Oak Farm Animal Park

Oak Farm Animal Park sits just outside Wingrave in Buckinghamshire, and it's the sort of place that works best if you've got young kids in tow and a bit of time to kill. You'll find a collection of farm animals and creatures in fields and enclosures - nothing exotic, but genuinely useful if you're camping locally at Hill Farm or Chiltern Yurts and need a half-day activity that won't break the bank.

The park lets children get hands-on with the animals, which is the real draw here. Feeding time is usually when it's worth visiting if you can time it right. Most families spend two to three hours pottering about, which feels about right before restlessness sets in. It's not a sprawling zoo operation - more a working farm that's opened up to visitors - so manage expectations accordingly.

Best suited to under-tens who still get excited about petting goats and watching chickens. Older kids and adults without young children will likely find it a bit thin on entertainment. The surrounding Buckinghamshire countryside is lovely for walks afterwards if you're staying at Wingbury Farm Glamping or Orchard View Farm nearby.

Do ring ahead to check current opening hours and admission prices, as these details seem thin on the ground online. Worth the short drive from Wingrave if you're in the area with small children, but don't go out of your way specifically for it.