Introduction: why choose these farms for children Barcelona
Context: advantages of visiting a farm with children
Visiting a farm with children near Barcelona means learning through play and disconnecting close to home. As soon as you cross the gate, you will smell hay and damp earth.
Little ones connect what they see on their plate (milk, eggs, vegetables) with the work of those who produce them. For adults, it is an affordable and active plan; for children, an outdoor science class in a practical version.
Book your visit in advance if you are going on a weekend and allow half a day to explore it calmly.
Selection criteria used
The five farms on this list are between 23 and 70 km from Barcelona and meet three filters: safety, with enclosed enclosures and protocols, and educational activities with monitors.
We also looked at pram accessibility and toilets, good reviews, and value for money. This way, you can plan your family visit without surprises.
What you will find in this guide
Five farms for children near Barcelona, with the data you need before booking. The guide brings together practical fact sheets with location, opening hours, indicative prices, the best time to visit, and activities by age.
It also includes an interactive map, tips by age, accessibility and budget, and key frequently asked questions. With all this, you can decide quickly and book with confidence.
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1. Can Plana — practical sheet
Quick sheet (Location, contact, opening hours)
Can Plana is a farm school in Vallgorguina (Vallès Oriental), in a natural setting at the foot of Montseny. It offers family and school visits.
It opens weekends and holidays according to the calendar. Book in advance and check availability before going, as it closes during some seasons.
How to get there and accessibility
Can Plana is located in Vallgorguina, near Barcelona. Take the AP-7 towards Girona/France until exit 11 Sant Celoni-Montseny and continue on the C-61 towards Arenys de Mar.
If you go by public transport, take the Rodalies R2 to Sant Celoni and a taxi, about 15 minutes. The parking is spacious and the compacted dirt paths and pram areas are adapted. Before going, check if adapted toilets are available that day.
Price, best time and ideal for
Spring and autumn bring mild weather and more livestock activity. If you are going with babies, bring a baby carrier for some areas.
The farm is suitable for children aged 3–10.
What to do: highlighted activities and typical duration
At Can Plana, the visit begins with a monitor who takes you through the corral and stables to see goats and lambs up close. The farm is an extensive livestock farm with about 250 sheep and 50 goats, and it manages the forest with a PEFC sustainability certificate.
Children can get hands-on in a workshop making mató, the traditional Catalan fresh cheese. There are also themed activities such as Pirate Adventure and La Fada dels Estels, which mix nature and play, and during the season, you can sleep in a family campsite under the stars.
The calendar changes throughout the year: Castanyada, searching for the Tió, calçotada, and scientific bird ringing. The visit costs 15€ per person; seasonal activities (Castanyada, searching for the Tió, Easter eggs, or calçots harvesting) cost 17€ for adults and 15€ for children.
Book in advance and bring closed footwear and a light change of clothes for the little ones.
2. Can Gel — practical sheet
Quick facts (Location, contact, opening hours)
Can Gel has been a family dairy farm since 1910 in Canyamars (Dosrius, Maresme), about 40 km from Barcelona. Pastoret dairy products are produced there.
It opens on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays with morning sessions at 11:00 and 12:00, with limited capacity, and closes at Christmas and San Juan. For guided tours, you have to book in advance.
In the main stable, about 130 productive cows live, with approximately 70% pregnant. They eat about 6000 kg of food daily between fresh grass, dried grass and cereals.
If you go with little ones who need adapted materials, there are educational ones in Braille. The parking lot has space for coaches, so you can arrive by car or with a school group.
How to get there and accessibility
The farmhouse has its own parking and the main access points are flat, so you arrive by car and enter without level changes. With a pram or wheelchair, the outdoor route presents no problems.
Inside the stable, some areas have gratings that can make passing with prams uncomfortable. If you are going with one, cross those sections calmly or ask at the entrance which is the most comfortable route.
Price, best time and ideal for
You can go at any time of the year, although there is more activity during milking times.
The farm is suitable for children aged 4 to 12 and for families interested in the origin of milk and cheese. Check the milking schedule before booking your visit.
What to do: highlighted activities and typical duration
The mini farm brings together goats, sheep, piglets, chickens, a horse and a pony, so there are animals to enjoy for a while.
Allow between 1.5 and 2 hours for the visit.
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3. Granja Aventura Park — practical sheet
Quick facts (Location, contact, opening hours)
Granja Aventura Park is in Viladecavalls (Vallès Occidental), about 30 km from Barcelona, and combines an educational farm with adventure circuits in the heart of nature. The address is Camí Ral de Suro, Finca 2, 08232 Viladecavalls, Barcelona.
