Snettisham Park Reviews Summary

Animal Encounters

Pros:

• "The children got to feed the lambs and we went on the Deer Safari which was so much fun!"
• "Kids loved meeting baby goat Gerald."
• "The animals are so tame, you can get up really close kids learn so much about animal handling."
• "Lots of animals to pet and feed, chickens, pigs, cows, goats, sheep, horses, Guinea Pigs, rabbits and the amazing Red Deer."
• "We were able to feed the goats and sheep as well as pet them."
• "The best part is being able to bottle feed the lambs, they are absolutely adorable."
• "Kids (and adults) enjoyed feeding the goats and lambs."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately the farm was disappointing, there was not much to do... the only animals they had were some goats and some cows, and two horses."
• "Other animals with no space to roam. Rubbish left around the site."
• "All the animals seemed unhappy and had little space."
• "The small animals were kept in tiny enclosures."
• "I hate to think you’ve inspired any of your younger visitors to also get these pets and keep them in similar conditions, cramped, dirty with no enrichment or water."
• "Deer safari is great but unfortunately I cannot overlook the neglect of the rabbits and guinea pigs."
• "The only thing worth doing is the deer safari, but just pay for that, don't bother with the rest!"

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Staff very friendly and knowledgeable."
• "The staff are wonderful and friendly, full of knowledge and happy to answer all your questions."
• "Staff were so lovely and helpful and the cafe was delicious and stocked a good variety of foods and was coeliac friendly too!"
• "The staff were absolutely fantastic, really pleasant welcoming attitude."
• "Really friendly and knowledgeable staff."
• "Staff are always lovely and go above and beyond."
• "The staff at the farm are passionate and super friendly, they care for the animals and know a lot about them."

Cons:

• "Food was cold and staff were rude."
• "The staff definitely did not want the hassel of dealing with the public."
• "The staff were cleaning an awful wound to a sheep in the middle of the lambing barn where the public were and then when the children started looking out of curiosity, they then got shirty, told the children off and moved people on."
• "I went to complain about it to be told what they were doing about them in the prep area. only for some piteful lady (a member of staff) to tell me kurtly, 'well it is a farm you know'."
• "Couldn't give 5 stars due to the mildly sarcastic nature of the staff."
• "Ordered a ploughmans and was horrified (even without covid) to watch every lettuce leaf, tomato etc being placed on the plate with bare hands - no tongs, no gloves!"
• "We travelled a long way to the park purposely to bottle the lambs as advertised. Sat with everyone else waiting to be given a lamb but were completely bypassed because we didn't have a child with us it seems."

Facilities and Amenities

Pros:

• "The play area is plenty big enough to amuse them for hours."
• "Our daughter loved the play park too."
• "Good outside play area, tasty snacks in the cafe with tea & coffee."
• "Car parking is fine and free."
• "There is a play area with a large sandpit and ride on tractors as well as a couple of climbing frames with slides."
• "Wonderful play area which is good for most ages."
• "Nice cafe and clean facilities."

Cons:

• "Disappointing, very small and the public are very much an after thought!"
• "Besides not being well labelled it was too muddy ruined all of our shoes today."
• "recommend checking weather before u go due to lack of indoor things."
• "This place is somewhat rundown. The tractors for children playing are broken some without pedal and unsafe."
• "NOT enough indoors when weather turns for the worst."
• "There is not enough outside seating for the amount of visitors they allow in."
• "No public interaction or explanation of what goes on on a working farm."

Value and Pricing

Pros:

• "A thoroughly enjoyable day out for both children and adults and excellent value."
• "Love this place, got a season ticket so can pop in and out whenever we have an hour spare."
• "Well worth buying a season ticket!!!!"
• "We entered the park on a yearly family pass which works out a lot cheaper if you go more than twice a year."
• "Under 3 years go free, that's good."
• "Spent a lovely afternoon here. Was nice to find somewhere that adjusted its prices due to covid limitations."
• "The food was also great and very cheap."

Cons:

• "Only reason didn't give 5 stars is its rather pricey for what is there especially when adding on pony rides and goat food too."
• "It is a little expensive considering there is an entry fee to what is effectively a small farm."
• "Only reason for 4 stars is that it's a tad expensive."
• "Very dissapointed. Couldn't see the deer unless you paid to have a tractor trailer ride around the premises."
• "Had a milkshake in cafe, very expensive price of £2.35 each for two lukewarm milks with a coconut syrup and chocolate syrup added. Not worth buying."
• "A bit on the expensive side, particularly if you do the deer safari."
• "Entrance fee is expensive at £8 per adult, £5 would be a more acceptable price."

Deer Safari Experience

Pros:

• "Enjoyed the deer safari - be aware safari is via farm tracks so bumpy ride."
• "It was nice to be able to feed the deer as well as see them."
• "But definitely go on the tractor ride to feed the deer it's amazing."
• "The deer safari was superb being excellently narrated by a very knowledgeable young man."
• "Absolutely must do the deer safari. What an experience to hand feed a massive stag like rufus."
• "The deer safari is 5*, you will be able to come within meters of majestic stags and face-to-face with beautiful deer."
• "The deer safari was an amazing experience."

Cons:

• "Didnt try the deer safari, need to pay more for that."
• "The deer safari was very bumpy and the deer come to be fed but it's quite short."
• "Other activities seem quite curtailed otherwise so call or check website before booking."
• "Finally deer safari. Dull, boring, not the passion we met before."
• "Deer tractor safari requires booking, a quick phone call beforehand is recommended."
• "No public interaction or explanation of what goes on on a working farm."
• "The only thing worth doing is the deer safari, but just pay for that, don't bother with the rest!"