Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park
Pennington Hall Lane
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About Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park
Meet farmyard favourites including pigs, sheep, ponies and donkeys at this family-friendly wildlife park, complete with restaurant facilities and picnic-friendly grounds.
What's nearby
- The Barn Restaurant at Jimmy's Farm next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
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
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Not our first visit but it has only been a couple of years and what a lot of amazing work they have done, creating ideal habitats for an amazing array of animals. Polar Bears, Brown Bears, Arctic Foxes to name a few!!! We visited on one of the heatwave days and it was obvious how much they care about all the animals, all of the staff are lovely, friendly & professional to animals & humans alike. Looking forward to slightly cooler days so we can explore some more & have lunch in The Barn again - delicious!!!
· via Google
Had an enjoyable visit to Jimmy’s farm and wildlife park. Good to see polar bears, brown bears, wolves etc. lovely walks through the woods. Reasonable prices for entrance fee, food and drink. Apologise to Jimmy, my husband stopped him to have a photo taken and Jimmy was so nice even though he probably gets this several times every day and it was so hot.
· via Google
My family and I had a lovely day at Jimmy's Farm. We were a group of 6, aged 1-80, sonits fun for everyone. It's very big and more of a zoo than a farm. It's easy to get to with lots of parking. The butterfly was a big hit for all the family with hundreds of butterflies flying around. We all had some land on us. Other times I have been there there hasn't been many so it must depend on the season. There is always building work going on, making the whole place nicer for existing animals and getting ready to welcome new animals. The work never feels like it encroaches on the visitors and never feels unsafe in anyway. The care of the animals of obviously priority. It seems pricey for a farm but when you realize how much is there and how big it is, you don't mind. Especially with it being money going towards animal care. There are lots of rare breeds, which was nice to see. There are plenty of places to eat and drink. Careful consideration is giving to being friendly to the environment across all areas of the farm. There is a really nice big forest area where the kids (big and small) can build forest dens. You can easily spend the whole day here. The kids loved the bouncy pillows (one big and one for smaller kids) and the multiple play areas. There can be quite a lot of walking and I didn't notice any mobility scooter hire so keep that in mind of you or anyone in your group has mobility issues.
· via Google
Went there when it was open for an evening visit. What a lovely experience. Animals obviously well cared for with huge enclosures. You can buy packs of food and get close and feed of lot of them. Really enjoyed myself. Went back a couple of weeks later to their restaurant for lunch. That was also great. I had the Korean ribs and they were to die for. Will DEFINITELY return. Well done to all staff for doing a grand job!!
· via Google
People say this wildlife park offers a wide variety of animals, including polar bears, brown bears, and wolves, all housed in spacious and well-maintained enclosures. Visitors also highlight the delicious food options, particularly the breakfast and restaurant meals, and appreciate the friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Pannington Hall Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AP Get directions
- Category
- Farm Parks
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (5,830 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 2-3 hours
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Wherstead