Daisy May's Farm
Elsenham, Essex· CM22 6DN
SEN Suitability Assessment
Based on analysis of 30 public reviews (Aug 2025 – Jun 2026)
SEN Score
Based on noise, queues, staff, calm spaces
Based on the 30 most recent of this venue's many Google reviews.
Breakdown
Parent summary
Daisy May's Farm offers genuine interactive animal experiences and a friendly, knowledgeable team in a small, self-contained setting. Visitors often describe positive family experiences and tactile learning opportunities. The outdoor farm environment does mean weather dependency and ongoing animal sounds; animals move freely around the space. Busy periods can feel quite full.
Best times to visit
Weekdays outside school holidays may offer a quieter environment.
Worth avoiding
Half-term breaks and peak holiday periods are reported to be very busy, with parking strain at these times.
What visitors say
Visitors consistently praise the interactive animal experiences and knowledgeable, attentive staff, with many noting the tactile activities and educational content worked well for their families. The outdoor farm setting and freely roaming animals mean conditions can be weather-dependent and unpredictable. Some visitors have found the ongoing farm sounds and activity levels quite stimulating during busier periods; others have navigated this well.
Based on a sample of public reviews. Experiences vary - every child and every visit is different.
Read reviews on Google →From SEN communities
- Sensory room with lights and interactive features mentioned by families on TikTok
- Dedicated SEN sessions offered at the farm for children with additional needs
- Farm caters specifically to children with disabilities and SEN throughout Uttlesford and East Herts
- Sensory walk available as part of farm activities for visitors with additional needs
- SEN community families report positive experiences at farm-based activities
Sourced from TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, parenting communities within the SEN community. Individual experiences vary.
Potential challenges
- Animals roam freely—their behaviour and movements are not always predictable
- Farm noise and animal sounds are ongoing and part of the environment
- Weather-dependent outdoor setting; activities and comfort will vary with conditions
- Activity levels and changing experiences may feel stimulating for some families; checking the day's plan in advance could help with preparation
- Phone signal is poor if you need to contact the venue or stay connected
What works
- Staff are reported to be attentive and take time with families
- Tactile, hands-on animal interactions rather than passive observation
- Nature walk available for quieter time or movement breaks
- Small, self-sufficient farm setting—less sprawling than large attractions
- Educational content woven through visits
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Facilities
Quiet / SEN sessions
SEN sessions run; venue has advertised a 'SEN Quiet Zone' with games and a pop-up café
Tips for your visit
Cash only (no card facilities). Farm offers hands-on animal experiences (handling, feeding, bottle-feeding lambs seasonally). Picnic facilities available. Snack shack on-site. Private group visits can be arranged for schools, nurseries, and organisations. Woodland area for den building and leaf collecting may appeal to sensory-seeking children.
Pricing
From £6.00 per person
£6 per person. Under 1s free. No concessions available. No card facilities (cash only).
Getting in & parking
- Step-free entryYes
- Disabled parkingYes
- Wheelchair accessibleVisitors report yes
- Accessible toiletYes
- Accessible seatingYes
Visitors report: On-site parking is reserved for disabled visitors.
Accessibility details from Google.
Parking
Adequate on-site parking for cars and minibuses available. No specific information provided about disabled/blue badge spaces, distance from entrance, or accessibility of parking areas.
Accessibility
Toilet facilities and undercover work/lunch areas with benches available. Terrain includes 20 acres of pasture and woodland with adventure playground. No specific information about wheelchair access, ramps, step-free entry, or buggy-friendliness of paths. Safe and secure play area mentioned but accessibility details unclear.
Opening Hours
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