Zoos & Wildlife · Norfolk
Melsop Farm Park
📍 NR9 4NT
Photo: David Westgate (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See rare breeds including Greyface Dartmoor, North Ronaldsay and Norfolk Horn sheep
- Visit the waterfowl pond, animal paddocks and incubation rooms
- See Ouessant Sheep, the smallest sheep breed in the world
- Interact safely with many of the animals
- Enjoy indoor and outdoor play areas plus a gift shop
Melsop Farm Park is a family-run farm attraction near Scoulton in Breckland, Norfolk, home to sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, waterfowl and cattle, including rare breeds such as the Greyface Dartmoor, North Ronaldsay and Norfolk Horn sheep. You can explore the waterfowl pond, animal paddocks and incubation rooms, interact safely with many of the animals, and let children enjoy the indoor and outdoor play areas or browse the gift shop. It suits families looking for a straightforward day out with animals, whatever the weather. The farm is open daily and tickets are simply bought on arrival, no booking required. Attleborough station is 5 miles away, and there are 14 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays if you want to make a longer visit of it.
Practical details
- Open
- Open 10am to 5pm, seven days a week
- Booking
- Tickets bought on arrival, no pre-booking needed
From the attraction's own website on 30 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Playground
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Indoor Areas
- ✓ Parking
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🗺️ Plan the drive to Melsop Farm Park
🚆 Or come by train
- Attleborough 5 miles
- Eccles Road 6.6 miles
- Spooner Row 6.6 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page