Why visit
It combines farm animals with active outdoor play in a way that gives younger children more freedom than a shorter animal-only attraction.
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At a glance
Opening times, tickets, address, parking, and the main practical details for planning your visit.
Opening times
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM daily, last entry 4:00 PM. From 26 Oct: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Closed 25-26 Dec and 1-2 Jan.
Tickets
Adult £8.00 (£7.20 online), Child £10.00 (£9.00 online), Concession £5.00 (£4.50 online), Family £34.00 (£30.60 online).
Address
Briarlands Farm, Blairdrummond, Stirling, FK9 4UP
Postcode
FK9 4UP
Parking
On-site parking is available at the farm park.
Last entry
Last entry is 4:00 PM on the current official opening page.
Visit length
3-5 hours
Entry type
Online booking saves money; tickets are also sold on arrival
Official source
Official website
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Best for
Toddlers, preschoolers, and families near Stirling who want a weather-dependent outdoor day with plenty of simple repeatable fun.
How long to spend
Around 3 to 5 hours works well for most families, especially if you want time for animal handling, play areas, and food breaks.
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About this location
The main reasons families add this stop to a Scotland itinerary.
Briarlands Farm Park is a solid pick for younger children who want room to run, climb, bounce, and meet farm animals in the same visit. The balance of play areas, tractor rides, and animal handling makes it more of a hands-on outdoor day than a quick petting farm stop. It suits toddler and early primary ages best, especially when the weather is decent and you can stay for a few hours.
From jumping pillows to football golf, climbing frames to go karts – there's loads of fun to be had here at Briarlands Farm Park! Meet our friendly farm animals, hop on a tractor ride for a behind-the-scenes tour, or just let your wee ones run wild for some Family Fun in the Fresh Air! Features extensive play facilities including Bessie the Climbing Monster, zip line, fairy garden, meadow maze, mini diggers, and much more. With animal handling sessions throughout the day where you can meet Guinea Pigs & Rabbits, plus opportunities to feed sheep, goats, pigs, cows, and chickens.
On-site practicals
Facilities and amenities
Useful facilities families often check before visiting.
Tractor & trailer rides
Animal handling sessions
Bessie the Climbing Monster
Zip line
Fairy garden
Two jumping pillows (7+ and under 7s)
Mini diggers (£1 coin operated)
Aqua blast (£1 coin operated)
Football golf
Tyre maze
Meadow maze
Animal feeding (50p per bag)
Small indoor play frame (up to age 7)
Play frames
Sand pits
Mini go karts
Football area
Cafe with light lunches and home baking
Parking
Toilets
Family planning
Parent tips
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This is stronger for toddlers and younger primary children than for older thrill-seekers. Most of the fun is outdoors, so wet weather can shrink what is available and the jumping pillows close on poor-weather days for safety. Follow the Blair Drummond Safari Park signs from the A84 rather than Ochtertyre Road.
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