Millets Wildside - Abingdon

Address: Millets Farm Centre, Kingston Rd, Frilford, Abingdon OX13 5HB.
Phone: 03330118527.
Website: milletsfarmfalconry.co.uk
Specialties: Zoo, Bird watching area, Tourist attraction, Visitor centre.
Other points of interest: On-site services, Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Getting tickets in advance recommended, Good for kids, Good for kids birthday, Playground, Dogs allowed.
Opinions: This company has 1020 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 4.7/5.

📌 Location of Millets Wildside

☎️03330118527

⏰ Open Hours of Millets Wildside

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:30 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:30 am–4:30 pm
Thursday: 10:30 am–4:30 pm
Friday: 10:30 am–4:30 pm
Saturday: 10:30 am–4:30 pm
Sunday: 10:30 am–4:30 pm

Millets Wildside is a renowned tourist attraction located at the Millets Farm Centre, Kingston Rd, Frilford, Abingdon OX13 5HB. This beautiful destination offers visitors an engaging and educational experience with its diverse range of specialties, including a zoo, bird watching area, and visitor center. With numerous points of interest, such as on-site services, wheelchair-accessible facilities, and a playground, it caters to the needs of all visitors, including families with children, as well as those looking for entertainment and learning opportunities.

Located just a short drive from the bustling city of Oxford, Millets Wildside's convenient location makes it a perfect choice for day trips or weekend getaways. As you enter the premises, you will be greeted by a spacious, wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance, ensuring easy access for all visitors. Getting tickets in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment, as the attraction is quite popular among tourists and locals alike.

The specialty of Millets Wildside is its well-cared-for animals and stunning birds, which are showcased through various informative and entertaining shows. These include the highly recommended flying demonstrations, where visitors get to witness the beauty of these birds up close. Families with children will find the attraction particularly appealing, as it offers not only a fun day out but also an educational experience for kids. The entry fee is quite reasonable and gives visitors the flexibility to come and go throughout the day, allowing them to explore the surrounding area and facilities.

With an impressive average rating of 4.7/5 based on 1020 reviews on Google My Business, it's clear that this tourist attraction has earned a fantastic reputation for providing a memorable and enjoyable experience for all. Visitors often comment on the well-maintained facilities, the quality of the animal care, and the overall value for money.

👍 Reviews of Millets Wildside

Andrew F.

5/5

Fantastic day out.
The animals are well looked after and are stunning. Recommend the informative and fun Flying shows, as you get to see some beautiful birds REALLY close up; if you sit in the right place.
Excellent place to take the kids to learn and have great fun at the same time. Entry is great value and you can pop in and out all day with a hand stamp, to see the surrounding area and facilities. Also, there is plenty of parking.

Karl C.

5/5

I really was not looking forward to going here, but apparently my granddaughter likes it and ... well she has to be obeyed.... She is 16 months old after all...😇.... I really enjoyed seeing the birds of prey and other animals, even though I do not agree with Zoos per say... Worth a visit...👍

Stacey P.

5/5

We took our son (he's 11) for the half-day flying experience for his birthday present. Everything ran like clockwork & the day was perfect 😍 We arrived at the specified time (which was prior to public opening) & were greeted by the friendly & enthusiastic staff. We had paid for my son's experience & the rest of the family (X3) to supervise & spectate. The itinerary for the day was clearly explained & we were taken to the flying field where those taking part in the experience were issued with their gloves. It was a group of 10 but nobody was left out & all were made to feel welcome. My 11yo was the only child in the group but was made to feel just as welcome & relevant as everyone else. Harry led the experience & was just amazing: he is very funny & included everyone. He is so knowledgeable & clearly cares deeply about each & every one of the birds. He talked about every bird that was flown so my son learnt lots which added to his day. Everyone was given equal time with the birds & again although the smallest member of the group my son was not forgotten & was given his turn; he was never overlooked or made to feel less important & Harry made his talk relevant & kindly answered my son's questions. Over the course of the experience my son flew 10 birds & fed the storks. The price also included all day entry so during breaks & after the experience we were able to look around at the other birds & animals. It's a lovely little place, well worth a visit. I can't thank everyone enough for giving my son a birthday (& a day full of memories) he'll never forget.

K& J.

5/5

Booked a meerkat experience, was great, price included entry and falcon display. Not to loud and busy like bigger places so great to my Autistic son who now wants to know absolutely every fact he can find about becoming a falconer

Lia S.

5/5

Amazing visit to Millets Wildside on Saturday. Booked in for the meerkat experience which is better than expected. The keeper was really engaging and passionate about the meercats. Will be back! The other animals were great, my favorites were the raccoons!

Tim N.

5/5

Came here for a junior zookeeper experience with my son and it's a fabulous place to visit for at least a whole day. The array of birds and other animals on show (and to handle/feed if you've bought the experience ticket) is amazing; from wallabies to meerkats to snakes and of course a bit of falconry! Our hosts were extremely knowledgeable and informative and sometimes even the parents got to have a little 'go'.

The only areas of improvement I could suggest are the signage (for example, where to find the toilets!) and better info on the website to tell you what else is on site. An example here is that there is no indication that Wildside is actually located on a huge estate with a garden centre, restaurant, outdoor kids playground, picnic area, fairground-like attractions and the like -- we had brought our own sandwiches because I couldn't see any info like the above.

That aside, really great place to spend the day and the zookeeper experience is well worth the ticket price which can be subsidised through various 3rd party websites like Virgin Experiences and the like.

Louise

5/5

We had the best time on our experience. Our guide was absolutely amazing, and you could tell she absolutely loved the animals and had an amazing knowledge of them all. If you fancy doing something different, this is definitely worth every penny. There is plenty of free parking, and the experience ticket gets you your entry into the park, so you can stay as long as you want. All the team members we met were friendly and helpful all in all a great few hours. There is also a garden centre and farm shop on site.

HarryAndrewLee

5/5

Really fun day out, met a bunch of birds, each with their own character! Harry was offering super insightful information and added to the experience! Left with aching cheeks are smiling so much, would recommend!