# Boydells Dairy Farm, Braintree — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This hands-on working farm near Braintree lets children try cow milking, feed the chickens and enjoy donkey cart rides in a welcoming rural setting with picnic areas. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/braintree/attractions/boydells-dairy-farm (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Ranch # Boydells Dairy Farm Wethersfield [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18414786559589003457&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [David](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115931722129085937241) **In short:** Boydells Dairy Farm is a ranch in Braintree, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,064 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Boydells Dairy Farm This hands-on working farm near Braintree lets children try cow milking, feed the chickens and enjoy donkey cart rides in a welcoming rural setting with picnic areas. ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet ### Payment - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** Closed **Thursday** Closed **Friday** Closed **Saturday** Closed **Sunday** Closed Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [JW](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103092927228595396481/reviews) ★★★★★ Boydells Farm is a fantastic farm experience and one that really stands out for its focus on educating visitors about the farm, the animals and where everything comes from. We've visited several times now, and every visit has been a great experience. The staff are fantastic and clearly passionate about what they do. They give really informative talks throughout the visit and are always keen to get everyone involved, particularly the children. It's not just about seeing the animals; there's a real emphasis on learning about them and understanding more about life on the farm, which makes the experience much more interesting and engaging. The staff are also very friendly and approachable, and the talks are delivered in a way that keeps the kids interested and involved rather than simply talking at them. It's a great place to spend a couple of hours, and the combination of seeing the animals, learning about the farm and getting involved in the activities makes it a really enjoyable experience for both children and adults. We've really enjoyed our visits and would definitely recommend it. · via Google [Elli Fulford](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117972530354585379718/reviews) ★★★★★ We had such a lovely time at Boydells Dairy Farm. It is very well organised. All the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. You get to hand feed the animals and we also enjoyed a tractor ride. A really family friendly and reasonable day out. I would definitely recommend to others. · via Google [Kate Missen](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106695350783206524883/reviews) ★★★★★ Great little farm. We've been going for years and we still love it. Very hands on with goats, cows, guinea pigs, rabbits, ponies, donkeys, lambs, alpacas and loads more. You can feed them all with the cups of food you can buy. Toilets on site and a little picnic area. Very popular but quietens down after the rush at 10am and 2pm. · via Google [Steven Benford](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114571085984197053420/reviews) ★★★★★ Such a amazing place to take your kids or anyone who loves animals. Very interactive, you can hold, feed stroke the animals. You can also feed lambs milk and milk cows at certain times. Wide range of farmyard and petty zoo animals. Somewhere I will be revisiting with the kids soon. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d8f6b5f3f6d029:0xff8e76cf6af0b0c1!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Braintree Road, Braintree, CM7 4AQ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.9408810%2C0.5037623) **Category** Farm Parks **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (1,064 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** No **Destination** Braintree [More attractions in Braintree](https://staycation.co.uk/braintree/attractions) ★ 4.8 (1,064 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.boydellsdairy.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01371 850481](tel:01371850481) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Braintree **Postcode** CM7 4AQ **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9F32WGR3+9G [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d8f6b5f3f6d029:0xff8e76cf6af0b0c1!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d8f6b5f3f6d029:0xff8e76cf6af0b0c1!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d8f6b5f3f6d029:0xff8e76cf6af0b0c1!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Braintree Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Boydells Dairy Farm has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Boydells Dairy Farm? Yes: free car park, paid car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Boydells Dairy Farm? 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