Zoos & Wildlife · Essex
Old Macdonald Farm
📍 CM14 5AY
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Photo: omdfarm.co.uk
- Meet animals including exotic species
- Rides included, indoor and outdoor play areas
- Indoor soft play area
- Birthday parties and events hosted
- School visits and education sessions available
Old MacDonald's Farm is a family attraction in Brentwood, Essex, offering animals to meet, rides, and both indoor and outdoor play areas whatever the weather. It's designed as a big day out for little adventurers, with parties, events and family fun running all year long, plus options for school visits and education sessions. The farm sits just 10 minutes from M25 Junction 28, making it easy to reach by car. For anyone wanting to stay nearby, Harold Wood station is 2.3 miles away, and there are 18 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, making it simple to combine a visit with an overnight stay in the area.
Practical details
- Booking
- Tickets available
- Parking
- Just 10 minutes from M25 Junction 28 by road
- Best for
- Families with young children
- Accessibility
- More travel details available for train, taxi or bus
From the attraction's own website on 29 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Indoor Areas
- ✓ Parking
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Old Macdonald Farm into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Harold Wood 2.3 miles
- Brentwood 2.9 miles
- Gidea Park 3.3 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page