The place was well fenced and it was a safe area for a child. Wendy needs to get out every day, even in bad weather, because she gets very cranky if she doesn't go out. She is an outdoors sort of child who needs to be able to run free and Lathe Barn was perfect for her. There was enough to keep her interested and occupied and there was loads of room to run around it. When she first started walking, she walked well without the usual 3 paces, flop on bum gait that most babies have at first. She had been walking less than a week before she was insisting on walking for up to a mile. I don't know how she managed it, but she does. She really loves walking and running so it is great that there are places where it is safe for her to do so.
She loves a slide, but we had to be careful with her because the inclines on these slides aren't suitable for such a young child. My mum lifted her halfway and I stood at the bottom to catch her. She had a whale of a time.
She was tuckered out when we got back, but still had the energy to play with her great-gran. In fact, Great Gran and Gran were tired long before Wendy was.
All in all, it was a great day, and we are glad we took her before the place closed for Winter. It is a cheap day out for a family, as it only costs £2 for an adult. We didn't have to pay for Wendy. If you want to feed the animals, they sells bags of animal food for 30p. There are picnic tables where people can eat their own stuff or there is a restaurant on site that serves teas, coffees and light meals. The lavatories and washrooms are immaculate.
Overall, a cheap day out for a family in an area that has good facilities and lots to occupy youngsters and is kept safe for children. I hope the owners do well - they deserve to.
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