The Big Sheep & Little Cow

The Big Sheep & Little Cow

📍 Aiskew Watermill, Bedale DL8 1AW, UK

About The Big Sheep & Little Cow

The Big Sheep & Little Cow is a highly-rated family farm attraction situated in Bedale, North Yorkshire. Boasting a fantastic Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 580 reviews, it offers a memorable day out for visitors of all ages, particularly those who love animals and interactive experiences. Guests consistently praise the engaging activities and friendly atmosphere.

Visitors to The Big Sheep & Little Cow can look forward to a wide array of animal encounters, from holding various creatures to learning about farm life. Reviews highlight the diverse range of well-cared-for animals and the personable, friendly staff who ensure an enjoyable and educational visit. The attraction also features a popular soft play area, providing ample entertainment for younger guests and making it a stress-free choice for family celebrations.

Visiting Information

The Big Sheep & Little Cow is open Wednesday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and on weekends from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The attraction is committed to accessibility, offering wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and restrooms. For convenience, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments are all accepted.

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📍 Aiskew Watermill, Bedale DL8 1AW, UK

4.6

from 584 reviews

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Showing 5 of 584 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 9 February 2026.

Anonymous
5/5
5 months ago

My daughters aged 20 and 14 (both animal crackers) went here at the weekend. They absolutely loved it, and were there for over 3 hours. They said the staff were all really friendly, they loved holding the various animals (in particular the snake was a massive hit!) and being able to relive their childhoods, by going on the play equipment (as encouraged by the staff!) them both giddy! Well worth the £24. Thank you 😊

Anonymous
5/5
4 weeks ago

We celebrated our twins’ 3rd birthday at Big Sheep Little Cow in Bedale and it was absolutely fantastic. From start to finish it was completely stress-free – I didn’t need to do anything other than bring the cake! The children had plenty of time in the soft play, which they all loved, and the farm tour was brilliant. The kids got to handle smaller animals, feed the goats and even brush the ponies, which was such a lovely experience for them. They catered for everyone perfectly, including a child with multiple allergies, which gave us real peace of mind. Libby was amazing from beginning to end – so helpful, organised and friendly – and made sure everything ran smoothly. I would 100% recommend Big Sheep Little Cow to any parent looking for a fun, well-organised and stress-free party for their child.

Anonymous
5/5
4 months ago

Had an absolutely amazing experience here. There are a huge range of animals, all well-known and cared for by the staff, and the staff are all very lovely and personable. It’s £12 per entry which is a bit unusual for a farm, but there’s so much to do and see that it’s absolutely more than worth it, activities throughout the day and a soft play for little ones! Our tour guide during our visit was little Libby, she was very informed, well-spoken and had lots of funny stories about the animals. Her tour guiding ability made the experience much better! Would highly recommend for anyone with babies or for any grownups who like animals. Amazing!

Anonymous
5/5
2 months ago

My family and I went to Big Sheep & Little Cow Farm recently for my sons 2nd birthday. What a wonderful experience for all! Everyone enjoyed the soft play before we ventured out in the rain to look around. There were activities on and we got to meet lots of the animals. A really lovely, knowledgeable lady showed us around (Hannah maybe?) and it made it such a personal experience for all of us, above and beyond what we expected for the standard entry fee! Would really recommend, even on a very rainy day!

Anonymous
5/5
a year ago

Absolutely fabulous little farm. They hosted my son’s 3rd birthday party and couldn’t have been more helpful - it was the least stressful party I’ve ever done! All the staff were lovely but Libby was outstanding. She ran everything, checked in with us regularly to make sure we had everything we needed but without being too overhearing and, most importantly, was brilliant with the kids. We paid for an hour long farm tour in the party package and the kids all got to hold, stroke and feed a whole host of animals from 2 day old chicks, a snake, baby guinea pigs, a pony and goats. Really couldn’t recommend Big Sheep Little Cow highly enough.