slide in the shape of a tractor that the kids don't want to leave. Easy to find location, just off the main road. we look forward to going back Just what Fermanagh needs!! Great family morning out on the farm. My son is 14, has autism and severe speech delay and staff were fab with him. He loved feeding the animals particularly the friendly goats and rabbits. Overall a great experience -friendly staff and cute animals. Thank you. Just what we needed in Fermanagh!! Great day out in Fermanagh Visited the farm while camping in Fermanagh with my two young kids who had a ball feeding the animals and grooming the ponies. Very educational, kids can’t wait to go back to Fermanagh so they can go back to the farm.
Read our reviews from customers who left comments on our facebook page. A wonderful little farm with a lovely selection of animals , and great staff ❤️. Well worth a visit !! 💙 Great little place really hands on experience for the kids and adults too. Was a very rainy day but we still had great fun feeding the pig, donkeys, rabbits and goats and grooming and walking the shetland ponies. Would totally recommend for all the family. Me and the kids spent a lovely afternoon here the kids got to feed the animals and we felt relaxed and enjoyed it very much staff were friendly and helpful too, great to have this place in fermanagh. Fantastic time at the farm today everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were so welcoming and friendly and we got to feed the animals and walk the pony. My little girl who was diagnosed with autism had a hard time adjusting at the start off the visit and I can’t thank Heather and the girls enough for being so understanding and patient with her would highly recommend a visit and I’d like to wish Heather and Staff all the best on their new adventure. We will be back for another visit. Well done to ye all 👏👏👏 Absolutely fab time out at the farm today with the kiddies, the staff were so friendly and the kids (specially the bigger ones) had a great time feeding and holding the animals. Defo worth visiting this place. Thanku to the girls for a really good afternoon we will definitely be back 😊x Had a great day here today Ruby and Daisy really enjoyed it got to take the pony for a walk and feed all the other animals well worth a visit Brought my wee niece Erin. She really enjoyed her visit as indeed did I. Very informative and "hands on". Erin loved all the animals and the staff are so helpful. I would definitely recommend this as being well worth a visit. Just spent a lovely afternoon on the farm with my two wee ones. Lovely seeing all the animals and great time on the Big Tractor and Trailer and the sand pit Great to see this starting in Fermanagh for the children an adults as well.. We had a great afternoon at the farm, very friendly and educational! It's great what the farm is doing for the animals! I took advantage of the childminders go free offer and have to say the kids loved it from feeding the animals to grooming and walking the pony and collecting their own eggs to bring home they loved it and it was a nice small group so everyone got a turn at doing each thing, a great play area and picnic area very friendly and lots of information given on our visit thanks so much and wish you all the best Had a great morning at the farm. The kids really enjoyed all the animals, especially Penny and Charlotte! Both Alan and Heather were lovely and great at answering questions. Would really recommend going. Thank you for a great morning. Great value for money. It was lovely to watch the children interact with the animals by feeding, grooming and walking them. There was no rush in leaving and any question asked was answered. The volunteers and Alan were very friendly and nothing was too much bother. Thank you for a great day out. Look forward to seeing your farm expanding in the future. We had a great morning at the farm, the kids really enjoyed feeding the animals and bringing the pony for a walk, lovely friendly staff, we will be back again. xx Was at the farm this afternoon and we all really enjoyed it. Alan and the girls were great hosts and very friendly. The farm is both educational and fun. The kids loved getting the chance to groom the ponies and feeding all the animals. Henry on the climbing frame was our favourite part he is a real wee character! And to top it all off we had a picnic in the picnic area and kids loved playing on the tractor playground. Would highly recommend it for a lovely day out. Thanks we will be back again. Maiden Visit to Fermanagh Fun Farm ! Went with 3 generations thismorning Definitely recommend a visit if you haven’t already planned one .... Girls got to walk, groom & feed the animals.Tours were in a small group where lots of child relevant information was given. The first “hands on” visit we’ve had & have to say it was really enjoyable.Refreshments available on site & a lovely new fresh play & picnic area to stay as long as you like. We WILL be back xx we went to the farm this morning as a childminders group..it was very good and the children loved it .the hosts were lovely and really nice and done a great job for us. we look forward to going again when they get all their new animals Proper class place for family day out at the heart of Framagh Had my daughter's 12th birthday party here today and it was a wonderful experience. Alan and Heather were friendly and helpful and very good with the kids and animals! The girls had loads of time to feed, groom and pet a wide variety of animals. The girls loved every minute especially the two ponies. