# The Garden House Marple — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Meet friendly farm animals and enjoy indoor-outdoor play zones at this delightful free attraction featuring a hands-on petting area, picnic spaces and onsite café—perfect for little ones. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/marple/attractions/the-garden-house-marple (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # The Garden House Marple Lakes Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10147946401670329108&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Andrew Hackney](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115332191557400090371) **In short:** The Garden House Marple is an attraction in Marple, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,018 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Garden House Marple Meet friendly farm animals and enjoy indoor-outdoor play zones at this delightful free attraction featuring a hands-on petting area, picnic spaces and onsite café—perfect for little ones. ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free 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** Closed **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Roy Ollerenshaw](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103374804754920031431/reviews) ★★★★★ It's a great place to take your kids. There are climbing frames, natural and man made. There numerous animals, pigs, goats, donkeys, ducks,chickens etc. There is also a nature trail. Cafe on site. Run by a community organisation. A small fee payable as a donation. · via Google [Hannah Hodgson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100022199163806957712/reviews) ★★★★★ Absolute gem of a place. Charity farm supporting young adults in Stockport to believe in themselves and thrive as adults. Wonderful space in nature for families to spend the day. Riverside walks, gardens and brilliant play areas alongside fab animals. Only £3 entry or great value annual passes. Easy free parking or lovely walks locally to get there. Bus and train stops close by. · via Google [Lola Iphone](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112561809524125143149/reviews) ★★★★★ Im reporting to the animal welfare department urgently and continuously until these get added. The animals in the main area need a big shaded hut large enough for all of them and more access to water urgently, it was sad to see. The alpacas had no shelter as they are too large as well as the horses and the goats were at the small spots trying to find shade. Also one of the large pigs had an open wound on its back as well as burn and open cuts from lack of shade again on its face. It’s borderline abusive the way the conditions of some of the animals are here. It needs to be fixed immediately · via Google [Jacqueline Hughes](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109848024396836546729/reviews) ★★★★★ WOW 1st visit to this amazing place. My young grandson LOVED getting up and close to the animals especially the pigs 🐷 Will definitely be a regular. Fantastic value for money. Lovely surroundings. Enjoyed the riverside walk and the smells from the sensory garden. Park is amazing. Lovely cafe, lovely coffee (and menu)! Lovely, friendly staff who really care for the animals. Thank you xxx · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487bb55e047883c3:0x8cd4bf7c77437314!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) People say this farm offers a good selection of animals, including pigs, goats, and alpacas, and features play areas with climbing frames and a mud kitchen. Visitors also highlight the reasonable entry price and the pleasant riverside setting. They also mention the friendly staff and the convenient free parking. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Lakes Road, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7DH [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.3943707%2C-2.0532404) **Category** Farm Parks **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (1,018 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Marple [More attractions in Marple](https://staycation.co.uk/marple/attractions) ★ 4.5 (1,018 reviews) [Visit official website](https://thegardenhousemarple.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0161 427 8712](tel:01614278712) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Marple **Postcode** SK6 7DH **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C5V9WVW+PP [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487bb55e047883c3:0x8cd4bf7c77437314!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487bb55e047883c3:0x8cd4bf7c77437314!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487bb55e047883c3:0x8cd4bf7c77437314!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Marple Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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The Garden House Marple suits all ages. ### Is The Garden House Marple wheelchair accessible? The Garden House Marple has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at The Garden House Marple? Yes: free car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact The Garden House Marple? 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