The centre operates as a social enterprise, integrating vocational training for adults with learning disabilities into daily farm operations.
It is integrated into the larger Southwick Country Park, a site covering 100 acres of open space managed for public recreation.
The facility specifically houses breeds suitable for petting and interaction, such as pygmy goats and miniature donkeys.
The site includes a dedicated nature play area that utilizes the natural landscape of the country park rather than synthetic playground equipment.
Fairfield Animal Centre is an accessible community farm situated within the 100-acre Southwick Country Park in Trowbridge. The facility focuses on interaction with farm animals, including pigs, goats, sheep, donkeys, and ponies, housed in purpose-built enclosures. It operates as a social enterprise designed to provide vocational opportunities and work experience for people with learning disabilities and special needs. The site includes a cafe and a nature play area for children. The surrounding country park offers extensive walking trails through woodland and meadows adjacent to the animal enclosures. The centre prioritizes animal welfare and hands-on engagement in a rural setting.
The animal enclosures near the main entrance offer the best lighting and proximity for animal photography.
Wear wellington boots or sturdy waterproof footwear as the ground in the animal enclosures and surrounding park can get muddy.
Check their social media channels before visiting for updates on seasonal animal births or temporary closures due to weather.
Allow extra time to explore the wider Southwick Country Park trails after visiting the animals.
Do not attempt to walk in the fields without appropriate outdoor footwear, and avoid visiting if you are unwell, as some illnesses can transmit to the animals.
The centre may have limited operations during extreme winter weather; check official channels for seasonal closures.
Do not feed the animals your own food, as it can be harmful to their specific diets; follow all signage regarding animal handling.
