May Half Term at Countryside Adventure – 23rd to the 31st of May 2026

Welcome to It May Be Wild, Gloucester’s best half term family event: falconry shows, reptile meet-and-greets, Dinos and Unicorns!

It’s a wild week at Countryside Adventure for May half term… Get up close and personal with the coolest creatures, fairytale favourites, and all your farm park family fun.

It May Be Wild! Runs 23rd to the 31st of May 2026

Opening hours: 10am – 4pm

May half term at Countryside Adventure is set to be a rip-roarer this year, with all your favourite farmyard escapades plus the wildest creatures this side of the Severn.

Birds of prey? Got ‘em. Roaming reptiles and creepy crawlies? They’re back too. Dinosaurs? You betcha! (No Janice, they’re not real.)

Rover the Farmer will be here each day of the half term holidays, while we focus on a changing line-up of fantastic animals for you to meet – including, for the first time… Unicorns!

Tickets are cheapest online – save when you book now!

Opening times and prices for May Half Term at Over Farm’s Countryside Adventure

Visit It May Be Wild!

From 10am – 4pm every day of the May half term, from Saturday 23rd – Sunday 31st May.

Our ticket prices can change with demand, so booking online is always the best value.

From £8.99 per adult when booked before 9th of May.

The biggest savings come when you book 14+ days before your visit during our Earlybird period; these lowest-price tickets often sell out quickly, so it’s worth locking them in early.

A £2 booking fee applies per online transaction.

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Earlybird (14+ days ahead) – best value

Book more than two weeks in advance for our farm park and you’ll unlock our Earlybird prices – the lowest we go!

Online (by 10pm the day before) – still cheaper

Missed the Earlybird window? You’ll still save when you book online before 10pm the day before your visit.

Gate (on the day) – highest price

Just turning up? You’re always welcome; just know that gate prices are higher and kick in from 10pm the day before.

What’s included in tickets for It May Be Wild?

Your entry will ­of course include all the usual Countryside Adventure fun, with tractor trailer rides, the farm animal trail adventure play, mini golf, foot golf, quad train rides, sandpits and bouncy pillows. Here’s what’s included in your ticket:

Every day: Rover the Farmer is here to play!

Every day: Life wildlife shows, on selected dates:

  • Roaming Reptiles 
  • Dino Day 
  • Unicorn Fairytale 
  • Fantastic falconry 

Plus all Countryside Adventure activities included with nothing extra to pay*:

  • Barnyard play area
  • Scrapyard play area
  • Jumping pillows
  • Tractor trailer rides
  • Quad train rides
  • Animal trail
  • Foot golf
  • Mini golf
  • Water duck racing
  • Giant chess and other games
  • *Only extras: face painting, food and barista hot drinks
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Unicorn Fairytale!

Tuesday 26th May - *Selling fast*

Know someone little who LOVES unicorns? Make their dreams come true when they meet a real life fairytale unicorn at Countryside Adventure.

Find out what a unicorn likes to eat, snap unforgettable photos with these very special creatures, and make family memories to last a lifetime.

For unicorns, please make sure you select Tuesday 26th May on the booking calendar (and quickly, tickets for this day are selling very fast!).

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Roaming Reptiles!

Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th plus Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May

Cuddle a cobra and find out how a tortoise takes his tea as we introduce your child to the coolest-blooded creatures around.

Our remarkable reptiles will be here on four separate days during half term. Come and enjoy all those crazy scaly textures, learn something new at our educational talks and pick up a python if you dare!

For reptiles, please make sure you book Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th, Saturday 20th or Sunday 31st May on the booking calendar.

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Dino Day!

Monday 25th May – *Selling fast*

Let’s get jurassical! Join us on Monday 25th of May and have a roaring good time at our very popular Dino Day!

Tickle a Triceratops and pet a puppet dinosaur. Our dino-experts will be on hand throughout the day to introduce you to these fearsome fellows and tell you all about them!

