After reading steeps review yesterday morning and needing to do the weekly shop we decided to head…read moreover to Bryngwenyn Farm and shop there. Bryngwenyn Farm is just as steeps writes and in a beautiful spot, I would definitely recommend its' location for a peaceful getaway with its' holiday cottages and b and b with the great advantage of the fabulous mainly organic farmshop with wonderful proper organic and freerange eggs(delicious for breakfast today). As well as doing a good shop there, we bought the aforementioned sausages, pork etc some wonderful organic vegetables, we had delicious home made cake and tea so definitely a step up from the usual supermarket venture.

Bryngwenyn Farm is many things in one. The part we go for is the Farm Shop. We were pointed here by…read moreout neighbours and decided to visit one Sunday afternoon. It is a bit off the beaten track so we had never seen it before, but we were pleasantly surprised. The shop itself is tiny, but still seems to hold plenty of goodies. There is a freezer full of meat (including the best sausages we have ever tasted), a fridge packed with cheese, yoghurt, milk and more, another freezer with bread, icecream and frozen fruits, a fruit and vegetable section and then shelves full of everything you can think of. They even stock Ecover products so if you are looking to avoid the supermarket, this is the place to go. Their home-milled flour is well worth a try and makes delicious bread. The shop is also a cafe and is laid out with a few tables. If you are looking for something different, they sell Alpaca wool gloves and hats! The rest of the farm includes holiday cottages and animals to see as well as the flour mill. I am tempted to sign up for one of the bread making courses. It is in an idyllic spot too with gorgeous views and a posse of sheep to greet you as you make your way down the track!

This registered charity is based at the Fforest Uchaf Horse and Pony Rehabilitation Centre on the…read moremountainside above Treforest, very near the University of Glamorgan campus (separated from it by just a thin strip of woodlands). The Centre is home to a whole array of ponies, many of them rescued from a life of neglect or mistreatment. Visitors are taken on a guided walk through meadows with far-reaching views over the Taff Valley - and on a clear day over to the Brecon Beacons. Along the way, you meet various ponies and hear their stories, and perhaps spot some of the other resident wildlife, and visit the ponds and woodland. The centre also houses some of the last few surviving Welsh pit ponies, and provides information about their role in mining, and the relationship between the Rhondda valley and coal mining. It's only open fully over the summer (in 2010 it was open from 1 May until 30 September), but you can usually visit by appointment at other times of the year if you get in touch.

From the owner: The last few Welsh Pit Ponies are retired here together with many other needy Horses & Ponies.read more

What a fantastic day out. This place offers a lot for family's…read more Great value for £8 per adult and £5 for children over two, under twos are free ! The grounds are fantastic lots of open space for the children to wonder and explore and also paths that follow through the trees and gardens. There's a big adventure playground full of lots to explore, zip wire, slide climbing frame etc. There were also blow up slides and a paddling pool. There was a separate area with Wendy houses, trampolines and a climbing frame for the smaller children which was in a really nice relaxing area. You can get up close with pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens in Pet's Corner. There is 66 acres of beautiful gardens and woodland walks, the views across the River Severn and Wales and spectacular ! There's also a cafe and shop. The cafe is really nice I had a caramel latte with a cheese and chutney sandwich came to £5.50 wich Is good value. Plenty of parking available. Overall a fantastic day out which was really enjoyed by all.

Old Down Country Park is not your typical stately home. It is a farm/zoo/park/house. Great for the…read morewhole family too. They have large lawn areas for picnics, a café for those who didn't pre-prepare food, and lots and ltos of animals. Expect to find your typical farm animals. Goats? Check. Pigs? Check. Sheep? Check. Ponies? Check. Wallabies????check!!! Entry is only a fiver and you can spend the whole day there (weather permitting) walking along the Victorian walls and cooing at all the cute animals.

This is a lovely rural farm park set in 10 acres of countryside surrounding an old 17th century…read morefarmhouse (now a B&B, if you're looking for somewhere to stay!), originally a corn mill, sitting next to the old mill pond. It's only about a 5 minute drive from the lovely market town of Cowbridge, and have a large variety of miniature, rare and unusual farm animals. There are lots of small furries such as guinea pigs, rabbits, and red squirrels, plus birds such as chickens and geese, and larger animals such as alpacas, rare breed sheep, pigs, miniature cattle, goats, and even wallabies! They also offer pony rides, a play and picnic area, and country walks - so there's plenty to do on a fine day. For a farm park closer to Cardiff, however, try the wonderful Cefn Mably Farm Park, which is between Cardiff and Newport.

Warren Mill Farm is a great day out for the family. While not as extensive and exotic as a zoo but…read moremuch more than just a standard farm, Warren Mill offers a great variety of animals for your viewing pleasure. From chickens, goats and cows to prairie dogs, exotic birds and llamas, this farm has a great selection of usual and unusual animals. What makes this farm so much better is the option of feeding the animals. You can purchase animal food on the way for something like 30p and you can feed whichever animal takes your fancy. Although, if you drop any seed near the chickens they will follow you around like you're the Pied Piper. Situated in the Vale of Glamorgan, Warren Mill Farm is found in a peaceful, countryside setting. As well as the actual farm itself, they also offer fishing facilities for as little as £5 a day for adults and £3 for children. The four and a half acre lake contains a variety of fish, such as Carp, Tench, Bream, Roach, Rudd and Perch. If you like wildlife this is a great place to come for a day out, but if you can't fit all the activities into one day, why not make the most of the bed and breakfast service and stay at the 17th Century farm house, with double room rates from £65. There is also the option of staying at the self-catered cottages, which have unusually been converted from old cow sheds (which are actually a lot nicer than I've made them sound). A great day out for the family or a good spot to do some quality fishing.

