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Stirling · Farm Park
Briarlands Farm Park
Briarlands is at its best with toddlers, preschoolers and younger primary children who like to switch between animals and outdoor play. Feed or handle the farm animals, then head back to the jumping pillows, go-karts, mazes and play areas. Most of the visit is outside, so it is a better pick for a dry or showery day than a proper wet-weather fallback.
- Best for
- Toddlers to younger primary
- Family ticket
- £34.20 online / £38 at gate
- Weather
- Mostly outdoors
- Allow
- 3–5 hours
Our family take
Children can switch between animals and play whenever attention starts to drift: feed or handle the animals, then head back to the jumping pillows, go-karts or mazes. Being able to repeat favourite bits makes the day easy to pace with younger children.
- Wet days. The jumping pillows close in rain. Most of the play is outdoors.
- Access needs. Check paths, accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities with the farm before travelling if these are essential for your visit.
- Not ideal for. A poor fit for very wet days, families who need most of the visit indoors, or older children looking for bigger rides.
The practical details
Plan your visit
- Opening times
- Open daily in season, 10am–5:30pm, with last entry at 4pm. From 25 October 2026, opening hours are 10am–4:30pm. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Check seasonal hours and last entry before travelling.
- Tickets
- Online tickets cost 10% less than walk-in tickets: £7.20 per adult and £10.80 per child, compared with £8 and £12 at the gate. A family ticket costs £34.20 online or £38 at the gate and covers two adults and two children, or one adult and three children. Under-2s go free. Concession tickets cost £5.40 online or £6 at the gate for visitors aged 60+, disabled visitors and carers. If you're booking for a 16-year-old, check the ticket category on the official website before paying. Booking online guarantees entry; walk-in entry depends on availability.
- Booking
- Book online for guaranteed entry. Walk-ins depend on space; some bank holidays and events may require advance online booking.
- Parking and directions
- Free visitor parking is available at the farm. Follow the signs from the A84; there is no access via Ochtertyre Road.
- Last entry
- 4pm during the current 10am–5:30pm opening. Check last entry for the shorter hours from 25 October.
- Address
- Briarlands Farm, Blairdrummond, Stirling, FK9 4UP
ParkingCafé or restaurantPlay areaAnimal Feeding (£1 Per Bag)Animal Handling SessionsAqua Blast (£1 Coin Operated)
7 October 2026
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Make it work for your family
Animals, rides and outdoor play
Animals and tractor rides
Children can feed sheep, goats, pigs, cows and chickens with a £1 bag of feed.
Handling sessions may include guinea pigs and rabbits, so check the times at reception when you arrive.
That mix of feeding and handling is what makes this feel like a farm visit rather than an ordinary play park.
Tractor rides cost £2 per person and last roughly half an hour. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book a ride online or on arrival if there is space.
Lamb feeding is seasonal, around the Easter holidays. Strawberry picking is no longer available.
Outdoor play
Briarlands is built around outdoor family play. Children can burn energy on adventure play zones, jumping pillows, go-karts, sand pits, zip lines, play frames, the tyre maze and the meadow maze.
The two jumping pillows are split between under-7s and ages 7+. There is also football golf, Bessie the Climbing Monster and a fairy garden. Mini diggers and Aqua Blast take £1 coins, so bring a little change.
Rain, indoor play and lunch
Weather and indoor play
The jumping pillows do not run in rain. Other activities and animal sessions may change or close for safety or animal welfare, so pack waterproofs and suitable footwear for a showery visit.
The café serves light lunches, coffees and home baking, and the indoor play frame is suitable for children up to age 7. It gives younger children somewhere to play while you stop for food, but it is not large enough to turn Briarlands into an indoor day out.
You can use the café and small soft play without paying to enter the outdoor Funyard. That can suit a shorter stop if you only want food and a little indoor play.
Food and picnics
You can bring your own picnic. There are benches around the park, including some covered options for showers. Tables inside the café are for café customers rather than picnics.
Tickets, visits and park rules
- Dogs
- Pet dogs are not allowed. Guide dogs are permitted; check with the farm before bringing another assistance dog, as the booking FAQs and admission terms give different guidance.
- Children
- Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied and supervised by someone aged 16 or over.
- Concessions
- Disabled visitors and carers both need a paid concession ticket; carers do not enter free.
- Membership
- Annual passes are available if you expect to visit more than once. They last one year from purchase, allow unlimited visits and can only be used by the named person.
- Changing plans
- The admission terms allow one day-ticket date change before or on the booked date. A tractor-ride time may not carry over. Check separate terms for seasonal events.
- What to leave at home
- Scooters, bikes, roller skates, hoverboards, glass items and barbecues are not allowed in the park.
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