For Dino Day, please make sure you select tickets for the 25th of May on the booking calendar.

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Fantastic Falconry!

Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th May

Watch and learn as our majestic feathery friends take flight before your very eyes.

On a falconry day during half term, you’ll meet all sorts of hawks, falcons, eagles and owls. Come along and soak up their best hunting tactics and favourite foods from our knowledgeable experts!

For falconry, please make sure you select Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th or Friday 29th May on the booking calendar.

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Your farmyard family favourites are always included in event tickets!

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Bouncy pillows

Come and jump to your heart’s delight on the biggest, bounciest pillows you ever did see. Time to touch the sky!

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Quad train

Enjoy a hilariously bumpy ride around the farm. Adults can squeeze into those barrels – you’ve been warned!

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Mini golf

Pick up your putter and head onto our 9-hole mini golf course. Who’s got a hole in one up their sleeve?!

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Foot golf

Grab a ball, give it some welly, and see how many goals you can score with your feet! Surprisingly good fun – and great competition!

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Giant Chess

Pick a side, black or white, and see who can win a chess battle! Or… just spend some time playing make-believe kings and queens.  

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Duck racing

Who can pump their duck down the water track the fastest? Enjoy a little bit of competition… and perhaps get a little wet!

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Animal trail

Our resident critters can’t wait to see you! Meet our ostriches, pigs, donkeys, llamas, ponies, sheep and more…

 
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Play areas

We’ve got three fantastic play areas for sensory  fun and high-energy adventure. Perfect for letting off some steam!

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Tractor rides

Hop aboard our tractor trailer and enjoy the farmer’s view of Over Farm! Rides are running all day.

Food and drink at Countryside Adventure

You’re more than welcome to bring a picnic packed with all your favourites – or head to the Food Hut for a barista-made hot drink, cold drinks, Ice Cream, Loaded Fries and other treats!

We’d be super grateful if you don’t share any of your own food with our animals though. Watch out for those goats in particular! They might bat their eyelashes for your sandwiches, but they’re much better off with our special animal feed. If you would like to feed them, you can always buy a bag at the admissions hut!

What our customers say

Natasha S
Natasha S
We had the best day out during the May half term. The staff were so friendly and helpful and everyone clearly loved their job which completly made the day. The lady who was running between the tractor and quad (think her name was Jess) was enthusiastic, friendly and made sure each kid had fun. The man who was the farmer that day looked like he loved his job. He was in character the entire time, interacted with the kids, at one point he was at the park area horse racing as kids cheered him on. The dinosaur people who were in for Monday Tuesday were AMAZING! They were also in character the whole time. The kids loved the dinosaurs, they interacted with all the guests so well and it was so fun. They were very knowledgeable and were great at building the confidence of the kids while also having the best time.
Francesca B
Francesca B
We had the best day at Over Farm today! We had 6 kids from 18 months - 14 years old and they all had a great time (as did the adults). All the staff were super lovely and helpful, went out of their way to make sure we took full advantage of all the activities on offer, even putting on an extra tractor ride at the end of the day for people who hadnt managed to have a go yet. Really good value for money considering everything is included in the entry price. The reptile show that was put on for half term was also excellent, she really took her time to make sure everyone got to handle the animals and answered everyone's questions. Highly recommend, we will absolutely be visiting again soon!
Hayley P
Hayley P
Had a fab afternoon at over farm. Tractor ride and quad bike trail, reptiles and farm animals. Reasonably priced, helpful and friendly staff. Kids loved every minute of our visit even my teenager smiled once or twice 😆
Samantha
Samantha
Fab time at the dino day. Loads to do for kids, really relaxed and easy with young ones. Staff were lovely too. Quad train, bounce pillow and golf were all included which my kids loved. The park was a good one too.

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While you're here

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Visit our award-winning shop!

Head to Over Farm Market to browse our deli, butchery and café, full of fresh, local ingredients.

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Planning a private event and need a special venue? Visit our beautiful 19th century barn while you’re here.

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