Northlands Summer Festival 2026

Northlands Farm Summer Festival 2026

A full family day of animals, adventure and outdoor fun across 20 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside.

Meet and cuddle the animals, fly down our 50-metre woodland zipline, explore the giant hay maze and complete the brand-new Northlands Explorer Challenge.

Book online now to secure your preferred date.

A summer day they will remember

Leave the screens behind and give the children a proper countryside adventure.

At Northlands Farm they can run free, meet friendly animals, hold Guinea Pigs and Fancy Chickens, explore woodland trails, tackle exciting activities and enjoy hours of outdoor family fun.

Your visit includes:

🌱 20 Acre "Northlands Explorer" Nature Trail
Young adventurers can become official Northlands Explorers! With their own Northlands Explorer Booklet, children can follow the trail, learn about local wildlife, do brass rubbings, and earn their booklet Explorer Stamp upon completion!

🚜 Vintage Tractor Ride with farm talks tour (Optional)
Step back in time to 1964! Climb aboard our vintage Massey Fergusson tractor and trailer for a nostalgic ride through the farm, guided by our all-new Farm Talk Tour — an engaging, family-friendly glimpse into life on the farm. Your chance to ride a real Massey Fergusson 65.

⚡ 50m Zipline
Thrill-seekers, get ready! Take flight on our new woodland 50-metre zipline — a zipline run that will have kids (and brave grown-ups) grinning from ear to ear!

🌾  Haystack Maze and Slide
Get lost in fun! Our new Haystack Maze and Slide is a straw-filled adventure that’s perfect for kids to explore, hide, and laugh their way through.

🦙 Animal Encounters
Say hello to our friendly alpacas, sheep, pygmy goats, chickens and donkeys in our animal interaction paddock

🚜 Pedal Tractor Racetrack

Little ones can hop on our pedal tractors and race their friends around the custom racetrack – fun, friendly competition in true farm style!

🍔 Licensed Horsebox Café Delights
Refuel with farm-fresh favourites! Tuck into juicy burgers, sizzling sausage baps, crispy bacon rolls, and cool down with iced lattes, delicious milkshakes, coffees, or something stronger – beer and wines available for the grown-ups.

🎯 Retro Carnival Games
Try your hand at nostalgic games with a countryside twist – hoopla, corn hole bag toss, farm yard skittles, Ball in a bucket or four in a row - fun for all ages!

🎨 Arts and Crafts Fun in the Marquee
Get creative with hands-on arts and crafts activities under the big top.

🐓 Petting Farmyard
Cuddle up with our charming guinea pigs and meet our fanciest chickens in the farmyard!

🌲 Explore & Unwind
Wander through peaceful woodlands, meadows and lakes, and enjoy a relaxing day where kids can run free, learn about nature, and make magical summer memories. Unwind on one of our trampolines or have a game of tennis with the family (Don't forget to bring your rackets!).

Tickets are only available online and non-refundable. Please note, the Tractor ride is not suitable for guests in a wheelchair. The event will not be cancelled due to rain. Under two's go FREE.