The opening hours change depending on the season. From February to June and from September to November, it opens on weekends and holidays from 10:30 to 18:00, and in January and December from 10:30 to 17:00. In summer, July and August, it opens from 16:30 to 22:00.
The "Toca-Toca" activity lets you meet and touch various species of animals. If you go with a baby pram, keep in mind that the paths are made of dirt and stones and may complicate your walk.
It is advisable to book in advance: tickets purchased ahead of time on their website have a 5% discount. In birthday packages, the birthday child aged 1 to 12 enters for free.
How to get there and accessibility
The farm is in Viladecavalls, 25–35 min from Barcelona by car. Upon arrival, you park at no cost in a large, free parking lot.
Inside the farm area, there are paths accessible for prams. For the adventure circuits, wear closed footwear.
Price, best time and ideal for
The entrance costs €14.90 for adults and €12.90 for children aged 3 to 12. Babies aged 1 to 2 pay €3.95 and children under 1 year enter for free. Large families, single-parent families and people with disabilities have a 10% discount.
Spring and autumn are the best times to visit: the weather is cooperative and there are fewer people. The farm is suitable for children aged 2 to 12, and older visitors especially enjoy the zip line circuits.
Book your ticket in advance if you are coming on a weekend or during school holidays, and wear comfortable footwear for walking around the grounds.
What to do: highlighted activities and typical duration
At Granja Aventura Park, children feed goats, chickens and European rabbits and learn how to care for them. The visit combines that educational part with zip lines and adventure circuits among the trees, with various levels of difficulty.
The youngest ones have their own space in the sensory and symbolic play area. Throughout the year, seasonal themed workshops are added: Castanyada, Christmas, Carnival and Holy Week.
There is no set duration: each family completes the visit at their own pace. Bring closed footwear, a cap and water, and keep in mind that the Google rating is 4.2/5.
Prices are base; check the website for rates on a specific day.
4. Mas Casablanca — practical sheet
Quick sheet (Location, contact, opening hours)
Mas Casablanca is in Taradell, in Osona. During the visit, children climb onto tractors and see the tools, the machinery and the maize cycle.
The farmhouse is open from 10:00 to 20:00 h. On weekends, it organises family visits in time slots and on weekdays it serves groups by reservation. It also receives school groups and, on special dates, opens days for everyone.
Self-guided visits cost €7 for children and €9 for adults, with a maximum of 15 people. Guided visits cost €14 for adults, €12 for children and €8 for children aged 1 to 2.
How to get there and accessibility
Mas Casablanca has a large car park, so you can arrive by car and park without driving around. The access routes are firm and the areas have gentle slopes, suitable for going with children.
Before the visit, check the accessibility of the toilets: this is the point that is most advisable to confirm if you are going with a pram or with someone who needs support.
Price, best time and ideal for
Spring and autumn are the best times, especially on dates with special activities such as the lambs or the vegetable garden.
The farm is designed for children aged 0 to 10. If you are going with babies, combine a pram and babywearing to move around the grounds comfortably.
What to do: highlighted activities and typical duration
The farmhouse has picnic areas, shaded areas and a play area to complete the visit with children. Between distant bells and the crowing of the rooster, the place sounds like a lived-in countryside.
Book in advance and arrive 15 min before the visit time. This way you make the most of the day from the start and avoid waiting with the children.
Plan a full weekend
These farms combine great with other outdoor activities: children's paintball, climbing, bike routes and more. Discover all the activities near Barcelona →
5. Aula Entorn Rural Can Jordi — practical sheet
Quick facts (Location, contact, opening hours)
Open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 16:00 and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 to 17:00.
The Google rating is 4.6/5 with more than 100 reviews. Book in advance for activities; to eat in the restaurant you also need to book, especially on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Parking is free.
How to get there and accessibility
Getting to this farm in Rubí is easy without a car: take the FGC to Rubí and continue by urban bus, which stops near the entrance. If you go by car, there is parking nearby and the access routes are flat and well signposted.
With a pram or wheelchair, you will move around the grounds comfortably, and on rainy days you have covered spaces to take shelter with the children. Allow half a day for the visit and check the opening hours before leaving.
Price, best time and ideal for
If you are looking for an educational approach with animal contact a short distance from Barcelona, this farm is perfect for children aged 2 to 12.
Book in advance: workshop places fill up during those two seasons.
What to do: highlights and typical duration
Horse riding classes are based on age and level, so they are suitable for both first-timers and those who already ride.
