Is lambing dangerous to pregnant women?

Depending on when you visit, we may have pregnant ewes and lambs. It is not advised that pregnant individuals visit the lambing area due to the risk of miscarriage. Expectant mothers who come into close contact with sheep during lambing may jeopardise their health as well as that of their unborn child, due to potential infections that can affect certain ewes. 

These include chlamydiosis (enzootic abortion of ewes – EAE), toxoplasmosis and listeriosis. 
Although reports of infections and human miscarriages linked to contact with sheep are quite rare, it is 
crucial for pregnant women to be informed about the potential risks.

If you decide to visit, we advise against going to the lambing area.

Related FAQs

Yes, Wroxham Barns is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Our daily opening times are as follows: 

Shopping and Eating

Open daily from 10am to 5pm 

Adventure Farm (open Feb to Nov)

Open daily from 10am to 5pm 

*Our Shops & Craft Studios are open year-round however from time to time may need to shut periodically. If you wish to visit a particular craft studio or shop, it is advisable to contact us prior to your visit to check their daily opening times. 

Shopping and Eating

Free to enter & to park

Adventure Farm

Prices from £8.50 per person depending on when you're visiting. Please check What's on for up to date prices.

Children aged between 1-2 years £3 Under 12 months go free.

Please note, Wroxham Barns is a cashless site.

Whilst many of our tenant colleagues in the shopping studios still accept cash, we no longer accept cash at our Adventure Farm, Cafes or Gallery Gift Shop.

Yes, there’s plenty of FREE parking on site and disabled parking spaces are available too.

We’re happy to welcome well-behaved dogs on leads in many areas of Wroxham Barns. However, please note that dogs are not permitted in Adventure Farm, Field of Fun or on the Mini Golf course.

Dogs are welcome in the Adventure Play area, but must remain on a lead.

To help everyone enjoy their visit, please remember:

  • Keep your dog on a lead at all times
  • Clean up after your dog (a poo bag dispenser is available at the entrance)
  • Check shop signage before entering, as some shops may not allow dogs inside

Our aim at Wroxham Barns is to ensure that all attractions and facilities are managed and enhanced to the very highest standards so that everyone can enjoy our offering.

We are committed to delivering accessibility for all customers, alongside an excellent level of service, which we are continually striving to improve.

Please contact us for more information or view our Access Information page for full details.

Visit our friendly farm animals including goats, sheep, alpacas and small animals. 

Buy animal food to hand-feed our friendly residents.

Explore new heights on our tree top walkway!

Stop by our indoor soft-play. 

Enjoy a range of daily hands on activities, including educational talks and animal petting sessions. 

Yes! We offer BAA-RILLIANT birthday parties! Find out more here.

Yes, we do hold various special events throughout the year, including popular family events to coincide with in Norfolk’s school holidays.

For our action packed events programme, please visit see What's On!

Yes. All of our independent retailers have their own contact details. Go to 'Our Shopping Studios' and click on the shop you would like to get in touch with for further info. 

We serve a delicious range of homemade food and hot and cold beverages. Click here for further details on what's on offer. 

Yes, simply hop on to our WIFI for free and don’t forget to tag us on Facebook and Instagram with your lovely pics and reels! 

We follow guidance from the National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN), which worked closely with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Access to Farms partnership to develop an Industry Code of Practice (COP). This code provides clear, practical advice on how children and adults should safely interact with animals on farm parks.

In February 2018, NFAN launched the Animal Attraction Assured certification scheme, developed with Kiwa Agri Food. We work closely with Kiwa inspections to maintain the highest standards in health, safety, and animal care.

Kiwa inspections provide reassurance and confidence to everyone who visits. Families can enjoy close contact with our animals knowing that strong measures are in place to protect both people and animals. This includes:

  • Reducing the risk of illness
  • Preventing accidents
  • Ensuring animals are cared for responsibly

We are delighted to announce that we have successfully completed our 2026 Kiwa review and have been certified. 

Yes, you can but please be aware it is £2 more per person to pay on the gate. 

Yes, we offer free, dedicated coach parking with easy access.

Yes, coach drivers receive a complimentary meal voucher.

Absolutely - there’s something for everyone, from shopping and dining to family attractions.

Yes, group catering options are available. Please contact us in advance.

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Most groups stay around 2 hours when eating. The option to access Adventure Farm will extend your stay up to a full day.

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