# Whisby Animal Centre, Lincoln — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Meet friendly animals in a welcoming atmosphere at this Lincoln farm, complete with adventure playground, restaurant and picnic areas perfect for family days out. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/lincoln/attractions/whisby-animal-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Playground # Whisby Animal Centre Whisby Garden Centre, Whisby Road in Whisby [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15001739317939156669&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Whisby Garden Centre](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117598817253835925478) **In short:** Whisby Animal Centre is a playground in Lincoln, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 71 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Whisby Animal Centre Meet friendly animals in a welcoming atmosphere at this Lincoln farm, complete with adventure playground, restaurant and picnic areas perfect for family days out. ## What's nearby - Cotton Traders next door - Maidenhead Aquatics Lincoln 150m away - Whisby Garden Centre 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Z K](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111728259313460540132/reviews) ★★★★★ I took my 14 months old here today. We wanted to visit the place for the first time. When we arrived, the lady at the counter was attending other customers so we waited near the counter. My son chose one sand toy and I wanted to pay to visit the play barn as well. Mind you, at this point I am standing at the counter, in front of the soda machines and trying to hold my overly curious child. After about 5 minutes I noticed that the lady is attending people who actually arrived later than us. I kept trying to get her attention, but she ignored. When the people she was attending got seated, I approached her at the ice cream counter and said I would like to pay, she didnt even let me to finish the sentence, she said she is attending other customers. I mentioned that those customers actually arrived after us and her respnse was "NO". Thats it. No. Not "you might be wrong" or "sorry I did not see you", but no. We put back the toy my son wanted and we left. It is incredible that this day and age it is possible for someone to pick and choose which customer to attend first and carry out her work with an absolute lack of manners. The only thing I can think of is that maybe we are not the right type of customers for this business for god knows what reason. I have never been straight up ignored and then dismissed and lied to by a business that is supposed to be child friendly. Do better. · via Google [Tim Alexander](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103439385842075970024/reviews) ★★★★★ First ever visit for a kids birthday party, was a bit confused where to go and park as the place has a lot going on. Once parked took us a while to find the softplay area as you have to go through the gift shop, through the garden centre and then through the ice cream parlour to get there. Soft play facility was good and staff were helpful. It really needs some love as the equipment is a bit worn / torn / in need of repair. Will go again and check the other parts out too. Good experience overall. · via Google [Calum Shaw](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108874466311097860676/reviews) ★★★★★ Pretty generic soft play with obscenely overpriced low quality food. With the added bonus that they charge adults with children entry knowing full well they're not there to use the facilities whilst not even managing to provide enough seating for the said adults on busy days. Just another massive money grab as is common with such places. · via Google [Sean Gates](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102422192099294252289/reviews) ★★★★★ Visited for a birthday party. The worst soft play area experience I've ever had. Over-crowded & dirty, topped off with cold coffee. There's a reason you pay before you get to the soft play area, it's because you'd walk away otherwise. Not sure what the limit on numbers are for this place, but on this day they were certainly over the limit. Should be shut down. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x48784ff178b669ff:0x3da74d8abf2c61df!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) People say this play barn offers a good soft play facility and a variety of animals and birds for children to enjoy. Visitors also highlight the reasonable entry prices and helpful staff. Some reviews mention the soft play area can be neglected. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Whisby Road, Whisby, Lincoln, LN6 9BY [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.1990372%2C-0.6206444) **Category** Farm Parks **Guest rating** 4.1 / 5 (71 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Destination** Lincoln [More attractions in Lincoln](https://staycation.co.uk/lincoln/attractions) ★ 4.1 (71 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.whisbygardencentre.com/animal-park-and-playbarn.html?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01522 685395](tel:01522685395) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Lincoln **Postcode** LN6 9BY **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C5X59XH+JP [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x48784ff178b669ff:0x3da74d8abf2c61df!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48784ff178b669ff:0x3da74d8abf2c61df!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48784ff178b669ff:0x3da74d8abf2c61df!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Lincoln Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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