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon. Looking forward to our next visit. Alan made us very welcome and took time to talk with us and encourage our little person to participate. Not forgetting sheltering from Friday's onslaught of rain. Thank you Alan and Heather. We had a lovely day here today, there’s a lovely play area with some seating and a nice variety of animals for the children to see. The staff are very friendly, it’s a lovely homely place with a nice atmosphere. Visited the farm while camping in Fermanagh with my two young kids who had a ball feeding the animals and grooming the ponies. Very educational, kids can’t wait to go back to Fermanagh so they can go back to the farm. Excellent experience, felt it was very educational and amazing fun! The hands on interaction with the animals was brilliant! For me it was wonderful to see how well the animals are cared for and how the staff truely care about them all! Also loved how the majority of animals were rescued! Great day! Looking forward to returning in the future. excellent place, gorgeous animals, Henry is a character! staff friendly learnt alot ! Great afternoon visiting Fermanagh Fun Farm, just a week open they are doing a great job, a great wee social enterprise attraction to visit. Weather was fabulous. My son really enjoyed walking the Shetland ponies and feeding all the animals. It's a growing venture and we will definitely go back absolutely brilliant day from start to finish, kids had a great time, definitely be back when I'm back over in NI, great hospitality from the Potters family xx Fantastic time on the farm for both kids and adults. Kids loved interacting with the animals and are already looking forward to visiting again soon 🐰🐷🐴🐮 Excellent staff & facilities. Staff very informative & helpful. Lovely animals & brilliant play & picnic area. Highly recommend this place for an afternoon out. Brilliant we went here today and had a great time! the kids loved getting so close to the animals and Alan was so informative about each animal. we weren't rushed at all and I loved that it small groups of people there as each kid got to feed the animals. Looking forward to visiting again great wee day out for kids and educational and so close to home. absolutely fantastic wee farm. very educational and the kids loved it! the staff are very friendly and welcoming. it's a lovely afternoon out for all the family. will be great to see it grow and progress over the coming years. it's just what fermanagh needs 😊 Highly recommend this farm... it is educational, hands on and really positive for our local community. I will be back again ❤️ Great spot for children who love animals! Great location and play area! Have had a lovely tour today around this new fun farm. it's going to be a lovely experience for some animal loving children. Not only some lovely friendly animals to see but a fabulous play area. A lovely activity for the summer holidays. 🐎🐖🐐🐹🐇🐤🐓
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F.A.Q
When are you open?
Fermanagh Open Farm opened on Saturday 6th July 2019. It is only open for pre-booked sessions, not to the general public. This means to come to the farm you must pre-book.
During the summer the farm is open 7 days a week for pre-booked sessions and in the autumn at the weekends. We will be closed in the winter to add new animal enclosures and play area.
Our groups sessions are 11am, 1pm, 3pm and in busy periods we have one at 5pm.
To prebook a visit please telephone, 07894 164248, email fermanaghopenfarm@hotmail.com or visit us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/pg/Fermanagh-Fun-Farm-2386437531387597/about/?ref=page_internal.
During the summer the farm is open 7 days a week for pre-booked sessions and in the autumn at the weekends. We will be closed in the winter to add new animal enclosures and play area.
Our groups sessions are 11am, 1pm, 3pm and in busy periods we have one at 5pm.
To prebook a visit please telephone, 07894 164248, email fermanaghopenfarm@hotmail.com or visit us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/pg/Fermanagh-Fun-Farm-2386437531387597/about/?ref=page_internal.
Prices
Adult £5.00
Children £6.50
Family of 4 £19.50
Under 3's Free
Group Bookings
To find out about our large group booking rates please contact our sales office. 07894 164248. We have great offers for groups over 5 people.
Children £6.50
Family of 4 £19.50
Under 3's Free
Group Bookings
To find out about our large group booking rates please contact our sales office. 07894 164248. We have great offers for groups over 5 people.
What animals do you have on the farm?
* Cows
* Sheep
* Goats
* Hens
* Cockerels
* Chicks
* Pigs
* Donkeys
* Shetland Ponies
* Rabbits
* Hamsters
* Guinea Pigs
* Sheep
* Goats
* Hens
* Cockerels
* Chicks
* Pigs
* Donkeys
* Shetland Ponies
* Rabbits
* Hamsters
* Guinea Pigs
What Activities can I do during my pre-booked session?
Pre-booked sessions are small groups who move around the farm as a group, learning about the care and welfare of farm animals. It will include:
* Cuddling and petting small animals such as rabbits and hamsters,
* Collecting eggs from the hens,
* Feeding animals such as cows, sheep and goats,
* Grooming Shetland ponies.
* Cuddling and petting small animals such as rabbits and hamsters,
* Collecting eggs from the hens,
* Feeding animals such as cows, sheep and goats,
* Grooming Shetland ponies.