This place is a working farm thats built an adventure playground and petting pens allowing people…read moreto go in and see the animals close up. Everything you would expect from a farm plus a few extra's. The staff are very helpful and always willing to give information on there animals and live stock. There is also a really good cafe serving locally produced products and a small gift shop

This is a brilliant place where adults and children can get a hands on feel of life on a farm. With…read moreregular peeting of the animals and lots of talks. The pig racing was a muct with my pig winning on the day. Every farm animal you can think of and more. For a small price you can grab a great meal or take a ride on a pony. The staff were amazing and even contacted us later to give us an update on a sick animal. There are also well price accomodation blocks for parties

Like Bison? Strange but true - the Bison Centre near Warminster has fields with live bison in. Yep…read more- the big hairy things you'd normally see roaming the plains of the Wild West. You can also see Elk, Raccoons and Prairie Dogs, if that's what floats your boat! It's actually a very pleasant day out. There's over 30 acres of land, and you follow a completely natural trail, walking around the various fields (it's a good hour or so if you stroll slowly). Not reccomended for the elserly or anyone with mobility problems though. We went on a nice sunny day, although there had been rain and consequently boots or old sturdy shoes would have been a better bet than my sandals!! It's only open in season - April to September, but well worth a ramble on a very different day out. They also have various Theme Days with re-enactments from the American Civil War Society and traditional Native American gatherings. There's a small farm shop where you can buy frozen bison steaks - guaranteed to liven up any BBQ!

During the summer holidays, Gelynis Farm is open from 11am - 5pm for family and children's events…read more This is a great place to come on a summer's sunny afternoon, as there's enough to entertain children and adults alike. Pick your own fruit, including strawberries and raspberries, depending on the time of year, is always popular. There are also special events running during Easter and Halloween, generally involving lots of children running around trying to find things on the farm. Great fun! The farm also makes and sells honey, preserves and wine, which set a high standard in local produce. This is also a bed & breakfast, which I imagine would be very comfortable at any time of the year, given the warm hospitality of the staff and the cosy decor of the farmhouse.

Be very careful if you go in here. It is truly impossible to leave without buying something. If you…read morethink you have delicious cheese resistance, the power to forgo gorgeous veg, fragrant bakery products prohibition, think again. Or don't go in. There are also some ready-made foods, frozen things, drinks and other things I can't remember because I was so busy smelling the bread. It specialises in Welsh products but has things from around the UK. Sometimes a bit pricey but a really good place if you want just that gift to take to a dinner party or to visit your mother-in-law. Part of the whole Pugh's garden village complex so there's somewhere to park and other shops to visit whilst you are there.

My husband and I love this shop! I just never know where to start, everything is so good…read more.. especially the pies! We have to travel a bit to get there but it's always worth it. Staff very helpful too. Some things a bit pricey, but you can't have everything. Well worth a visit.

Best full English breakfast! Perfect cyclists cafe after the challenge of either Brewery Hill or…read moreMill Lane. Lovely atmosphere, great service and superb simple locally sourced food. Don't miss a stop for comestibles in the on site deli and butchers.

There aren't many food shops open in and around Bristol at gone 5pm on a Sunday - but this local…read morefarm shop is alive and kicking and they've got plenty of their own fresh produce on sale. Everything you need for a Sunday roast in fact. I spent £10 and got a huge piece of pork, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, chillis and 6 free range eggs and a pint of milk from their cows. Not bad! Only really accessible from Bristol by car, when you arrive you're greeted by a friendly old sheep dog and several honking geese, evidence that yes, this is a fully working and very traditional farm. The buildings are rustic stone, there's mud in the yard and horses and cows in the fields. Lovely - and you won't see that at your local supermarket. The cheese counter is especially well stocked and there are plenty of homemade chutneys and pickles to go with it. Tempting treats include cakes and organic crisps and chocs. The staff are more than happy to help you find what you want, even late on a Sunday. A genuinely lovely place to buy your groceries.

Sorry but I miss the old farm shop, loved their home made ready meals and soups. So glad at least…read morethey still sell the gorgeous cakes, rather than just mass produce ones.

We were in the area on our holiday in England and was visiting nearby Farleigh Hungerford Castle…read more This place was a gem to find! We got to order some coffee- an americano and an oat milk latte that was probably the best we have had in all of England yet. We also ordered the veggie burger (not recommended but the fries were good) and the best jacket potato we have had ever! The staff were friendly, although we did have to hunt them down a few times. The shop itself had many cute items for purchase and lots of delicious looking goods. The atmosphere is very quaint and it's a wonderful place for a brunch. There were a few families with young children but most of the crowd were older. Parking is easy, and they also have free WiFi. I would definitely recommend coming here if you have the opportunity.