Welcome to Springs Farm. We’re really looking forward to having you visit. Please take a moment to read the following information before booking and attending a farm tour:

A Working Farm Environment

Our farm is a real, working farm. This means you may encounter

  • Livestock (including cattle, calves, sheep, lambs, pigs, and goats)
  • Uneven ground, mud, and slippery surfaces
  • Electric fencing
  • Moving vehicles and machinery
  • Outdoor weather conditions

While we take all reasonable steps to ensure your safety, these environments naturally carry some risk.

Responsibility & Supervision

  • Children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult
  • Parents/guardians remain responsible for the behaviour and safety of children in their care
  • Visitors must follow all instructions given by staff at all times

During the Tour

For everyone’s safety:

  • Please remain seated on the trailer unless instructed otherwise
  • Do not approach or feed animals unless invited to do so
  • Keep a safe distance from livestock and equipment
  • Follow all guidance from farm staff

We reserve the right to stop the tour or ask individuals to leave if behaviour is unsafe.

Clothing & Footwear

Please wear:

  • Sturdy, closed-toe footwear (boots or wellies are ideal, especially in wet weather)
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Hygiene & Biosecurity

  • Handwashing facilities will be available
  • Please use them after animal contact and before eating
  • Please ensure children do not touch their faces during/after animal contact until they have washed hands
  • Please do not attend if you are, or could be pregnant
  • Do not attend if you have been in contact with notifiable livestock diseases
  • We require everyone to step in our footbath (it only dips the soles of shoes – don’t worry)

Accessibility

We aim to make our tours as accessible as possible, including use of our passenger trailer.

If you have specific access requirements, please contact us before booking so we can ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Dogs

As we are a working farm, we cannot allow dogs on the tour (except for service dogs by prior arrangement). Our cafe and tea garden are dog friendly.

Health & Medical Conditions

Please inform us in advance if you or a member of your group has:

  • Allergies (especially animal or hay-related)
  • Mobility concerns
  • Any condition that may affect participation
  • Again PLEASE do not book if you think you may be pregnant

Tickets are non-refundable

Agreement

By booking and attending a farm tour, you confirm that:

  • You have read and understood this information
  • You accept the nature of a working farm environment
  • You agree to follow all safety instructions provided

Thank you very much