Cefn Mably Farm Park Reviews Summary

Category: Animal park

Address: Began Rd, Cardiff, CF3 6XL, United Kingdom

Phone: +441633680312

Rating: 4.5
based on 355 reviews.

Animal Interaction

Pros:

  • "The animals, mainly sheep, goats and donkeys are so gentle the kids can feed them pellets."
  • "Lovely animals to pet and you can buy feed from one of the nice employees."
  • "Kids really enjoyed meeting them all and feeding them."
  • "The animals are well cared for and we got the chance to buy food to feed them."
  • "He loved feeding and petting the animals."
  • "The animals were all lovely & friendly and looked happy & healthy."
  • "The animals are super friendly so you can feed them without worry."

Cons:

  • "The only downside is that, as you first enter the animal area of the farm park you are met with multiple paid for ride-on machines."
  • "Also no meet the animals type talks."
  • "There just isn't many animals so only takes around 15 mins to walk around and feed each enclosure."
  • "Although I feel its lost its uniqueness and had become more commercialised and not as many animals to see."
  • "The petting zoo isn't a petting zoo anymore we were given 1 guinea pig in a box for 3 children to look at."
  • "Great place for children, however, their animals got fleas."
  • "Watch out for hungry pigs and goats wanting to grab your food bag."

Facilities & Cleanliness

Pros:

  • "Hygiene stations everywhere after petting and a well equipped outdoor play area."
  • "Efficient booking in system, social distancing all adhered to and very clean and litter free zones."
  • "The wide flat paths made it easy for the buggy."
  • "The undercover play area is fabulous for children of all ages,even some adults."
  • "The toilets are clean, with great changing facilities, and the food is lovely."
  • "Spotless loos and well cleaned eating areas."
  • "Site is clean and tidy, with well kept facilities."

Cons:

  • "Also, the ongoing work is understandable but perhaps the foreman could speak to their team about the language of their workforce.. Swearing openly around young children wasn’t ideal…"
  • "A little disappointing, it appears there's less to see apart from the train ride around the park and the crazy golf."
  • "Toilets also not clean!"
  • "Limited facilities. Just 4 toilets for a very crowded park."
  • "Lost a star as it does need more toilets, as there are only 4 for the whole place as far as I could see."
  • "A lot of the toy tractors were broken and very little to play with in sandpit area."
  • "They have a train but it wasn’t working when we visited. Shame because my nephew loves trains."

Staff & Service

Pros:

  • "Very warm welcome when you arrive. dining area constantly kept clean and tidy and food is lovely."
  • "Really enjoyable day out for dad and daughter (aged 2 and a bit) really welcoming, friendly staff and lots to keep the little one occupied."
  • "The staff are super friendly as well."
  • "Staff were really friendly and helpful and the parking situation was a breeze."
  • "Staff are friendly, helpful and informative, and patient with all ages and abilities."
  • "The staff were helpful, happy and worked hard."
  • "Staff were so kind and lovely."

Cons:

  • "When you do try to talk to them it's very stern and one worded."
  • "90% of the staff look miserable and don't interact."
  • "One of the staff members on reception/food ordering was rather rude and not at all friendly!"
  • "The biggest let down was the staff in the cafe. Rude, unhelpful and made me feel very unwelcome."
  • "The staff on the tills don’t know what’s going on and forget to hand tickets out."
  • "Shame that some people ruin it for others. Woman and her unruly child in the petting Guinea pig area."
  • "There's wasn't a whole load of staff there."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "The meals are plain and very reasonably priced and good value for money."
  • "Price is very good for what is offered."
  • "Not cheap, but good value in the end."
  • "Good value for money."
  • "The park itself is very good value and great for the kids."
  • "Food and drinks are reasonably priced, good VFM and good quality."
  • "Very reasonable entrance fee."

Cons:

  • "£4.50 for a potion of chips (when they're just frozen fries) was a massive mark up."
  • "Knocked a star off because the food menu is pretty poor and they could do with investing in proper coffee/beverage facilities."
  • "The price for the train not particularly justifiable, you have to pay £3 per person."
  • "It is expensive considering you will pay for the train and Mini golf tickets on top of your entry ticket."
  • "It was pricey for what we got."
  • "A very expensive hour at the farm won't be returning again."
  • "A bit expensive, the whole day almost £70 for entry, animal food, train and food plus café."

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