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Farmer Gow's, Longcot Road in Fernham near Faringdon

Farmer Gow's is a working livestock farm providing public access to farming and the countryside. As a mixed livestock farm - with sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, chickens, ferrets, turkeys and ducks - there's lots to see and do, and lots of fun to enjoy. The farm's speciality 'Meet the Animals' are interactive, 'hands on' feeding and handling sessions held daily throughout the year. For more information on the wide range of activities please see the Farmer Gow's website. You can also visit lovely tea room, the farm shop and the tree barn at Christmas. Farmer Gow's is also a wonderful venue for a holiday. Choose from the camping and caravan sites or the White Horse Tipi Village.

Millets Farm Centre

Located at Frilford west of Abingdon on the A415. Millets Farm Centre is another fun family day out with something for everyone.  There is a children's petting zoo, a lake which gives opportunity to feed the ducks and a children's play area complete with ride-on tractor and enormous sand-pit. For the adults there is a garden centre, farm shop, pick your own fruit, and cafe and restaurant. Telephone: 01865 392200, visit the Millets Farm website or send an e-mail.

Roves Farm

Located just outside Faringdon, Roves Farm is a 166 acre working farm with a petting zoo and large indoor and outdoor play areas. There are also free tractor rides throughout the day. There is opportunity to learn a little more about our beautiful countryside and the rural way of life along one of our 7 nature trails. And because it is mostly undercover, it's a great place to visit come rain or shine!  For more details see Roves Farm website.

Didcot Railway Centre

Unique collection of steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and small relics. Situated in Didcot on the A4130. Telephone: 01235 817200 or visit the Didcot Railway Centre website or send an e-mail.

Farmoor Reservoir and Pinkhill Meadow Reserve

Farmmor Reservoir is the largest single area of open water in Oxfordshire and is probably the most visited bird watching site. Pinkhill Meadow is a 4 hectare nature reserve on land owned by Thames Water between the River Thames and the Reservoir. For more information please contact the Warden. Telephone: 01865 863033 or visit the Farmoor Reservior website.