Blackwater Open Farm

Blackwater Open Farm
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About

A hands-on family farm in the sunny south east where children pet bunnies and chicks, feed the larger animals and milk Jessie, a life-size model dairy cow — with go-karts, play zones and a café to round off the day.

Things to Do

Meet and feed the animals

Get up close to bunnies and chicks, then meet and feed the larger farm animals along the one-way animal trail. A marked, signposted route for petting and handling the rabbits keeps the experience calm and safe for young children.

Milk Jessie the model cow

One of the farm's signature stops is a life-size model dairy cow that children can try milking — an easy, mess-free taste of farm life.

Play zones and go-karts

Alongside the animals there are indoor and outdoor play areas, a climbing frame, a zip line, a pedal go-kart track and indoor and outdoor tractor tracks. Everything is buggy and wheelchair accessible.

Eat at The Garden Café

The seasonal Garden Café serves lunch from 12 noon to 4pm: filled pannis, smash burgers, sour dough pizzas and sharing options, plus homemade cakes, Greenbean specialty coffee, iced coffees and locally made ice-cream. Dietary requirements are catered for and a function room is available.

Bring the dog

The farm has an adventure playground for dogs, opened in memory of Trixie. Dogs are welcome on a lead as long as you clean up after them, but they are not allowed in the sand areas; owners of restricted breeds must follow Irish law.

Plan Your Visit

  • Hours: 2026 season: March/April and May/June, Saturdays and Sundays 10.30–17.00; open all week during the Easter holidays; July and August daily 10.30–17.00; September/October Saturdays and Sundays 10.30–17.00. Closed 19–20 September 2026 for annual leave.
  • Admission: €9 per adult/OAP, €9 per child aged 2 and over; under 2s free
  • Parking: Ample free coach and car parking on site.
  • Food: The Garden Café on site serves lunch from 12 noon to 4pm — filled pannis, smash burgers, sour dough pizzas, sharing baskets and deep-fried options — plus homemade cakes and desserts, Greenbean specialty coffee, iced coffees and locally made ice-cream.

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