What should I know about the giant paddling pool?

To help everyone enjoy the paddling pool safely:

  • The paddling pool is not lifeguarded. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
  • The maximum water depth is 25cm
  • Appropriate swimwear must be worn.
  • Children who are not fully toilet trained must wear a swim nappy.
  • Running, diving, pushing and rough play are not permitted.
  • No food or drink is permitted in or around the paddling pool.
  • We'll provide a selection of pool toys for everyone to enjoy, so please leave your own toys at home.
  • Sharp objects are not permitted in the pool area.
  • Anyone who has experienced sickness or diarrhoea within the previous 48 hours must not enter the water.

Please note: For the safety of our visitors, the Splash Zone or individual activities may be temporarily closed due to adverse weather or operational requirements.

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All tickets are per person. Summer online prices are:

Adult:£14.70
Child (2+): £14.70
Infant: £2.63
Babies: free

Gate prices are higher.

We recommend booking online for the best value and added benefits including our Rainy Day Guarantee* and Come Back for £5 offer*. T&C's apply.

No, booking in advance is not required, but we strongly recommend it as online tickets are cheaper and include our Rainy Day Guarantee* and Come Back for £5 offer*. T&C's apply.

We are open daily from 10am to 5pm. Please note that some attractions operate on different times, including the train (11am–4pm) and paddling pool (11am–3pm).

Your ticket includes access to Wroxham Barns Adventure Farm and a wide range of activities including adventure play, animal encounters, jumping pillows, mini golf, train rides, maize maze, field of fun games, splash zone, and discovery areas.

Wroxham Barns is generally best suited to families with children from toddlers up to around 10 years old, although there is something for a wide range of ages to enjoy.

For younger children, the Discovery Zone, smaller climbing frames, jumping pillows, mini train, and indoor soft play are especially popular.

Older children can enjoy the larger adventure play areas, 18-hole mini golf, hands-on animal sessions, and during the summer, the maize maze, field of fun games, foam parties, and water wars.

In the summer, the giant paddling pool (25cm deep) is suitable for a wide range of ages.

Yes, Wroxham Barns is pushchair and wheelchair friendly. Some areas include gravel paths and uneven ground, so we recommend taking care when moving between attractions.

There are also baby changing facilities and accessible toilets available on site as well.

Yes, there are several food and drink options on site. The Courtyard Café serves breakfasts, lunches, coffee, and cakes. The Play Barn Café offers quick lunches alongside an indoor soft play area. During busier periods, the Greedy Goat food truck is open serving loaded fries and more, and our ice cream kiosk offers sweet treats.

Yes, you are welcome to bring a picnic. There are plenty of picnic tables available to enjoy your own food. We kindly ask that you do not bring outside food into our café and food service areas.

We’re open in most weather conditions, even if it rains. Many of our animal areas are under cover and we also have indoor soft play and our Vets Village role play area to enjoy, so please come dressed for the weather.

If you book online, you’ll also benefit from our Rainy Day Guarantee*. If it rains continuously for over an hour during your visit, you’ll receive a free return visit within 6 months. 

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Yes, free parking is available on site.

If you book a summer ticket online, you can return throughout the summer holidays for just £5 per person, per visit. This applies to the same number of guests in your original booking. 

COME BACK FOR £5 - *terms and conditions. 

1. Offer is valid from 18th July until 2nd Sept 2026.
2. £5 tickets can be purchased by the original visitor on site only.
3. Visitors must show their original booking confirmation email.
4. Visitors must show photo ID that corresponds with the original booking.
5. The number of tickets purchased in the original booking qualify for £5 return. Additional tickets will be charged at full price.
6. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

Yes, we are dog friendly in selected areas across the site.

Dogs are welcome in our Adventure Play area (excluding mini golf) and in most of our shops and café areas. However, dogs are not permitted on the Adventure Farm side, including the Field of Fun and Maize Maze, for the safety of both our animals and visiting dogs. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the site.

The Splash Zone is our exciting summer water play area located in the Field of Fun, included with your Adventure Farm admission. It features three water attractions:

  • Giant Paddling Pool - open 11am to 3pm*
  • Daily Foam Parties - daily 30 minute parties at 3pm.
  • Water Wars with reusable water balloons

*During busy periods, we may introduce timed sessions to help ensure as many families as possible have the opportunity to enjoy the paddling pool safely. If this is necessary, our team will provide guidance on the day.

We recommend bringing:

  • Swimwear
  • Towels
  • A change of clothes
  • Swim nappies (for children who are not fully toilet trained)
  • Sun cream and sun hats

You'll get wet during the paddling pool, foam party and water wars so please come prepared.

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