Fairytale Festival 2026

18th Jul 2026 - 1st Sep 2026

Create your own magical summer story at Fairytale Farm

Saturday 18 July to Tuesday 1 September 2026
Open daily, 10am–5pm

Step into a summer filled with stories, games, animals and adventure at Fairytale Farm’s Fairytale Festival.

Throughout the school holidays, families can take part in interactive storytelling, puppet activities, trail games and animal experiences, as well as exploring all the attractions around the Farm. There will be changing activities throughout the day, with our Fairytale Festival hosts helping visitors become part of the story.

Your admission also includes a ride on our new attraction, Journey to Alice’s Wonderland, where families travel aboard a colourful snail through scenes inspired by Lewis Carroll’s famous stories.

Festival activities

Interactive storytelling

Don’t just listen to the story—become part of it. Our Fairytale Festival hosts will invite children and their families to take on characters, help shape the action and become the heroes of their own tales.

Puppet activities

Meet our puppets, learn how a puppet show is brought to life and have a go yourself. Sessions will be led by our festival hosts at selected times during the day.

Summer trail games and challenges

Follow the trail around Fairytale Farm and test your skills with a changing selection of games and challenges for the whole family.

Snow White’s Prize Draw

Answer five questions about the classic story of Snow White and enter our summer prize draw.

One lucky family will win a Fairytale Farm Family Annual Pass worth £150.

Animal experiences

Enjoy special opportunities to meet some of Fairytale Farm’s friendly animals during our scheduled animal sessions:

• Feed a Furry Friend
• Chucks & Ducks
• Alpaca Chatter

Morning sessions will feature some of our smaller furry and feathered residents, with alpacas and other animals appearing during the afternoon.

Session times and participating animals may vary according to animal welfare requirements and weather conditions.

More to discover

There is plenty to enjoy at your own pace throughout the day:

• See how Mother Goose is keeping cool in the Glade.
• Discover the iced treats being enjoyed by the residents of Mouse Town.
• Explore the gardens and interactive features of the Enchanted Walk.
• Climb, crawl and slide through Fairy Dell.
• Travel back to prehistoric times in Dino Valley.
• Uncover fossils in the Dino Dig.
• Picnic and play in the Huff & Puff Adventure Playground.
• Meet, pet and feed friendly animals along the Alfie & Friends trail.
• Play Queen of Hearts Crazy Cues.
• Let younger visitors explore the Mad Hatter’s Playground.
• Ride the new Journey to Alice’s Wonderland attraction.

Bank Holiday character weekend

Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August

The Farm will be sprinkled with additional fairytale magic over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Roaming characters inspired by the classic story of Dick Whittington will entertain families around the trail. Expect playful encounters, games, traditional pantomime-style fun and plenty of opportunities for photographs.

They may even reveal a surprising talent or two!

Plan your visit

The Fairytale Festival runs from 18 July to 1 September 2026, with Fairytale Farm open daily from 10am until 5pm.

No special tickets required; just book standard admission tickets to enjoy a day full of summer activities! Scheduled entertainment and animal activities take place at selected times. A programme will be available when you arrive. All other attractions can be explored throughout the day.

Advance booking is recommended. Book here…

Fairytale Farm
Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5QH
Telephone: 01608 238014

Note

Activities, characters, timings and animal experiences may be altered or withdrawn without notice due to operational circumstances, weather or animal welfare considerations. Admission includes access to the Fairytale Festival and Fairytale Farm’s standard attractions, subject to availability.