1 / 2Greenslate Community Farm
📍 Wigan, North West
Community farm on 25 acres of Billinge Hill farmland and woodland, home to goats, rams, donkeys, and chickens. Free entry with donations welcome. Straw Bale Café on-site. Pram-friendly throughout with hand-wash stations across the site.
It is a great place for all. The site has well looked after animals such as goats, rams, donkeys and chickens. The staff are amazing working to bring the Community together. There is a fabulous cafe on the site & a second hand shop. All monies & donations go towards the Greenslate Community Farm. I was really impressed with how well it is run. My visit was in cold and wet conditions. Cannot wait to return in the warmer months. The Farm grow their own produce and use to make delicious meals in the cafe.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with toddlers and young children who want direct animal contact in an unhurried, community-run setting. Free entry removes the usual cost pressure of farm visits. Two to three hours covers the full site comfortably. The café and second-hand shop give adults something to linger over as children explore.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Lorraine Breakwell
a month ago
“It is a great place for all. The site has well looked after animals such as goats, rams, donkeys and chickens. The staff are amazing working to bring the Community together. There is a fabulous cafe on the site & a second hand shop. All monies & donations go towards the Greenslate Community Farm. I was really impressed with how well it is run. My visit was in cold and wet conditions. Cannot wait to return in the warmer months. The Farm grow their own produce and use to make delicious meals in the cafe.”
Josh Boland
5 months ago
“We visited the farm today and had a lovely time. Our breakfast barms were delicious as well as our fresh orange and apple juice - all of which was so reasonable too. All the staff were very friendly and it was great fun saying hello to the animals on the farm! We have no doubt that we will be returning again soon.”
Anna Cowley
3 years ago
“Free entry for the Easter open day. Lovely stalls and an egg hunt around the farm. Lots of lovely areas including a kindness garden. Well maintained with cleaning stations dotted throughout. Staff were friendly and welcoming.”
Ruth Emma
a year ago
“Beautiful community farm, free morning out with the little ones. Lots of animals and places to place. Clean and friendly.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Greenslate is a working community farm where all income and donations fund ongoing operations. Animal areas are accessible on foot across the full 25-acre site. The Straw Bale Café serves breakfast barms, fresh juices, and light meals at community pricing. A kindness garden, second-hand shop, and seasonal events including Easter egg hunts extend the visit. Hand-wash stations are positioned throughout the animal zones.
