Northlands Farm Summer Festival 2026

Looking for one of the best family days out in Sussex this summer? Welcome to the Northlands Farm Summer Festival 2026 – a full day of adventure, animals, outdoor play and countryside fun set across 20 acres of beautiful Sussex farmland.

From meeting friendly farm animals and flying down our woodland zipline to exploring nature trails and taking on exciting new challenges, there's something for every member of the family to enjoy.

Whether you're visiting with toddlers, young children, grandparents or friends, Northlands Farm is the perfect place to make unforgettable summer memories.

Book online today to secure your preferred date.

A Summer Adventure They'll Never Forget

Swap screens for sunshine and let the kids discover the great outdoors.

At Northlands Farm, children can explore, play, learn and interact with nature in a safe and welcoming environment. Spend the day meeting animals, completing exciting challenges, racing pedal tractors, discovering woodland trails and enjoying activities that encourage imagination, adventure and family fun.

Every ticket includes access to a fantastic range of attractions designed to keep everyone entertained all day long

The Summer Festival visit includes:

🌱 Become A "Northlands Wilderness Explorer"

Young adventurers can become official Northlands Explorers! With their own Northlands Explorer Booklet, children can follow the trail, past lakes, through woodland and meadows and learn about local wildlife, do brass rubbings, and earn their booklet Explorer Stamp upon completion!

🐝 Busy Bee Talk

Discover the fascinating world of honey bees with our engaging Busy Bee Talk. Perfect for curious children and adults alike, this fun and educational session explores how bees live, work together, and play a vital role in pollinating the plants around us. Learn amazing bee facts, see real beekeeping equipment up close, and find out why these tiny insects are some of nature's most important workers. It's a fantastic opportunity to inspire young nature lovers while enjoying a unique hands-on farm experience.

🚜 Vintage Tractor Ride with Farm Talks Tour (Optional)

Step back in time to 1958! Climb aboard our vintage Massey Fergusson tractor and trailer for a nostalgic ride through the farm, guided by our all-new Farm Talk Tour — an engaging, family-friendly glimpse into life on the farm. Your chance to ride a real Massey Fergusson 65.

⚡ Ride the 60m Zipline

Thrill-seekers, get ready! Take flight on our new woodland 50-metre zipline — a zipline run that will have kids (and brave grown-ups) grinning from ear to ear!

🌾 Haystack Maze

Get lost in fun! Our new Haystack Maze and Slide is a straw-filled adventure that’s perfect for kids to explore, hide, and laugh their way through.

🦙 animal Encounters

Meet our friendly baby Rheas, alpacas, sheep, pygmy goats, chickens and donkeys in our animal interaction paddock

🚜  Pedal Tractor Racetrack

Little ones can hop on our pedal tractors and race their friends around the custom racetrack – fun, friendly competition in true farm style

🍔  Licensed Horsebox Cafe delights

Refuel with farm-fresh favourites! Tuck into juicy burgers, sizzling sausage baps, crispy bacon rolls, and cool down with iced lattes, delicious milkshakes, coffees, or something stronger – beer and wines available for the grown-ups.

🎯 Retro Carnival Games

Try your hand at nostalgic games with a countryside twist – hoopla, corn hole bag toss, farm yard skittles, Ball in a bucket or four in a row - fun for all ages!

⚽⚽⚽Soccer Dart board Challenge

🎨 Arts and Crafts in the marquee

Get creative with hands-on arts and crafts activities under the big top.

🐓 Have fun in the petting barn

Cuddle up with our charming guinea pigs and meet our fanciest chickens in the farmyard!

🌲 Explore & Unwind
Wander through peaceful woodlands, meadows and lakes, and enjoy a relaxing day where kids can run free, learn about nature, and make magical summer memories. Unwind on one of our trampolines or have a game of tennis with the family (Don't forget to bring your rackets!).

Tickets are only available online and non-refundable. Please note, the Tractor ride is not suitable for guests in a wheelchair. The event will not be cancelled due to rain. Under two's go FREE.