Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park

Name: Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park
Address: Gwbert, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1PR, GB

Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park sits on a headland in Gwbert, just 200 metres from Cardigan Island nature reserve, with sweeping views over the Teifi Estuary and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. On this family-run working farm you can meet sheep, pigs, cows, goats, chickens, ponies, donkeys, guinea pigs, rabbits, llamas and alpacas, feeding some of them with food bought from the entrance desk.

The clifftop location is also brilliant for wildlife spotting, with Atlantic grey seals often hauled out on the rocks below (look out for seal pups in September and October), plus regular sightings of Europe’s largest resident population of bottlenose dolphins. Children can burn off energy on the timber adventure trail, swings and sandpit outdoors, or build with giant blocks in the indoor construction zone. There’s a café serving breakfast, light lunches and cakes with estuary views, a gift shop stocking Welsh crafts and toys, and camping facilities if you fancy staying longer to explore the coastline.

About Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park

Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park has been run by the same family since 1993, part of Clyn-yr-Ynys farm, which they’ve worked since 1884, overlooking Cardigan Island and the Heritage Coast. It’s in the hamlet of Gwbert, about 3 miles (10 minutes) from Cardigan, best reached by following the brown tourist signs from town rather than relying on satnav alone, since the postcode is centred on Gwbert Golf Club and can take you to the wrong spot.

The grass walkways around the Farm Park are wide enough for wheelchairs, though as a rural site some paths have long slopes and can be a bit lumpy and bumpy. Most electric wheelchair users manage fine, while those pushing a manual chair can sometimes find it harder going, and there are plenty of benches along the route to rest.

Dogs are welcome under control on a short lead throughout the Farm Park, including the outdoor café patio where water bowls are provided, though they’re not permitted in the indoor café or around play equipment. Make sure you clear up after your dog and don’t leave them in the car. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, and it’s worth following the interpretive signs dotted around the park to learn more about the animals, wildlife and plant life as you go.

Prices

No pre-booking is needed. Adults pay £5.90, children aged 2 to 13 pay £4.90, and under 2s go free. Senior citizens pay £5.50, while adult and child concessions or carers pay £5.00 and £4.50 respectively. A bag of animal food to feed the animals costs 90p extra. All children must be accompanied and supervised throughout the visit.

FAQs

Are dogs allowed? ▼

Yes, dogs are welcome on a short lead throughout the Farm Park and on the outdoor café patio, though they're not permitted in the indoor café or around play equipment. Assistance dogs are welcome everywhere.

Is the Farm Park wheelchair accessible? ▼

The visitor centre and outdoor café area are flat and accessible, with wide doorways, ramps and disabled toilets. The grass walkways around the farm are wide enough for wheelchairs, though some paths have slopes and uneven ground, so manual wheelchair users may find parts of the walk trickier than electric wheelchair users.

Can we see seals and dolphins? ▼

Yes, Atlantic grey seals can often be seen on the rocks or in the water below the cliffs most days, with seal pups typically spotted in September and October. Bottlenose dolphins are also regularly seen from the cliffs, especially on calm, sunny days.

Do we need to pay to use the café or gift shop only? ▼

No, adults can use the café without paying the Farm Park entrance fee, though children are charged so they can also use the play areas. Just let staff know at the entrance if you only plan to visit the café or shop.

How do we find the Farm Park? ▼

It's in Gwbert, about 3 miles (10 minutes) from Cardigan. Follow the brown tourist signs from Cardigan rather than relying solely on satnav, as the postcode is centred on Gwbert Golf Club and can direct you to the wrong spot.

If Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park sounds like your kind of place, we’ve plenty more suggestions to add to your family days bucket list, take a look at our full guide to animal attractions in West Wales for more family friendly options across the region. Don’t forget to add it to your calendar, and check our What’s On West Wales guide for more days out ideas.