Come along and get involved in RAWSOME dinosaur fun this Good Friday!

We will be joined by Bluey the Raptor and baby dino’s for walkabout appearances during the day, meet and greets, fun dino arts and crafts and unique photo opportunities!

Plus, on this Easter weekend, there will be Easter Egg hunts with the Easter Bunny and our special ‘Find the Golden Egg’ feature – will you be the lucky winner and claim your fabulous prize?

Visit our lovely Sheep Maternity Ward and Nursery down at the Ark and don’t forget all the usual interactive animal and playtime fun of the farm park too, including sheep racing, small animal petting, wallaby encounter, meet the reptiles, ferret racing, meerkat talk, and more!

Free event with farm park entry ticket! Park open 10:00-5:00.

Don’t miss this Easter Sunday BUBBLE SPECTACULAR!!

The Big Bubbleman, his bubble mill, wands and special potions make the most AMAZING bubbles! Whether it’s monster bubbles the size of a CAR, or swirling clouds of smaller bubbles being chased by happy children, this is pure joy!

Children also have the opportunity to make their own big bubbles or create smaller bubbles with hoops and trays of bubble liquid.

Plus, on this Easter weekend, there will be Easter Egg hunts with the Easter Bunny and our special ‘Find the Golden Egg’ feature – will you be the lucky winner and claim your fabulous prize?

Visit our lovely Sheep Maternity Ward and Nursery down at the Ark and don’t forget all the usual interactive animal and playtime fun of the farm park too, including sheep racing, small animal petting, wallaby encounter, meet the reptiles, ferret racing, meerkat talk, and more!

Free event with farm park entry ticket. Park open 10:00-17:00

Get ready to dive into the electrifying world of K-Pop this Easter Monday!

We’re excited to announce this hugely popular K-Pop tribute act, featuring LIVE high energy showcase performances! Come and sing along to popular songs, such as Golden and Soda POP, learn the dances, play mini games and join in with fun activities during the day. Check out our socials the week before the event for session times. Fun for all the family and of course dress up is welcome!

Plus, on this Easter weekend, there will be Easter Egg hunts with the Easter Bunny and our special ‘Find the Golden Egg’ feature – will you be the lucky winner and claim your fabulous prize?

Visit our lovely Sheep Maternity Ward and Nursery down at the Ark and don’t forget all the usual interactive animal and playtime fun of the farm park too, including sheep and ferret races, small animal petting, wallaby encounter, meet the reptiles, meerkat talk, and more!

Free event with farm park entry ticket! Park open 10:00-17:00

Mums go FREE Mother’s Day at Matlock Farm Park!

Come along to Matlock Farm Park to enjoy a day of animal, craft and playtime fun with the family.

A Mum goes FREE with each accompanying paying ‘child ticket’ holder (2-16 years only), PLUS we have lovely free craft sessions indoors for children to make something special for their Mum or loved one*.

There’ll be all the usual fun of the farm park, with small animal petting, sheep race, wallaby encounter, meet the reptiles and meerkat talk too!

Don’t forget children’s short pony rides (£3.50 a go from 2.5years) and wonderful indoor and outdoor play!

*Offer only runs for visits on Sunday 15th March 2026. Not to run with any other offer. Crafts subject to availability, check entrance for session times.

Come and join in with the half term fun at Matlock Farm Park! There’ll be lovely new life of FLUFFY CHICKS and gorgeous rare breed SWISS VALAIS LAMBS due any time. Continuing on the baby front, there’ll be BOTTLE FEEDING of adopted calves to watch and learn more about too.

Each day of the hols, we’ll also have our HIGHLAND CATTLE FAMILY feeding time, meeting the clan and seeing which baby belongs to which mum; the return of SHEEP & FERRET RACING (place your free bet!) and the fabulous MEET THE REPTILES at staff guided sessions.

Along with SMALL ANIMAL PETTING, MEERKAT TALKS, WALLABY ENCOUNTERS, DAILY CHILDREN’S PONY RIDES*, super indoor & outdoor playtime and a delightful café to cosy up in, what’s not to love!

*pony rides from 2.5 years, £3.50 a go.

Show someone you care and come for a date at Matlock Farm Park! Spread your love to a whole array of animals, as you wander the park to see, pet and feed them. Join in with guided activities too, including sheep racing, small animal petting, Meet the Highland Family (with adorable calves), meerkat talks and more!

When buying one adult ticket, a second adult ticket is FREE! Offer available online (discount applied at checkout) or on the door, on the day!

**PRE-BOOK ONLY – early booking advisable** 

Sunday 29th November and Friday 18th December 2026

(Designed for guests with additional needs, including autism, who may benefit from a calmer, tailored experience.) 

Every child deserves to experience the magic of Christmas in a way that feels comfortable, enjoyable and truly special. That’s why we’ve worked closely with Santa Claus to create our Relaxed Santa Experience – a carefully designed visit offering extra time, a peaceful environment and a personalised approach for children and young people who benefit from a calmer setting. 

When booking, simply select your preferred time slot and let us know about your loved one’s individual needs. You’re also very welcome to contact us before your visit so we can discuss how to make the experience as magical and stress-free as possible. Siblings without additional needs are warmly welcomed too. 

On arrival, you’ll be greeted by one of our friendly team members who will help you settle in, familiarise you with the surroundings and talk through the visit. You’ll also receive a visual timeline storyboard to help prepare your loved one for each stage of their magical experience. 

Before meeting Santa, enjoy an exclusive one-to-one small animal petting session with our caring team. Then it’s time for your private visit with Santa himself. Our kind, softly spoken Santa will tailor the experience to suit your child’s needs. He can welcome you inside his gently lit grotto, chat outdoors if preferred, remain seated at a comfortable distance or even sit on the floor for a more relaxed conversation. Every visit is adapted to create a magical experience that feels right for your family. 

