Rumley's Open Farm

Rumley's Open Farm
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About

A genuine working farm just outside Cork City where kids feed lambs, ride a tractor trailer, and watch a robot milk the cows — with panoramic views over the city and countryside.

Things to Do

Animal Encounters & Petting Area

Get hands-on with sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys and more in the covered petting area. You can buy feed on-site and the staff will tell you about each animal's personality. There are also meerkats, lemurs, llamas, alpacas, and a rabbit village tucked along nearly 2km of walkways.

Animal Encounters & Petting Area

Tractor Trailer Ride

A weather-proof guided tour of the whole farm in a covered trailer — see how the working farm operates, from the ponds to the paddocks, with panoramic views of Cork City and the surrounding countryside.

Tractor Trailer Ride

Indoor Soft Play & Games Zone

Whatever the weather, kids can burn off energy in the indoor play zone with slides, ball pool, baby play area, giant Jenga, Connect 4, and a pool table. A great fallback on rainy Cork days.

Indoor Soft Play & Games Zone

Outdoor Adventure Play

Zip wires, two go-kart tracks, balance bikes, a 9-hole mini golf course, a playground with slides and climbing wall, plus a soccer pitch, badminton area, and tennis court — spread across 20 acres.

Outdoor Adventure Play

Farm Café & Picnic

The 50-seater café serves homemade cakes, desserts, soups, sandwiches, salads, teas and coffees. You can also bring your own picnic and use the indoor or outdoor picnic areas.

Farm Café & Picnic

Watch the Robot Milking

A standout feature: see a robotic milking machine in action. It's a fascinating glimpse of modern dairy farming that surprises kids and adults alike.

Plan Your Visit

  • Hours: Seasonal, typically March onwards. Open daily 11:00–18:00 (Sundays may open at 12:00). Last admission generally an hour before close. Closed approximately Nov–Feb for winter maintenance. ⚠️ The farm has been listed for sale (Dec 2024); call ahead to confirm it is currently open.
  • Admission: Approx. €10–€11.50 per person; under-2s free. Family passes available.
  • Parking: Free, ample on-site car park.
  • Food: On-site café serving homemade cakes, desserts, soups, sandwiches, salads, teas and coffees. Picnics welcome.

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