Fantasy Farm Park

Farm animals and hands-on fun await at this working farm attraction just outside Llanon. Fantasy Farm Park lets children get properly stuck in with feeding sessions, pony rides and plenty of cuddly encounters with sheep, goats and rabbits. The emphasis here is very much on interaction rather than just looking - kids can bottle-feed lambs and help with daily farm tasks.

Families with young children will get the most from a visit, particularly those staying at nearby sites like Woodlands Holiday Park or Aeron Coast Caravan Park. The farm sits in lovely Welsh countryside, though don't expect anything too polished - this feels like a genuine working farm that happens to welcome visitors rather than a theme park with animals tacked on.

Allow at least two hours to make the most of it all, though eager animal lovers could easily spend half a day here. The outdoor nature means it's weather dependent, so pack waterproofs if the Welsh coast is doing its usual trick with the clouds. Children who are nervous around larger animals might find some of the encounters a bit overwhelming at first.

Location-wise, it works well as a rainy day backup when staying at any of the caravan parks around Llanon, though you'll want to check opening times and admission costs before making the trip - the farm seems to operate on a fairly relaxed schedule that's typical of smaller Welsh attractions.