Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Tripadvisor 5 Stars

A Warm Welcome to an
Award Winning Day Out for Every Generation

~ Home of the Rare Breed Heavy Horses - Over 20 Years Family-Run! ~


Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Taya with Lily Rose Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - BH Stars Gold Award Winners 2019
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Dorset Tourism Award Winner
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Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Dorset Tourism Award Winner

Come along and treasure a unique day out visiting one of the very last Heavy Horse centres left in Great Britain. The farm park is recognised as a both a multi award-winning day out and conservation centre home to the Shire, Suffolk Punch, Percheron, Ardennes and Norkia horse.

A day out delivered with passion...

Hosted by a dedicated family, visitors of ALL ages are invited to escape to the enchanting depths of the Dorset countryside and unravel the history of the faithful Heavy Horse which powered man for generations. Whether you are a family group, grandparent or young couple join in a full day of events including presentations, tours, rides and hands-on activities within a rustic farm setting!

We offer a full timetable for both adults and children.

Enjoy a real farm experience at Dorset's family run attraction!

  • Heavy Horse drawn carriage rides
  • Educational talks delivered with passion
  • Heavy Horses harness presentations
  • WWI fields trench display
  • Miniature pony carriage rides
  • Tractor and trailer rides
  • Close encounters in Pets Corner
  • Explore vintage vehicles and exhibits
  • Farm keeper feeding tours
  • Vintage rides and adventure play areas
  • Undercover play barns
  • Smokey Joe's Café and Rosie's Gift Shop

The farm park is currently closed

For any enquiries whilst the park is closed, please contact us.

If you want to know what happens behind the scenes, follow us on Facebook.

You can support us and become a Park Partner, Adopt a Horse or buy Gift Vouchers through our shop.

Our Horses

Meet our rare breed Heavy Horses and learn about their role in history with talks and demonstrations

Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Uno
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Iona
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Lightning
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Abbey Rose
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Adam
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Buddy
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Lilly Rose
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Luke
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Mo
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Orestes
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Poppy

Visiting Us

Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Family Visits

As one of the very last heavy horse parks remaining, visiting us is a unique and rare opportunity to experience what you can't elsewhere.

What's On

Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Tractor Rides

Our park has been designed so the whole family can visit, with something for everyone to enjoy and learn from displays and talks delivered with passion.

Support Us

Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park - Children feeding animals

Support the farm park and become a partner, adopt a Heavy Horse and buy gift vouchers. You can also buy entry tickets online, beating the queues on entry.

TripAdvisor

Rated Excellent for 13 Years Running!

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