Highland cows at Hobbledown Heath animal experience Hounslow West London

Feed the Highland Cows

A Highland Cow Experience Like No Other - Hobbledown Heath, Hounslow

Suitable for ages 8+

Highland cow mother and calf at Hobbledown Heath animal experience Hounslow West London

Our Highland Cow Experience - Up Close & Unforgettable

There's a moment that happens during this experience. Your child reaches out, an enormous fluffy Highland cow lowers its head, and everything goes quiet. Just them, and this magnificent creature, nose to nose.

That moment is why families searching for highland cows in London - somewhere they can actually feed highland cows and get up close - travel from across the South East for our highland cow experience at Hobbledown Heath. And it's available to book right now.

From £45 per person + a £2.50 booking fee per transaction.

Full park entry included. Spaces are limited - and they go fast.

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Highland cow calf at Hobbledown Heath animal experience Hounslow West London

What's Included in Your Highland Cow Experience

Your highland cow experience lasts around 30 minutes and is led by one of our expert animal keepers - people who care for the herd every single day and absolutely love sharing them with visitors.

You'll head into the enclosure, meet the herd up close, and feed them by hand. Your keeper will tell you everything about these remarkable animals - their history, their personalities, and what life is like for Highland cattle at Hobbledown Heath.

It's calm. It's magical. It's completely unlike anything else you'll find in West London.

What you get:

  • Guided 30-minute highland cow experience with an expert keeper
  • Hand-feeding the herd from outside their enclosure
  • Fascinating facts about Highland cattle and their care
  • Full general admission to Hobbledown Heath included
  • Suitable for ages 8 and above

From £45 per person + a £2.50 booking fee per transaction.

Full park entry included. 

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    What Families Are Saying About Our Experiences

    I can’t recommend the experience enough my son was over the moon, it was excellent value for money and the 1:1 attention from Georgie was excellent. I would highly recommend it. 

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ cbobble, via TripAdvisor

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Everything You Need to Know Before You Book

A few practical things to know before your highland cow experience at Hobbledown Heath:

  • Suitable for ages 8 and above
  • Children must be accompanied by a participating adult
  • Closed-toe shoes required
  • Runs for approximately 30 minutes
  • Takes place outdoors - dress for the weather
  • Full park admission included in your booking
  • Please arrive 10 minutes before your time slot
  • Spaces are limited - we strongly recommend booking in advance

Can't join the experience on your visit? You can still see our Highland herd from the viewing areas around the park.

Highland cow calf at Hobbledown Heath animal experience Hounslow West London

Looking for a Gift Idea?

The highland cow experience makes an incredible gift - for birthdays, Christmas, or just because. Our gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase and can be redeemed any time the experience is running.

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Make a Day of It

Your booking includes full entry to Hobbledown Heath - so there's a whole adventure waiting after you've met the herd.

Climb, explore and discover one of West London's most loved family days out. Race through our outdoor adventure zones, explore the indoor playbarn, or simply wander and see what you find around every corner. There's something for every age, every energy level, and every kind of family.

Feeling extra adventurous? Gripped aerial adventures is right next door - ziplines, high ropes and treetop thrills available to book separately.

Your highland cow experience is just the beginning.

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Terms & Conditions

  • Disclaimers must be read and signed prior to the experience.
  • Max 8 guests per timeslot for Highland Cow feeding
  • Participants will be provided Nitrile gloves and will be required to wash their hands following the experience
  • Anyone entering Hobbledown must have a ticket. If you are accompanying someone doing an animal experience but are not participating, you must still hold your own general admission ticket
  • This experience is suitable for young children as the guests are feeding through a barred window and are not directly exposed to horns or hooves
  • Where possible, guests will be allowed to meet and feed the Highland Cattle - however, for the animals' wellbeing, this is subject to vary on the day
  • Whilst every effort is made to accommodate everyone, due to the nature of the experience unfortunately at the present time the experience is not suitable for pregnant guests, mothers who are nursing, or guests with immunosuppressant illnesses. This experience may not be suitable for disabilities which impact on motor skills, mobility, or severe learning difficulties.  Please contact us to discuss your individual needs.
  • This experience may not be private to your booking; if spaces are available, other participants may join.
  • Free carers do not participate in the experience. Anyone wanting to participate in the experience will need their own experience ticket.
  • T&Cs subject to change

Highland Cow Experience FAQs

The highland cow experience is priced from £45 per person, plus a £2.50 booking fee per transaction. Full general admission to Hobbledown Heath is included in the price - so you get a full day out as well as your experience with the herd.

Your session lasts approximately 30 minutes, led by one of our expert animal keepers. After that, the whole of Hobbledown Heath is yours to explore - your admission is included in the booking.

Very close! You'll be right alongside the enclosure, hand-feeding the herd under the guidance of your keeper. It's a genuine, up-close encounter - not a distant viewing experience.

The experience is designed for ages 8 and above. Younger children are very welcome at Hobbledown Heath and can see our Highland herd from the viewing areas around the park - they're hard to miss!

No - it's a separately bookable add-on experience. However, your full park admission is included in the price of the highland cow experience booking, so there's no need to buy a separate ticket.

Yes - and we really do recommend it. This experience sells out regularly, especially during school holidays, half terms and weekends. Book online before your visit to avoid disappointment.

Closed-toe shoes are required for the experience. As it takes place outdoors, we'd also recommend dressing for the weather - layers are always a good idea! Participants will be provided with nitrile gloves and will need to wash their hands after the session.

The experience runs throughout the year on selected dates, subject to the animals' wellbeing and availability. We always do our best to accommodate everyone, but please note that on occasion the experience may need to be adjusted on the day. Check our booking calendar for available dates and times.

Absolutely - it makes a brilliant present for animal lovers of all ages. Our gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase and can be redeemed against the highland cow experience when booking online.

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