20th & 21st June
The Tastiest Treat this Fathers Day Weekend
Fathers Day Ice Cream Festival

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Family with Ice Creams outside the Upside Down House

Father’s Day Weekend Event

Essex’s First Ever Ice Cream Festival this Fathers Day Weekend

Ditch the socks this Father’s Day…
Treat Dad to something way cooler.

Join us for Essex’s FIRST EVER Ice Cream Festival!

A one-weekend-only festival bursting with a mouth-watering line-up of ice cream alongside a buzzing Foodie Village packed with incredible street food. While the kids dive into Silent Disco fun and meet their favourite characters like Stitch & Mario, you can relax with a well-earned drink at the pub.

Add in the chance to meet Rowen the Sheepdog and enjoy walkabout entertainers, you’ve got a day packed full of family memories.

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This isn’t just ice cream… it’s a full-on family festival.

No Ice Cream Festival would be complete without a delicious selection of ice cream & sweet treats…

PLUS! WE HAVE ALL OF THIS!

🍔 Amazing Street Food
🍻 Pub will be open
🎧 Silent Disco fun for all ages

😜 Meet & greet character
🐶 Meet Rowen the Sheepdog
🎭 Walkabout entertainers

Plus All Your Favourite Marsh Farm Fun

🦖 Dinosaur Adventure
🤪 Outdoor Adventure Play
🐑 Lamb Bottle Feeding
👮 Roleplay Village
🤪 Bouncy Pillows

🏠 Upside Down House
😊 Meet & Feed Animals
🎭 Walkabout entertainers
🛝 Indoor soft play
🦙 Llama & Alpacas
🛻 BRAND NEW Offroad Kids*

🐴 Donkeys
🐷 Pigs & Goats
🐹 Guinea Pigs
🐰 Ferrets & Rabbits
🐦 Birds

Why not upgrade your ticket and get unlimited rides?

Only an extra £2.50 per person

🎠 Large Carousel
🎈 Balloon Ride

🚂 Chuckle Choo Choo
🐎 Pony Gallopers**

🍵 Tea Cups

*Offroad Kids is an additional charge on your admission ticket
**No children under 1 metre, nor adults, are permitted to ride the Gallopers.
Activities, attractions, rides, animals and programmes are subject to change without notice.

Make this Fathers Day one to Remember

4.2 out of 5 Star Rating Rated 4.2/5 Stars | Loved by 1000s of Happy Families
Father and son enjoying an ice cream at Marsh Farm

Treat Dad this Fathers Day

Brand New Ice Cream Festival Experience

Swap the predictable for something truly special this Father’s Day…

Step into a brand-new family festival experience where indulgent desserts, vibrant street food, and feel-good entertainment come together for an unforgettable day out.

From interactive fun for the kids to laid-back moments for grown-ups, every corner is packed with surprises including live entertainment, character appearances, and plenty of chances to relax and refuel along the way.

It’s the perfect mix of fun, food and good times… all wrapped into one standout fathers day weekend.

Dad at the Marsh Farm Pub for Fathers Day

Unwind after a day of family fun

Enjoy the Foodies Village and Pub

After a full day of ice cream, laughter, and the kids having the time of their lives, head over to the Village to unwind.

Grab a well-earned drink from our licensed pub , soak up the atmosphere, and tuck into delicious bites from our incredible street food vendors the perfect way to round off a truly memorable Father’s Day.

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Trust in us for a great day out

Families love Marsh Farm

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Love this Place

We were here for seven hours on Good Friday and constantly had something to do. My daughter loved feeding the lambs their bottles and the giant inflatable trampolines the most. The food and drink in the indoor play area was reasonably priced. So many shows throughout the day, with great presenters and their animals.

Gary C – Trip Advisor

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Great Day Out

Absolutely great day out really made better by the characters walking around engaging with children. Thank you for making the day extra special for my family. So much to do including bouncy pillows, adventure play, an upside down house, animals and so much more. Great day out.

Lauren J – Trip Advisor

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4.2 out of 5 Star Rating Rated 4.2/5 Stars | Loved by 1000s of Happy Families
Kids running away from a dinosaur at Marsh Farm

Calling Wannabe Paleontologist Dads

Explore our Dinosaur Adventure

Come face-to-face with our ROAR-some dinosaurs and make some prehistoric pals along the way!

Included FREE with your Marsh Farm ticket, our Dinosaur Adventure adds an extra layer of excitement to your Ice Cream Festival day, with incredible photo opportunities and interactive fun for little explorers.

Kids can get hands-on with fossil digging, climb and explore, then step into a world of towering T-Rexes and speedy velociraptors.

It’s the perfect mix of dinosaurs, adventure, and sweet festival vibes,  all part of one unforgettable family day out!

 

Children enjoying rides at Marsh Farm

Upgrade Your Ticket

Enjoy all our Family Rides!

For just £2.50 extra per ticket, the fun doesn’t stop.

Enjoy unlimited access to all our family rides throughout your visit. From the magic of the Large Carousel to the spinning fun of the Teacups, soaring smiles on the Balloon Ride, and classic favourites like the Gallopers and Chuckle Choo Choo, there’s something for every little adventurer (and big kids too!).

It’s the perfect way to keep the excitement going all day long and incredible value for non-stop rides, laughter, and memories.

 

Be part of Essex’s First Ever Ice Cream Festival

4.2 out of 5 Star Rating Rated 4.2/5 Stars | Loved by 1000s of Happy Families

The Best Day Ever

Join the 1000s of Families that Love Marsh Farm

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Fab Day Out for All

There was something for all of our kids and they all had a fabulous day from start to finish. I just wish I had arrived earlier as there was still more they could have done. The kids loved everything, and I’m sure they could have spent the whole day on the bouncy pillows.

Cheryl S – Trip Advisor

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Fabulous Day Out

Such a great place to take my grandchildren it caters for all weathers which as we know is so important, it doesn’t matter what time of year you go there’s always something different, this time a had a skating rink which they loved!

Brandy E – Trip Advisor

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You no longer need to pre-book, simply turn up.

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£12.50

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Under 6 Months

The little tots

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4.5 out of 5 Star Rating Rated 4.5/5 Stars | Loved by 1000s of Happy Families

Marsh Farm is a family attraction and aimed towards children up to the age of 12.
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