What Godstone Farm does

Godstone Farm is a privately-held farm park attraction operating on a single site in Godstone, Surrey, England (Tilburstow Hill Road, RH9 8LX), approximately three minutes from junction 6 of the M25. Founded in 1980 and operating as Godstone Farm Limited, the business is family-owned and led by CEO Nicola and General Manager Simon. The park is home to over 500 animals and functions as a destination for families with young children, schools, nurseries, and SEND groups, combining animal interactions, indoor and outdoor play, and seasonal events on a multi-acre property in the Surrey Hills. The company also runs a related day nursery and activity day camps as adjacent services.

The core product is an all-inclusive day ticket that bundles farm trail access, animal interactions, reptile house, pond walk, adventure playground, soft play, and a dinosaur trail (a licensed World of Dinosaur Roar! walking trail). Revenue is generated across eight streams: day ticket sales (online advance and gate), birthday party packages (minimum 10 children, food included), premium animal experiences (Farmer, Reptile, Pig, Goat, Shetland Pony, Tiny Tots, My First Pet, Lamb), on-site food and beverage (Courtyard Kitchen cafe), gift shop retail (NFAN 2025 Best Retail finalist), seasonal and annual passes (Pre-Schooler, G.O.A.T., Winter Warmer, Annual), special events (Father Christmas, Mini Fireworks Festival, The Big Farm Sleepover camping, Mates & Dates adult nights, Summer of Fun, Puddle Jumping), and structured school/group educational visits aligned to the UK National Curriculum. The technology stack is limited to a Digitickets-powered online booking platform, Mailchimp email marketing, and standard social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) — there is no disclosed proprietary technology, API, or AI capability.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and event-driven, relying on the company website and on-site gate sales for ticket distribution, organic social content (including a 'Farm Fact Friday' educational video series), email newsletters (including a separate schools newsletter), and earned media through Merritt Communications. Customer segments are horizontal: families with children aged 0-12 (primary), educational groups including schools, nurseries, home educators, and SEND groups (primary B2B), and a smaller private events / adult evenings segment. The business reports 'hundreds of thousands' of annual visitors and holds accreditations including the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, CEVAS, and LEAF certification, which support the education channel. No external funding, parent company, M&A activity, or public financial disclosures were identified.

Name

Godstone Farm

Legal name

Godstone Farm Limited

Website

https://godstonefarm.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Godstone Farm is a privately-held family farm park in Surrey, UK, founded in 1980, offering day admission to over 500 animals, indoor and outdoor play, premium animal experiences, birthday parties, and seasonal events for families with young children, schools, and educational groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agritourism and Family Farm Park Attractions

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Agritourism Eco-Lodges & Farm Nature Stays (THAAAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges (THAMADAH)

Keywords

• Family farm park
• Animal experiences
• Children farm attraction
• Indoor soft play
• Educational farm visits

Headquarters

HQ city

Godstone

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Day Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from general admission tickets to the farm park, priced with online discounts vs gate prices. Tickets include farm trail, animal interactions, reptile house, play areas, and dinosaur trail.
2. Birthday Party Packages: All-inclusive party packages including farm entry, food, and dedicated party space. Minimum 10 children required. Additional adult tickets at discounted rates.
3. Animal Experiences: Premium paid experiences including Farmer Experience, Reptile Experience, Pig Experience, Goat Experience, Shetland Pony Experience, Tiny Tots Experience, and My First Pet Experience. Each experience includes farm entry.
4. Food and Beverage: On-site Courtyard Kitchen cafe, snack shops, and picnic catering services. Birthday party catering included in party packages.
5. Gift Shop Sales: Retail gift shop on-site offering souvenirs, animal feed, and merchandise. Won Best Retail in NFAN 2025 awards.
6. Seasonal Passes and Memberships: Pre-School Pass (term-time weekday access), G.O.A.T. Pass (summer unlimited entry), Winter Warmer passes, and Annual Passes for repeat visitors.
7. Special Events: Premium events including Christmas with Santa, Mini Fireworks Festival, The Big Farm Sleepover camping, Mates & Dates adult nights, and seasonal celebrations.
8. School and Group Visits: Structured educational visits for schools, nurseries, SEND groups, and home educators at competitive group rates with free adult ratios.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Godstone Farm operates a family farm park in Surrey, UK, selling day-admission tickets that bundle access to a farm trail, animal interactions, reptile house, outdoor adventure playgrounds, indoor soft play, and a dinosaur trail. It monetizes supplementary offerings including premium animal experiences (Farmer, Reptile, Pig, Goat, Pony, Tiny Tots, My First Pet), birthday party packages with on-site catering, seasonal events (Father Christmas, Big Farm Sleepover, Mini Fireworks, Summer of Fun), educational visits for schools and SEND groups, retail gift shop sales, and on-site food and beverage.

