BENNETTSBRIDGE ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
A Hands‑On Afternoon at Nore Valley: Bottle‑feeds, Rabbits and Play in the Heart of Bennettsbridge
A concise field guide to the Pet Farm Day Visit at Nore Valley Park—what you’ll do, what you’ll see, and the practical facts you need to plan a family outing.
A Hands‑On Afternoon at Nore Valley: Bottle‑feeds, Rabbits and Play in the Heart of Bennettsbridge.
Set on the gentle lowlands of Bennettsbridge, the Pet Farm Day Visit at Nore Valley Park trades city speed for the slow rhythm of a working farm. The visit layers intimate animal encounters—bottle‑feeding lambs and goats, cuddling rabbits, feeding ducks and turkeys—over interactive play areas, a scenic nature trail and a small café serving homemade treats, all designed so families can soak up a taste of Irish farming heritage rain or shine.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Close contact with farm animals
Bottle‑feed lambs and goats, cuddle rabbits and help feed ducks and turkeys—direct, supervised interactions that put children and adults within reach of everyday farm life.
Play areas and a nature trail
Beyond the pens, the farm offers interactive play spaces and a scenic nature trail where families can stroll and children can expend energy in a relaxed, rural setting.
Home baking and all‑weather facilities
A small café with tea, scones and baked treats and indoor facilities mean visits remain comfortable and lively even in wet weather.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
A visit at Nore Valley unfolds at a family pace: arrive at the park, drift between animal encounters and the play areas, take the nature trail for a short walk, then settle with hot tea and home‑baked treats. The farm balances hands‑on moments—bottle‑feeding or hand‑feeding birds—with relaxed time for children to play and adults to connect with a slice of Irish farming tradition.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this visit
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The farm is open from 10am to 5pm daily.
Plan for changeable weather—there are indoor facilities for wet days, and the visit involves outdoor walking and animal areas.
Meet at Nore Valley Park in Bennettsbridge.
The farm offers tea and home‑baked scones and biscuits, and provides indoor facilities to keep the family entertained in wet weather.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is the Pet Farm open?
The farm is open from 10am to 5pm daily.
Where do I meet for the visit?
Meet at Nore Valley Park in Bennettsbridge.
What animal experiences are offered?
Visitors can bottle‑feed lambs or goats, cuddle rabbits and feed ducks and turkeys.
What if the weather is bad?
Even in wet weather there are indoor facilities so the visit remains enjoyable.
Is there food available on site?
Yes—tea and home‑baked scones and biscuits are available at the farm.
Who operates the Pet Farm Day Visit?
The Pet Farm Day Visit is run by Nore Valley Park.