Bockets Farm

Last Sunday we took the kids to Bockets Farm, a working family farm (sounds like they raise families, doesn't it?) in Surrey near Leatherhead. In springtime they have lots of baby animals -- or very pregnant animals -- for the children to see. I think I'm glad we were not 'lucky' enough to see any animals born, but Fiona was a bit disappointed.

They also have a variety of indoor and outdoor play areas for children -- so it is fun for the whole family.

Lilian is feeding (trust me, that is her hand) a one day old lamb here. This lamb kept walking up onto it's mother's back. Funny.



Fiona holds William up for a better view of the barn, while Lilian feeds a goat. It's a BIG barn!





Lilian feeds another baby lamb with its mother watching. That mama sheep did not like when Lilian tried to touch the lamb. Angry sheep? Approach with caution!

Bockets has a big indoor slide for the kids. It's fun, rain or shine!





And as you can see the slide is fun for the whole family. Is anyone having more fun that Fiona?




William loves the pedal tractors, especially now that he can pedal fast!







There are big slides outdoors too in the 'Monkey House'.






Lilian slides down the biggest of the outdoor slides!




Bockets has a Giant Pillow too. It's basically like a huge bouncing platform -- limit 25 children at a time. Lilian and William had fun bouncing on it for a long time!










Lilian got some serious air when she jumped on the giant pillow.




Lilian just enjoyed playing outside and being Lilian at Bockets.





Getting ready to watch the Pig Race at Bockets. Yes, real live pig racing. Remember, it is an exhibition, not a competition, please no wagering.



We had a lovely (but tiring!) afternoon at Bockets. The clouds were quite interesting on the farm at times. But it didn't rain on us!