Barleylands Farm Park & The Village, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Please follow this link for all contact numbers and email addresses.
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Find Us
By car
From M25 / A127
Exit at J29 onto A127 Southend bound. Exit at A176 junction for Basildon/Billericay. From here you can follow the brown signs. At the roundabout take the third exit on to South Wash Road. At the second mini roundabout turn left on to Barleylands Road. Barleylands car park is situated one mile down on the right hand side. We have a large, free all-weather car park for cars and coaches with designated disabled spaces.
From A12
Exit at J16 onto B1007 towards Billericay. From here you can follow the brown signs. Drive through Billericay High Street and continue over the roundabout on to Laindon Road. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit on to Noak Hill Road and then take the 1st left on to Church Street. At the end of the road turn right on to Southend Road and then turn right again in to Barleylands Road. Barleylands car park is situated 1/2 mile down on the left hand side. We have a large, free all-weather car park for cars and coaches with designated disabled spaces.
By train
The nearest Train Stations are Billericay and Basildon, which are equal distances from Barleylands. From both stations you can take the number 100 bus which stops outside Barleylands.
By bus
Barleylands is served by bus 300 linking Barleylands with Chelmsford, Billericay, Basildon, Grays and Thurrock. Find out more at www.firstgroup.com
Locate us via What3Words
Entrance to main car park: party.successes.honey
Farm Park Kiosk: verbs.dress.rocky
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Opening Times
Farm Park
March to October 10am-5pm
November to February 10am-4pm
The Farm Park will be closing at 4pm from Saturday 26th October.
The Village
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm (Winter), 10am to 5pm (Summer). Sunday, 10am-4pm
Please contact the individual studios for Christmas & New Year opening times.
Tiptree Tea Room and Tiptree Pantry
Open every day 9.30am – 4pm (Winter), 9am-5pm (Summer).
Magic Mushroom
Open Wednesday – Saturday 12pm – 11pm and Sunday 12pm – 5pm
Camping
Open all year round. Please see our dedicated camping page for more information.
Farm Shop
Open every day (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day).
Monday-Sunday 6am-5.30pm
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Free Parking
We have a large, free, level car park with dedicated disabled parking bays close to the entrance of the craft village which leads on to the entrance of the Farm Park. We also have dedicated coach parking.
The distance from the disabled bays to the entrance of the craft village is 20m
The distance from the disabled bays to the entrance of the farm park is 110m.
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Camping
Please see our dedicated camping page for more information.
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Accessibility
At Barleylands, we like our guests to enjoy the very best experience we can offer and want to make it accessible for all.
We work hard to try and create a relaxing and stress-free environment for parents and children to visit.
We have put together a handy accessibility guide that you can download here.
Farm Park
The Farm Park is on one level with benches positioned throughout and the majority of paths are concrete or tarmac making 85% of the Farm Park easily accessible. We recommend wearing footwear that is appropriate for the weather conditions on the day. Click here to see our accessibility guide.
All areas are on ground level apart from Nocturnal and Exotics House which has two levels. There is a wheelchair/pushchair accessible lift to gain entry to the upper floor.
Non motorised wheelchairs are available for your use from the Farm Park. Please phone in advance to book or speak to staff at the Farm Park entrance.
Throughout the year we welcome various disabled groups to our Farm Park and Village. If you would like to enquire about group visits please click here.
Guide/assistance dogs are welcome at Barleylands but Emotional Support Dogs are not permitted. We ask that you clean up after the dog and please be aware that their presence will still evoke a fear response in some of our animals so to please be mindful on your visit.
Within the Farm Park we two disabled toilets please see our accessibility map for their location. We also have a Changing Places facility within the Farm Park and are working on another within our Craft Village to be installed in 2024.
Our Tractor and Trailer ride has an accessibility ramp that a Wheelchair can be put on and lifted up. Please note, only two wheelchairs per ride are permitted due to the fire risk. The other tractor is accessible to those who can climb two steps with assistance.
Automatic doors are in use around the farm, including reception. The reception area is open plan to aid lip reading and visitors with visual impairments.
Both the Farm Park map and activity sheet are available in large print when requested in advance.
If you would like to check our daily activities before your visit please click here.
Carers are welcomed into the Farm Park for a reduced cost, this must be purchased from our kiosk using an ID card such as a DID card.
If you have any further questions about a visit to the Farm Park please phone 01268 290229 and one of our friendly team will be able to assist.
