Book Byres Farm tickets for one of the best family things to do in Inverness
Welcome to Byres Farm! Nestled on the banks of the River Spey in Inverness, the family-fun farm invites visitors to witness a real working farm, providing opportunities to connect with the land, learn about food production and immerse yourself into the beauty of Scottish agriculture!
Enjoy Byres Farm dog-friendly Christmas event in Inverness
Don't leave your dog out of your Christmas plans this year - celebrate Christmas in Inverness and bring your furry friend along for a range of festive fun!
- Date: 21st December 2024
- Suitable for: All ages! Please note: All children and dogs must have an accompanying adult.
- Tickets include: 20 minute Meet & Greet with Santa, Free gift for children, Day Entry to the Farm, Bag of Animal Feed, Craft Packs, Sensory Tables, Photo Opportunities, Indoor & Outdoor Play, Festive Challenges, Pedal Tractor Experience, Access to Picnic Areas, Coffee Shop and Gift Shop
- Please note: Dogs must be kept on leads throughout the experience and owners must clean up after their dogs. Dogs are not permitted near animal paddocks or the coffee shop.
Celebrate Christmas in Scotland with Santa Paws
Bring your furry friend along for festive fun at Byres Farm this Christmas! Specifically for dogs, you're invited to bring your pooch and loved ones along to one of the best Christmas events in Inverness:
- Meet Santa & Free Gift: Spend Christmas with the man himself as you meet Santa in his Grotto - all children and dogs receive a free present!
- Festive Tractor & Trailer Rides: Climb aboard a variety of vehicles and embark upon your magical journey around the festive farm to Santa's Grotto
- Animal Activities: Get up-close to a range of animals in their paddocks and receive a free bag of animal feed for each child. Please note: Dogs are not allowed near the animal paddocks.
- Christmas Crafts: Visit the Cozy Cartshed for festive fun and create some unforgettable seasonal souvenirs
- Christmas Wish: Squeeze your eyes tight and wish for your perfect present before sealing the deal by hanging it on the Magic Christmas Tree
- Christmas Challenges: Challenge your loved ones to a game of Christmas Bowling before helping out in the Elf Kitchen!
- Self-Guided Winter Walks: Take a seasonal stroll around the festive fields; wellies are recommended!
- Play and Thrive: With pedal tractors, natural play areas, football skills, archery and a straw bale climbing frame, you won't be stuck for energy-burning activities
- Coffee Shop Delights: Sit and sip at Byres Farm self-serving coffee shop as you treat yourself to a range of hot drinks, sweet treats and local products
- All Day Tickets: Book a day ticket and spend as long or as little as you'd like onsite between 10am to 4pm and enjoy nature, play and culinary delights on the family-run farm!
"Lots of thought and planning has gone into making Byres Farm a safe, fun, and educational place to visit with an area featuring animals which can be fed. Byres Farm embraces the seasons, and their fun activities reflect the tasks which take place across the site." - Facebook Review
Book Byres Farm tickets for one of the best Christmas events in Inverness!
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Address: Byres Farm, Fochabers, Moray, IV32 7PH
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- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Parking
Byres Farm is primarily wheelchair-accessible, but please bare in mind that the ground can get quite muddy during the rainy seasons.
However, the team have tried their best to have solid surfaces around the venue.
Byres Farm is suitable for all ages! With activities for children and experiences for adults, it's a great day out in Inverness for anyone between the ages of 1 - 100.
Dogs are more than welcome to join the circular walks, but must be kept on a lead and cleaned up after.
Dogs are not allowed within the play areas or animal paddocks.
There is a self-service coffee shop onsite which provides drinks and light bites/snacks, but not meals.
However, you are invited and encouraged to bring your own picnic for lunch!
Animals at Byres Farm have feeding tubes in order to keep visitors safe. These animals are unable to be fed by visitors.
However, you are allowed to hand feed the goats and sheep, but the team would like to ensure that you wash your hands thoroughly after contact with them. There are multiple hand wash stations located onsite.