Birch Farm

I've heard horrendous rumours that the play barn at Birch Farm is no longer open. This place has genuinely been a god send for rainy days with my two kids and I hope someone reading this has the ability to find some investment to keep it running. The staff have always been friendly and it's always been a safe and fun place for my two toddlers to let off some steam, especially in the winter.
Dec 17th, 2018

Sep 9th, 2018

I am so glad this place has shut down. Thank God. Found a mouldy sandwich in changing area and mouldy cake in play area. So dirty, pool area was disgusting and not professionally looked after. Surprised if no one had skin complaint after using it.Their antics were ridiculous and they were very intimidating. They slandered my name and almost ruined my career. I found my feet and moved on. Only now they have closed will I offer the same treatment with this review. I offered that descency to them that they couldn't to me. Problem was none of them were particularly good with children (one woman was like the mother in law that always annoys you with her ideas of how your child should be looked after) and letting the place just run and watch was their favourite past time. Time to lean, time to clean! I cleaned the ladies changing facilities myself one week as I was fed up with the grime. I hope they never run a childcare establishment again. I was dreading my child being invited to a party here. Worry no more!
Jun 6th, 2018

Nearly 7 years experience of using Birch Farm and I can't recommend it enough. The staff are caring and know each and every child's needs and wants. Times are flexible, and supportive of working parents. There is understanding and knowledge of developmental stages and how children are individuals and don't always conform! Meals are basic but home made on the premises and they always manage to get my children to eat things I cannot! The space is good, and the variety of activities also good. Of course things could be better if they had more money but with the government offering pittance for 30 hours of free childcare I am overjoyed with the personal service I get. You can't put a price on personal and caring staff. Great place.
Dec 30th, 2017

A friendly, family run play center. It isn't the newest and some things are a bit dated, but it's very fairly priced and perfect for under 5's. It's great that you can see the children wherever they are and there aren't big ones running around, potentially knocking them over. A range of food, priced reasonably.
Nov 3rd, 2017