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We have a range of friendly animals to meet at Old Down, from Pygmy Goats and fluffy Alpacas to cheeky Parrots and Kevin the Peacock.

Make sure to visit Pet's Corner, a courtyard full of small animals like Bunnies, Guinea Pigs and free roaming Chickens! We host Animal Encounters there everyday at 11am-11:30am and 2pm-2:30pm. It's a chance to hold some of our animals and learn all about them from our Animal Keepers!

Our Adventure Park is full of four legged friends like Bentley the Goat and our Mother/Daughter duo Silver and Pepper; our not so little Shetland Ponies. You can purchase animal feed from our Ticket Office or Café and hand feed them. They're super friendly and absolutely love grass pellet treats! There are also some extra animals fields towards our lake where our resident Highland Cows graze.

Embark on a journey of endless exploration and excitement. Designed to ignite the imaginations of young adventurers, our park is an adventure play haven where children of all ages can unleash their creativity, curiosity and boundless energy.

For our younger visitors, we have a designated Toddler Area. They can dig in the sandpit, bounce to new heights on the trampoline and play to their hearts content in the playhouses and big wooden tractor.

For the bold and adventurous souls, our Adventure Park awaits! Soar through the air on our zip wire and for those who dare to defy gravity, climb aboard our bespoke climbing frames made in 2022 and sourced from sustainable wood. But perhaps the biggest thrill of all awaits on our enormous jumping pillow, where kids can bounce, leap to the highest heights!

Our Mud Kitchen and Potting Shed is the perfect place to get hands dirty and creativity flowing. We’ve got pots, pans and watering cans.

We're your go-to destination for year-round events here at Old Down. Whether it’s family fun days in the Country Park, sophisticated soirées in the Manor or craft workshops in the Barn, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

This Autumn we're holding lots of events to sink your teeth into, including: Kids enter for £1 during half term, an ABBA tribute night, Murder Mystery dining experience and lots more!

Join us for delicious food at Old Down, where good food meets good times. We’ve got something to offer everyone, including our legendary Sunday Lunch served up in the Manor and our delightful Afternoon Tea spreads that change every season.

We pride ourselves on food inclusion and cater for a range of dietaries like Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free and more. We have kid-friendly menus for those little foodies and we're totally dog-friendly too, because we believe in making memories with all members of the family, paws and all!

Swing by our Café Barn for a scrumptious breakfast,  a traditional English Breakfast to kick start your day or  Buttermilk Pancakes, we’ve got a nice selection for the whole family to choose from. If lunch is more you thing, then we’ve got you covered. How about our fresh Bloomer Sandwiches or loaded Jacket Potatoes to tempt your tastebuds?

Our Rusty Rooster Farm Shop is located within our Country Park Café and offers a delightful array of produce and gifts. From freshly baked homemade bread and a delicious option of cakes and sweet treats to cards and unique gifts, each item is carefully selected to provide our customers with a special shopping treat. A testament to our commitment to great quality and taste.

We even sell eggs from our very own free range chickens and honey from the bees kept on our park! 

Have you tried our Rose Garden Distilled Gin? It’s made with botanicals from our Rose Garden and distilled locally. You can purchase a bottle from our Farm Shop. So come on in, explore our shelves, and experience the warmth and flavour of Old Down Estate. 

Discover the landscape of Old Down, where nature’s beauty flourishes in every corner. From our Victorian Walled Garden that is home to our pergola walkway and Kitchen Garden, to our orchard where we grow apples and pears in the Summer.

Our Manor has its very own Rose Garden, full of different vibrant colours and defined hedges. Its Willow trees make for some stunning wedding photos and there’s lots of little paths and passageways to find and explore. Venture past the lake and wander through our very own wood.

Beyond our formal gardens, our grounds stretch out in all directions, inviting you to explore and discover the wonders of nature; including meadows, woodlands and trail paths. During the school holidays, you can get lost (and found) in our Taxus Baccata maze.

There's no such thing as a silly question so please, don't hold back, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you.