The Village
The wonderful studios in our Village are set out over two levels with lift access either side of the Village, making all shops wheelchair/pushchair accessible.
Wide corridors and doorways throughout make for an enjoyable shopping experience. There are four disabled toilets situated within the Village, including one within the Tiptree Tea Rooms.
The Tea Rooms cater for a wide variety of dietary requirements. Please speak to the catering staff for further details.
If you would like further information on a visit to the Village please contact us on 01268 290229.
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Contact Us
Please follow the link for all contact numbers and email addresses.
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Farm Park FAQs
Farm Park FAQs
How much does it cost to visit the Farm Park? Please click here to book tickets to visit the Farm Park and for all pricing information. When is the Farm Park open? We are open at the following times (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day).
March to October: 10am-5pm
November to February: 10am-4pm
The Farm Park closes early on exceptional dates, please keep an eye on our website and social media for details.I have not received my booking confirmation email, what do I do? Our booking confirmation emails should be sent through within 10 minutes of you booking. If you have not received an email within this time, please firstly check the spam/junk folder of your emails. If you still cannot find your booking email, please email [email protected] and we can investigate. If you are visiting today and you have payment confirmation, we can look into this for you at the kiosk. I am going to be slightly early or late for my pre-booked arrival time, will I still be allowed in? Don’t worry these things happen! You will still be allowed to access the Farm Park but please be prepared to wait a few minutes longer at the kiosk while we admit any groups that have already booked in to the timeslot that you have arrived at. I am a carer, what ID do I need and will I be charged an entry fee? Entry to Barleylands Farm Park will be provided at a reduced cost for carers who are accompanying visitors whose disability necessitates their support. You will be asked for carer ID or a supporting letter at the kiosk. I would like to bring an extra person with me but I haven’t pre-booked, what do I do? As long as your group will contain six or less people in total and the addition meets current COVID-19 guidelines, you can purchase one or two additional tickets at the till upon arrival. What’s on at the Farm Park today? View our daily timetable by clicking here. What animals do you have at the Farm Park? We have a selection of farm animals, poultry, small animals, Birds of Prey, nocturnal creatures and exotics at Barleylands. Click here for more information. How do I buy a Barleylands Annual Pass? To purchase your pass online and for more information on our Annual Passes, please click here. Do you have any upcoming events? All our upcoming events are listed on our calendar, click here to view. You can also sign up to our email newsletter to be the first to hear about our events. Are dogs allowed on to the Farm Park? No, only guide dogs are permitted on to the Farm Park. How do I book a birthday party at Barleylands? Please click here for more information about our parties or email [email protected] to book. Do you accept the East Anglia Pass? Yes, one free child may visit with a full paying adult, per pass. Do you accept Blue Peter badges? Yes, each child with their own Blue Peter badge may enter free of charge. How do I work for you and do you accept volunteers? We are not currently taking on any volunteers. The Farm Park doesn’t offer work placements but Imperial Birds of Prey can be contacted at [email protected] Please contact them directly to see if they have availability for you. How do I book to stay at your campsite? For more information on our campsite, our Camping FAQs and to book online, please click here.
Book Tickets
BOOK NOWFARM PARK
Tel: 01268 290229
Email: [email protected]
We are open at the following times (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day).
March to October: 10am-5pm
November to February: 10am-4pm
The Farm Park closes early on exceptional dates, please keep an eye on our website and social media for details.
On the 26th, 27th, 30th & 31st October we will close at 4pm for our Spooky Nights. On the 1st, 2nd & 3rd November we will close at 3.30pm for our firework events.
THE VILLAGE
Open Tuesday to Sunday
10am to 5pm (Mar - Oct)
10am to 4pm (Nov - Feb)
Please contact the individual studios for further information.
FUNCTION ROOMS & SHOWGROUND HIRE
Email: [email protected]
Go to Venue Hire and complete an online Enquiry Form.
RENTING A CRAFT STUDIO
Tel: 01268 290218
Email: [email protected]
OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL RENTALS
Tel: 01268 290218
Email: [email protected]
Enquiry about containers, offices, warehouses, units and workshops.
MAGIC MUSHROOM
Tel: 01268 289963
Email: [email protected]
Open Wednesday - Saturday 12pm - 11pm and Sunday 12pm - 5pm
FARM SHOP
Tel: 01268 288886
Email: [email protected]
Open every day (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day)
Mon-Sun 6am-5.30pm