
Forge Mill Farm
📍 West Bromwich, West Midlands
Working farm with rare breed animals including Highland cows, hands-on feeding experiences, farm trail, and seasonal events like lambing and pumpkin experiences. Indoor adventure play available.
We visited Forge Mill Farm on August 31st and it was the perfect end-of-summer treat. This farm is much more than just a place to see animals, it's a comprehensive family destination. The variety of activities is fantastic. Kids loved visiting all the animals (so many rare breeds!) and taking the time to explore the beautiful sunflower farm. For the kids, the outdoor play area is fantastic and free, which is a brilliant bonus. We also utilised the new indoor soft play area (Natural Play Barn) when we get tired. The farm does a great job offering educational opportunities for kids and the café was a convenient spot for refreshments. A quick note to the community, I saw a few people hopping over the grass wall to enter without paying from the side roads. The entry fee is so reasonable, it's not thousands of pounds! Please support this wonderful local business by paying the small admission fee. They clearly invest the money back into maintaining these amazing facilities for everyone to enjoy. Opening Time: 10:00 AM Closing Time: 4:30 PM (Last entry 3:30 PM) Note: On our specific date, there was also a special 'Sunflowers at Sunset' event running later! Standard Admission Fees: Adult: £5.50 Child (2-14): £6.50 Under 2s/Registered Carer: FREE Natural Play Session 'Add On': £3.00 Highly recommend Forge Mill Farm for families. It's truly a five-star experience with something for everyone!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 2–14 wanting direct animal contact in a well-kept setting. Highland cow encounters are the standout — staff are knowledgeable and actively engage children throughout. Seasonal event visits add substantial value; the pumpkin and lambing experiences receive consistent praise.
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AJMAL KAZMI
3 months ago
“We visited Forge Mill Farm on August 31st and it was the perfect end-of-summer treat. This farm is much more than just a place to see animals, it's a comprehensive family destination. The variety of activities is fantastic. Kids loved visiting all the animals (so many rare breeds!) and taking the time to explore the beautiful sunflower farm. For the kids, the outdoor play area is fantastic and free, which is a brilliant bonus. We also utilised the new indoor soft play area (Natural Play Barn) when we get tired. The farm does a great job offering educational opportunities for kids and the café was a convenient spot for refreshments. A quick note to the community, I saw a few people hopping over the grass wall to enter without paying from the side roads. The entry fee is so reasonable, it's not thousands of pounds! Please support this wonderful local business by paying the small admission fee. They clearly invest the money back into maintaining these amazing facilities for everyone to enjoy. Opening Time: 10:00 AM Closing Time: 4:30 PM (Last entry 3:30 PM) Note: On our specific date, there was also a special 'Sunflowers at Sunset' event running later! Standard Admission Fees: Adult: £5.50 Child (2-14): £6.50 Under 2s/Registered Carer: FREE Natural Play Session 'Add On': £3.00 Highly recommend Forge Mill Farm for families. It's truly a five-star experience with something for everyone!”
Mya Darling
3 months ago
“Visited the farm today for the first time for a nice little day out to see the animals. We absolutely adored it! There were no specific events on today, but i could have spent hours just watching the animals! I love how they offer a small bag of food to take around with you, by doing this we were able to laugh at all of the little quirks the animals had and got some real interactions! such a lovely place and i can’t wait to visit again in the summer!”
H P
2 months ago
“Lovely little farm - my favourite is the Highland cows ❤️ Good price for entry and plenty to see and do. Treats available to feed them and parking available- payable but free after 3pm during winter. The lads that were looking after the animals yesterday made the experience as well. Good lads, helpful and friendly as well - thank you!”
Chloe Butler
5 months ago
“Visited for the pumpkin highland cow experience. Was so much fun and couldn't fault it. Better than expected. The staff especially Alex (i think!) Was super friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. We all had a great time and would recommend. What a great place, hope to be back soon. Thank you! 🫶”
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Overview
Forge Mill Farm offers encounters with rare breed animals including Highland cows, pigs, sheep, and waterfowl across a well-maintained site in Sandwell Valley Country Park. Visitors can feed animals using bags available on-site. The farm trail connects animal enclosures with walking paths through the valley. Seasonal events include sunflower fields, pumpkin experiences, and lambing. Indoor soft play is available for an additional charge.



