Walnut Ranch
📍 Yelverton, Marlborough
Walnut Ranch in Yelverton is a small farm offering horse riding lessons and hands-on encounters with a range of animals. Visitors can feed and pet the animals, which are described as approachable and calm.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers describe it as a lovely, calm experience where the animals come to you. Grandparents bringing young grandchildren praise the hands-on feeding and the friendly, interactive owner. First-time horse riders are put at ease by knowledgeable instructors.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Becca Aitchison
8 months ago
“Very cute wee place. Owner was super friendly and interactive. The animals approached us willingly and happily. Which shows they're loved and well looked after by their humans. Would highly recommend”
Cameron May
8 months ago
“This wee place is lovely. If you have young kids and want a super-chill way to spend an hour or two, don't pass this up. Lovely set of animals. Affordable, unpretentious.”
Shaun & Rita Eastell
11 months ago
“Great place to experienced lots of different animals. Grandkids loved it”
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Overview
Walnut Ranch is a small farm property in Yelverton, south of Christchurch, where families can spend an hour or two interacting with a variety of animals and taking horse riding lessons. The animals approach visitors willingly and are comfortable being petted and hand-fed, making the experience relaxed and accessible for young children. Horse riding instruction is provided by knowledgeable, patient instructors suited to first-time riders.