Each child will also be invited to choose their own special gift from Santa, with sensory-friendly gift options available. 

After your visit, you’re welcome to spend time in our dedicated sensory transition room – a peaceful, calming space designed to help families relax before continuing to enjoy the rest of their day at the farm. 

If your family enjoys a busier festive atmosphere, our standard Christmas Experience may be the perfect choice. However, for those who prefer a quieter, more personalised visit with extra time and support, our Relaxed Santa Experience offers a truly magical Christmas encounter tailored to your family’s needs. 

Your Relaxed Santa Experience includes: 

• Full-day entry to Matlock Farm Park 

• An extended, personalised visit with Santa Claus 

• Exclusive one-to-one small animal petting session 

• Access to our sensory transition room 

• Support from autism-trained members of our team 

• Plenty of photo opportunities 

• A special gift for every child (including under 2-year-old ticket holders) 

• A FREE return general admission day pass 

** PRE-BOOK ONLY – early booking advised. INCLUDES FARM PARK ENTRY **

Dates: 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th December 2026

Start your Christmas celebrations in the most magical way with a delicious breakfast in our café, where Santa Claus joins your table to spread festive cheer! Enjoy a personal chat with the Big Man himself – he’ll already know a thing or two about his special guests! Every child dining will receive an early Christmas gift, and there’ll be plenty of opportunities to capture those magical family photos. 

After breakfast, gather with Mary Christmas for a heart-warming festive story before enjoying the rest of the day exploring everything the farm park has to offer. 

All adults will receive a breakfast cob of bacon, sausage, egg & hash brown (or vegetarian alternative), plus refillable tea or coffee. Children will have a choice of Pancakes with fruit and syrup, Beans on toast or a Mini Full English.

The event starts at 9:00 am prompt, when breakfast will be served. Including seeing Santa, the event will last up to 1 – 1.5 hours and farm park entry for the remainder of the day is included in this ticket, when children can enjoy lots of animal, playtime and festive fun!

**Pre-book, ticketed event only**

We’ve had confirmation from the BIG man in red that he’s returning to Matlock Farm Park to see all of our wonderful visitors.

First stop will be our Christmas Crafts with the super friendly Chief Elf and her accomplice. Whilst hearing what’s been happening at back at the Noth Pole this year, children will be able to get stuck in making food for Santa’s Reindeer and take this home with them ready to put out on Christmas Eve. Children will also make a lovely decorative keepsake to take away and be able to write a letter to put in the North Pole post box or hand over to Santa himself.

As you exit the Christmas Craft rooms, you will go to our Christmas canopy area to see Christmas scenes and find answers to fun riddles.  It will then be time to try out our Naughty or Nice-o-meter to find out where you sit on Santa’s list! How will the grown-ups in your group fair?

Finally, the moment you’ve all been waiting for! You will be taken down to meet Santa himself in his beautiful grotto and chat about all of your Christmas wishes. Of course, Santa will provide children with a lovely early Christmas gift and your group will also receie a compliementary return pass to Matlock Farm Park!

As your experience includes day entry to Matlock Farm Park, you can enjoy our lovely animal and festive activities around the park before and/or after your Christmas experience.

What does your ticket include?

* Entry to the Farm Park for the whole day!

* Reindeer food to take home for children

* Decoration to take home for children

* Letter for Santa

* Grotto entry

* Photo opportunities

* Naughty or Nice check

* Quality gift for Children

* Return general entry day pass for each person

Don’t miss this ever popular Half Term event – see:

• The return of our PUMPKIN PATCH, for children to pick their own pumpkin using our little wheelbarrows and carve at our carving station. FREE Pumpkin for each child paid entry ticket holder!*

• A daily SPOOKY TRAIL to follow in our FORBIDDEN FOREST, with prop based sets and riddles galore!

• Matlock’s legendary HEADLESS HORSEMAN making an appearance late afternoon as the light goes down.

• On the spot PRIZES for best fancy dress!

• ALSO, 25th-31st OCTOBER: We will also have brilliant Live fun (not scary!) HALLOWEEN CHARACTERS to meet on your way through the spooky trail in the Forbidden Forest at set times of the day and around the park. Get the kids involved with Frankenstein making SLIME, join in with Witch Wanda’s BROOMSTICK FLYING LESSONS and have fun with Scarecrow down at the Pumpkin Patch!

• Daily CRAFT WORKSHOPS with Witch Wendolyn for the children, so they can take goodies home.

• OR 1st & 2nd NOVEMBER: GHOSTBUSTING FUN sessions throughout the day! Come along to make crafty ‘proton packs’ to help you with your ghostbusting, make your own slime in a workshop and join in on a fun (not scary) ghost hunt around the ghost route in the park, lead by Ghostbusting experts!
• 10.30 – Proton pack making
• 11.45 – Slime making
• 1.15 – Ghost walk
• 2.30 – Proton pack making 
• 3.45 – Slime making

On all dates, there will be all the usual animal delights of Matlock Farm Park too, including Sheep Racing, Small Animal Petting, Meet the Reptiles, Meerkat Talks, Wallaby Encounters & Ferret Racing, as well as our daily Pony Rides** for children.

Lots of opportunity to play too, including our fabulous covered Enchanted Hamlet multi-zone play area, marvellous indoor playcentre The Rainforest and outdoor Jumping Pillow!

Okay, who’s coming?

Event included for annual pass holders!

*Pumpkins subject to availability.

** Small charge for pony rides