Blackwater Open Farm
Blackwater Open Farm And Garden Centre in Wexford is a day for the whole family to enjoy. Meet the animals, enjoy a picnic or have a bite to eat in the cafe, visit the garden centre, ride the tractors and play in the playground. There are plenty of animals to meet and learn about including donkeys, llamas, rabbits, horses, pigs, Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pigs, various birds, sheep, cows, goats and more.
After strolling around the farm you and your family can then enjoy some lunch in the Garden Cafe or have a look around the Garden Centre.
Keep an eye out for special events that Blackwater Farm hold around Easter, Christmas and Halloween.
Blackwater Open Farm And Garden Centre is ideal as a party venue for birthday or for school tours.
The Garden Cafe At Blackwater Farm
The Garden Cafe at is open from 10.00 - 17.30 with breakfast being served up until 12.00 and lunch being served from then on. All dietary requirements are catered for and whenever possible the Farm's home grown produce is used. There is a childrens menu and you can also buy take out from the Garden Cafe.
The Garden Centre
The Garden Centre at the farm has a multitude of seaside plants, shrubs, hanging baskets, window boxes and even a selection of fruit trees and tomato plants so you can start your own vegetable patch!
In addition to selling garden plants they also sell garden utensils and accessories. They even sell Blackwater fresh home grown potatoes.
Events On At Blackwater Open Farm
- Easter Down On The Farm
Join the Easter Bunny and all the animals down on the farm Easter Saturday and Sunday for the Easter Egg Hunt which runs on the hour every hour until 17.00.
- Halloween Down On The Farm
On Sunday at 12noon of the Halloween weekend join in on the fun with face painting, balloon modelling and there will be lots of traditional Halloween party games. There will also be a themed spooky Halloween menu in the cafe. Come in your fancy dress and have your face painted to complete the look.
- Christmas Time On The Farm
All the animals are getting ready for Santa who will be at the Farm on the last two weekends before Christmas. Santa will meet the kids Saturday and Sunday from 14.00 to 16.00 each day.
To Find Out More About Meeting Santa At Blackwater Farm
Birthday Parties On The Farm
Party venues can rarely be as helpful as Blackwater. Not only will you enjoy a great day out for your birthday party but they can provide all the catering including the birthday cake and decorations. If you would prefer to do the catering yourself or even just bring your own birthday cake that is of course catered for as there are a number of party options for you to choose from.
The Farm School Tours
Blackwater Open Farm And Garden Centre is an ideal choice for your school tour. The tour is suitable for children of all ages especially as the farm is located minutes away from the local beach which could be incorporated into your day out.
The day at the Farm includes a tour and lunch or you can choose to just have a tour. Contact Blackwater Open Farm and Garden Centre for more details and special group rates.
Admission To Blackwater Open Pet Farm
- Adults: €7
- O.A.Ps : €5
- Children (3-15 yrs) : €5
- Children (Under 3 yrs): €2.50
- Family Rate: 2 adults and 3 children: €25 (any additional children €2.50)
Blackwater Farm Opening Times
- Open from March through to December
- Closed Mondays
- Tuesday - Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00
- Open Bank Holiday Mondays (Closed Tuesday of that week)
Directions To Blackwater Open Farm And Garden Centre
- Travelling From Wexford Town
Cross Wexford Bridge - Drive 3km and turn right for Curracloe - Drive straight
towards Blackwater for 5km - Sign to the right for Blackwater
- Travelling From Enniscorthy
Cross the old Bridge and turn left for Blackwater - Drive approx 12 miles - At
Blackwater turn right for Curracloe - Drive 2km - Sign to the left for Blackwater
- Travelling From Courtown
Take the coast road through Kilmuckridge to Blackwater - Drive Straight through
Blackwater towards Curracloe - Drive 2km - Sign to the left for the Pet Farm
- Travelling From Gorey/Dublin
Take ‘Exit 23’ from motorway for Ballycanew - Keep on road for Wexford - Drive
approx 30km and take a left at sign for Blackwater - Once in Blackwater turn right
for Curracloe - Drive 2km - Sign to the left for the Pet Farm
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