September Sunflowers, Straw Mazes and Farmyard Friends at Round The Bend Farm — Kettleby

KETTLEBY FARM FIELD GUIDE

September Sunflowers, Straw Mazes and Farmyard Friends at Round The Bend Farm — Kettleby

A two-hour, family-focused visit to Round The Bend Farm in Kettleby that pairs animal feeding, straw and corn mazes, interactive activity boards and seasonal sunflower photo opportunities.

September Sunflowers, Straw Mazes and Farmyard Friends at Round The Bend Farm — Kettleby.

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Kettleby
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Round The Bend Farm
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Farm
Robert Eric Crews
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Round The Bend Farm is a small family farm in Kettleby where visitors spend about two hours outdoors feeding friendly animals, winding through straw and corn mazes, hunting for hidden creatures in the forest and taking pictures in a sunflower field while engaging with interactive activity boards scattered across the yard.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ANIMALS

Feed friendly farm animals in the yard

The farm provides green feed for visitors to interact with the animals; guests should not bring outside food for the animals and children must be supervised at all times.

THE MAZES

Straw maze and corn maze for playful navigation

Play in a straw maze and traverse a corn maze while staying on marked paths—activities designed for roaming the farmyard and exploring the grounds.

PHOTO OPS

Sunflower field and yard photo moments in September

When the flowers are blooming, the sunflower field provides multiple photo opportunities around the farm yard during September visits.

What the day feels like

What the visit feels like

The visit is an easy, outdoor two-hour loop of hands-on, family-friendly activities: short interactive stops at animal pens with provided feed, playful detours through straw and corn mazes, a wander through the forest to seek hidden creatures, and scattered activity and music boards that invite simple, tactile engagement.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this visit suits — and who should think twice.

1
Active Families with Young ChildrenA strong match: hands-on feeding, mazes and activity boards are designed for family interaction, but children must be supervised and adults remain responsible for their safety.
2
Casual Photographers & Seasonal VisitorsGood for visitors seeking photo opportunities—September includes sunflower-field shots when blooms are present.
3
Weekend VisitorsSuitable but plan ahead: Saturday visits are two hours and Saturday tickets are suggested to be pre-purchased to manage numbers on the farm.
4
Travelers with Mobility ConstraintsMay not be ideal: the farm is a working outdoor site with uneven ground and outdoor paths that could present challenges.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Season

Visits are two hours. On weekdays the visit is two hours with the last farm-yard entrance at 3:30 p.m.; Saturdays are two hours with the last farm entrance at 3:00 p.m.; the farm is closed Sundays and Mondays.

What to Bring

Dress for the weather and uneven ground; bring sturdy shoes for outdoor walking. Do not bring outside food or drink into the farm yard.

Tickets & Entry

Children and adults must purchase tickets before entering the farm yard. Saturday tickets are suggested to be pre-purchased; walk-in tickets are sold Tuesday through Friday.

Food & Market

No outside food or drink allowed in the farm yard; snacks and drinks are available for purchase in the market on site.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does a typical visit last?

A visit is two hours.

When is the farm open?

The farm is closed Sundays and Mondays. Weekday visits are two hours with the last farm yard entrance at 3:30 p.m.; Saturdays are two hours with the last farm entrance at 3:00 p.m.

Do I need to buy tickets in advance?

Yes. Children and adults must purchase tickets before entering the farm yard. Saturday tickets are suggested to be pre-purchased; walk-in tickets are sold Tuesday through Friday.

Can I bring food to feed the animals or bring a picnic?

No. Do not bring outside food for the animals or into the farm yard; the farm provides feed for the animals and snacks and drinks are available for purchase in the market.

What safety rules should I be aware of?

Children must be supervised by an adult at all times, stay in designated areas, do not enter farm buildings, greenhouses or vegetable fields, and note that the event is non-refundable rain or shine.

Where do I go for the visit?

The meeting location and entrance is Round The Bend Farm in Kettleby.