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A Day Out at Godstone Farm with Stanley #REVIEW…

Posted by Jack Percival on 02 Aug 2025

I don’t often get full days with Stanley, so it was a delight to get to spend the day at Godstone Farm.  He’s six now and full of energy, questions, and always on the move so I knew we were in for a proper adventure.

The farm didn’t disappoint. From the moment we arrived, Stanley was buzzing. We headed straight to see the animals, and his absolute favourites were the meerkats. He stood there for ages watching them dart about like little furry ninjas. Then we moved on to the reptile centre which was a big hit too especially the snakes, which he now thinks he wants as a pet. Not happening, mate!

After the animals, we explored the dinosaur trail. I thought it would just be a nice walk, but Stanley blew me away he knew the names of pretty much every dinosaur we passed. From triceratops to stegosaurus, he was reeling them off like a little paleontologist. I was just walking behind him smiling, pretending I remembered them all too!

After all the excitement, we had a bit of chill time in the soft play. He ran wild in there while I took the rare opportunity to sit down and enjoy a proper coffee from the farm’s cafe.

We finished up with some time in the outdoor playground. By that point, Stanley was a mix of tired and overexcited. which, of course, made the gift shop at the end very interesting. He didn’t want to leave (standard), and let’s just say there was a bit of a tantrum. But once we were on the train he crashed out, completely knackered.

All in all, it was a fantastic day. I don’t get as many of these moments with Stanley as I’d like, so when they do come around, I really try to soak it all up.

If you fancy a visit to Godstone Farm this summer there is plenty activities on their every calendar but they also have special events including:

The Big Farm Sleepover 

Get ready to pitch your tent under the stars, enjoy delicious food and experience behind-the-scenes action that you won’t find anywhere else. With exciting entertainment, three days farm entry, hands-on animal experiences and plenty of surprises, the Godstone Farm camping event is the ultimate countryside escape for families looking to make incredible memories together!

Camping dates:

Friday, August 15th – Sunday, August 17th
Tuesday, August 19th – Thursday, August 21st
Friday, August 22nd – Sunday, August 24th

You can find booking details here.

Till the next adventure.

Jack

 

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Jack Percival

Hi, I’m Jack. I live in Epsom, a place that means a lot to me because of its strong sense of community and the good people who call it home. I’m a hyperactive people lover at heart, connection drives me, and I’ve always felt called to walk alongside others through their struggles. I’ve spent many years working with the homeless community and supporting people affected by addiction. That work changed me. It opened my heart, deepened my empathy, and showed me the power of simply being there for someone. I’m also a passionate advocate for men’s mental health. I believe we need spaces where men can speak honestly, feel safe, and be seen without shame. In my full-time role, I work in the golf industry but my purpose goes beyond the day job. My real passion lies in people, in stories, and in helping break the silence around struggle. We all need each other more than we think.