Do you do group bookings?
Yes we can do large private group bookings for at least 15 people or more. Contact our sales team to find out more information.
We can also have birthday parties onsite too and are offering educational experience visits for schools and nurseries too.
If you're not able to come to the farm, some of our animals can come and visit you at your school, care home, community centre and home.
We can also have birthday parties onsite too and are offering educational experience visits for schools and nurseries too.
If you're not able to come to the farm, some of our animals can come and visit you at your school, care home, community centre and home.
What Attractions are there on the farm?
The farm currently has a varierty of farm animals, play area, picnic area and tuck shop. You're welcome to bring a picnic or purchase crisps, chocolate, hot and cold drinks from our tuck shop. We also offer a hands on, active, farming experience with our animals.
Are Dogs Allowed?
No dogs are allowed on the farm, to protect our animals and to prevent any fear put unto our animals. Guide dogs are welcome.
Where is the Farm?
The Farm is allocated on the outskirts of Lisbellaw villiage. Our adderss is 4 Slate Quarry Lane, Lisbellaw, BT94 5BB. Visit our contact us page for a map to find the farm.
Events
At times throughout the year, Fermanagh Fun Farm will have seasonal and family events held on the farm. To find out about these events, follow us on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Fermanagh-Fun-Farm-2386437531387597/about/?ref=page_internal
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Fermanagh-Fun-Farm-2386437531387597/about/?ref=page_internal
News
Volunteer with Us
The Team / Volunteers
Alan Potters
Managing Director
Volunteer Alan graduated from Stirling University (Scotland) with a BA in Business, Education and ICT. He then went on complete a PGCE in Primary Education. Alan has been a primary school teacher for 16 years. Alan's role in the business as managing director will be to ensure the overall running of the business goes smoothly. He will be in charge of the education programme, linking it to the Northern Ireland Curriculum and arranging educational workshops and school visits. Alan will also be in charge of marketing and promotion of the business. Alan will also be involved in the recruitment and selection of volunteers and also providing them with inhouse training to be able to do their role and follow health and safety guidelines.
Heather Potters
Sales / Events Manager
Volunteer Heather has many years experience of working in retail and will bring this knowledge and skills to her new role. Heather will mange the online / pre-booking tickets system and sales. She will also organise and run annual events on the farm, as well as dealing with bookings such as birthday parties.
Fermanagh Fun Farm C.I.C
What is a Social Enterprise Business?
Social enterprises are businesses. They make and do things that earn money and make profits like any business. It is how they work and what they do with their profits that is different: working to make a bigger difference, reinvesting the profits they make to do more good.
Social enterprises come in all sizes, from small community cafés to really big international organisations, but they’re usually started by a person or group with a particular passion and sense of purpose.
The passion often comes from trying to solve a problem that they understand personally; and the purpose comes from having a business idea that could solve that problem for others.
Alan Potters (Managing Directors Vision for Fermanagh Fun Farm
* A Family Fun Attraction
The aim of the farm is to attract families looking for an enjoyable day out, to spend time with animals, learn about caring for animals. We wish to expand on this in 2020 by expanding the business to include a tearoom for people to socialise in and have some leisure time at our play area. Each year, using profits from the business these areas will continued to be expanded, new enclosures and animals breeds will be expanded, as well as new attractions added. A 5 year business plan has been drawn up to achieve this, using survey information gained by asking the general public what they would like to have, at the fun farm.
* 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.
Social enterprises are businesses. They make and do things that earn money and make profits like any business. It is how they work and what they do with their profits that is different: working to make a bigger difference, reinvesting the profits they make to do more good.
Social enterprises come in all sizes, from small community cafés to really big international organisations, but they’re usually started by a person or group with a particular passion and sense of purpose.
The passion often comes from trying to solve a problem that they understand personally; and the purpose comes from having a business idea that could solve that problem for others.
Alan Potters (Managing Directors Vision for Fermanagh Fun Farm
* A Family Fun Attraction
The aim of the farm is to attract families looking for an enjoyable day out, to spend time with animals, learn about caring for animals. We wish to expand on this in 2020 by expanding the business to include a tearoom for people to socialise in and have some leisure time at our play area. Each year, using profits from the business these areas will continued to be expanded, new enclosures and animals breeds will be expanded, as well as new attractions added. A 5 year business plan has been drawn up to achieve this, using survey information gained by asking the general public what they would like to have, at the fun farm.
* 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.
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.
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.
Contact Us
- 4 Slate Quarry Lane, Lisbellaw, Enniskillen, UK
- 07894 164248
- fermanaghopenfarm@hotmail.com
- We are open weekends during the autumn for pre-booked sessions only. Please call us to be booked in.
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