Product overview

Godstone Farm operates as a unified farm park attraction offering a core day-ticket product that bundles access to animal interactions, outdoor adventure play, indoor soft play, dinosaur trail, and food venues. The portfolio extends through paid add-on modules including premium animal experiences (Farmer Experience, Pig Experience, Reptile Experience, My First Pet Experience), birthday party packages with catering, and private hire. Seasonal event products (Father Christmas Experience, Big Farm Sleepover, Mates & Dates Nights, Mini Fireworks Festival, Summer of Fun, Puddle Jumping) operate as time-limited offerings that overlay the core park access. Education programs for schools and SEND visits represent a dedicated B2B stream. The business monetizes through ticketed entry, experience upgrades, food & retail, and seasonal pass memberships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Farm Park Entry (Day Admission) All-inclusive day ticket granting access to the farm trail, animal interactions, reptile house, rabbit walk, pond walk, outdoor adventure playground, indoor soft play, dinosaur trail, and wilding play areas for families and groups visiting the Surrey farm park.
• Indoor Play Barn (Soft Play) Multi-level indoor soft play centre described as Surrey's biggest, featuring sensory areas, role-play zones (vets, supermarket, camping), and a playside cafe for parents, providing all-weather entertainment.
• Outdoor Adventure Play Large outdoor play area featuring tobogganing, digging pits, climbing frames, sandpits, aerial runway, jumping pillows, and wilding play zones, included with day admission.
• Animal Interactions Hands-on general animal experiences included with day admission, allowing visitors to meet, feed, and interact with 500+ friendly farm animals, including the reptile room and guinea pig interactions.
• World of Dinosaur Roar! Discovery Trail Walking dinosaur trail featuring World of Dinosaur Roar characters, providing educational entertainment themed around the book by Peter Curtis, included with farm park admission.
• Premium Animal Experiences Premium paid structured animal experiences including Farmer Experience (from £99 per child, ages 4+), Reptile Experience, Pig Experience, Goat Experience, Shetland Pony Experience, Tiny Tots Experience, My First Pet Experience, and Lamb Experience. Each includes age-appropriate activities with farm entry for a child and accompanying adult.
• Farmer Experience Behind-the-scenes farming session where children (aged 4+) assist with daily farm tasks including feeding, grooming, and collecting eggs, priced from £99 per child with minimum 48-hour advance booking.
• My First Pet Experience New 45-minute animal experience designed for children aged 4-12 to teach pet care responsibility, including supervised pet handling, feeding guidance, and health education, including farm entry for the child and an accompanying adult.
• Birthday Party Package All-inclusive party package including farm entry, dedicated picnic barn, children's picnic boxes (sandwich, crisps, raisins, juice), and party options with or without entertainment. Minimum 10 children required, with additional adult tickets at discounted rates.
• After School Party Package Indoor Play Barn-only party option running 3.45pm-5.45pm, offering soft play entry for birthday celebrations without full farm admission.
• Private Hire Full or partial farm hire for exclusive events, large party bookings, and group occasions with custom arrangements.
• Father Christmas Experience Seasonal Christmas-themed family experience featuring private visits with Father Christmas in his grotto, Elf toy shop, festive theatre show, cookie decorating, and magical wish room. Available on selected December dates with daytime visits including farm entry and dusk Santa-only visits.
• The Big Farm Sleepover Seasonal camping experience on the farm with farm entry, meals included, behind-the-scenes farm tours, and early-morning animal interactions, available on selected weekends as a non-refundable overnight package.
• Mates & Dates Nights Adult-only (18+) evening events featuring exclusive farm access, entertainment, food, and drinks in a relaxed farm setting, targeting couples and groups seeking unique date nights.
• Mini Fireworks Festival Sensory-friendly fireworks event with low-bang effects and lasers, featuring family entertainment, food stalls, and licensed bar, held on selected October dates.
• Summer of Fun Extended summer holiday program featuring foam parties, mini golf, bubble raves, hobby horse racing, and other daily activities in addition to regular farm attractions.
• Puddle Jumping Weekends Wet-weather weekend activity program featuring puddle jumping, welly throwing, and raindrop challenges, typically held during January and winter months.
• Seasonal Passes Membership pass options including Pre-Schooler Pass (weekday term-time access), G.O.A.T. Pass (unlimited summer entry), Winter Warmer Pass (term-time weekday access), and Annual Passes for repeat visitors.
• School Visits & Education Programs Structured educational visits for schools, nurseries, SEND groups, and home educators aligned with the National Curriculum. Includes guided farm activities, picnic areas, free adult ratios (minimum 20 children), and competitive off-peak and peak group rates.
• SEND Visits Specialized visits tailored for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including quiet sessions, sensory-friendly environments, and adapted activities.
• Mini Treks and Trails (Tiny Treks and Trails) Interactive storytelling sessions with crafts and sensory play for under-fives, themed around different books each week and held at Wiglet's Cafe on the farm.
• Food & Beverages On-site catering including the Courtyard Kitchen cafe (hot and cold meals, coffee), picnic areas, snack shops, and ice cream. Birthday party catering includes cold picnic boxes with sandwiches, crisps, raisins, and juice.
• Gift Shop On-site retail outlet selling souvenirs, toys, animal feed, and gift items, open during farm visiting hours and recognized as a Best Retail finalist in the 2025 National Farm Attractions Network awards.
• Gift Vouchers Digital and physical gift vouchers available for farm entry tickets and animal experiences, valid for 1 year from purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Surrey's first choice for family farm adventures
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEAF Accredited certification for educational farming practices and sustainable farm management. Part of the Visit My Farm network providing quality-assured farm visits.
• National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN)minorOthersMember of the industry association for farm attractions in the UK. Participates in annual awards program.
• VisitMyFarm.orgminorOthersCEVAS accredited member providing quality-assured farm visits with educational focus.
• The World of Dinosaur Roar!minorOthersLicensed dinosaur trail attraction based on the book by Peter Curtis, published by Macmillan Publishing in partnership with The Natural History Museum. Featured in World Book Day 2022.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GodstoneFarmUK
• Instagraminstagram.com/godstonefarm
• TikToktiktok.com/@godstonefarm
• Xx.com/GodstoneFarmUK

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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