The farm has domestic animals and an interactive "touch-touch" activity designed for children to get close to them. Everything involving animals is done outdoors, so it is not recommended in the rain. Wear comfortable footwear and bring repellent in summer.
The farm visit requires a prior booking. The restaurant is on-site and serves seasonal home-cooked food. There is no nursery service: parents must accompany children throughout the entire stay.
Book in advance, especially if you want to eat there on the same day.
Interactive map of farms for children Barcelona
How to use the interactive map (Embed and filters)
The guide includes an embedded map with the 5 farm locations. Open it before leaving home and you will have all the options in view on a single screen.
Use the zoom to see the access routes and tap the pin to open the file for each farm. Press "How to get there" and the map will give you the route by car or by public transport.
Activate the filters by tags according to what you need that day: "families", "school", "animals", "stroller accessible" and "picnic area". This way, you can rule out those that do not fit your plan in seconds.
With a couple of clicks, you can create your own family excursions. You will see the times and alternatives at a glance if there is traffic.
Points of interest and approximate times
Can Plana, in Vallgorguina, is about 47 min from Barcelona. To eat or rest, you have the Santa Fe picnic areas and areas with toilets in Sant Celoni.
Granja Aventura Park, in Viladecavalls, is 25–35 min from Barcelona. It has free parking.
The times from Barcelona are indicative and depend on traffic.
Combined route suggestions
With half a day, you have enough for Can Jordi and a picnic in Rubí park. If you want to spend the whole day, add Can Plana and a short walk through Montseny.
Look for a gentle alternative in Can Gel in the morning and a picnic area in Corredor. For something more active, Granja Aventura Park takes half a day by combining circuits and the farm.
In summer, prioritise shade and nearby fountains; in winter, combine the visit with covered spaces on the map. The green and blue tones on the map help you intuit where it is cooler or sunnier.
Tips for choosing farms for children in Barcelona according to age, accessibility and budget
Choosing according to age and suitable activities
The children's age decides which farm will work best for you. With three clear age groups, you can rule out options before looking at schedules and prices.
With 0–3 years, look for quiet and accessible spaces. Can Jordi has a sensory corner and Mas Casablanca offers short routes, two formats that suit children who are still walking little.
Between 4 and 7 years, Can Plana and Granja Aventura Park combine little animals, nature and games. Activities with monitors work very well at these ages.
From 8 years onwards, Can Gel engages them with applied science: milking and the cold chain, in addition to longer workshops. Add questions and field notebooks to maintain their curiosity.
Before booking, check the minimum age for each workshop and how long the children can manage walking. With that information, choose the farm and confirm the visit on its website.
Accessibility and logistics (Transport, parking, pushchairs)
With a pushchair or with reduced mobility, the visit changes depending on access: look for farms with flat entrances, adapted toilets and shaded areas to stop.
If you go by car, check if there is parking inside the farm before booking. Without a car, consider combining a train or bus with a short taxi ride to the farm.
Before booking, confirm by telephone the ramps, the width of the doors and the distance from the parking to the entrance. And if it rains, ask for a covered plan B so you don't end up stuck with the children in the car.
Budget and booking options (Offers, groups, packs)
Before paying, look at the price per person alongside the actual duration of the visit: a low rate with a one-hour tour turns out more expensive than one slightly higher for an entire morning.
Some farms have family packs and discounts for school groups, so ask when booking if your case fits. Also check what each ticket includes before paying.
If the ticket includes food, weigh up the convenience against bringing your own picnic. In any case, book in advance: places fill up, especially on weekends.
Frequently asked questions (Booking, safety, meals, pets, duration)
Bookings and cancellations
Book in advance, especially if you are going on a weekend and want to secure a place. Before paying, check the cancellation periods, which are usually between 24 and 72 h, and the conditions for rain.
On the day of the visit, arrive with a 10–15 min margin for check-in. If you are looking for more plans with children, consult the family activities in Barcelona at Picuco.
Safety and rules with animals
Children must always be accompanied by an adult and follow the instructor. Before entering, explain the basic rules to them: no running, speak softly and respect fences and gates.
Wash your hands after touching animals and avoid feeding them without permission.
Meals, picnic and allergies
Many farms have a picnic area, so ask when booking if you can bring your own food and if there is a kiosk or restaurant nearby. If anyone in the group has allergies, mention this at that time too, especially if you are going to do dairy or bread workshops.
Bring enough water and a bag for rubbish: in some farms the picnic area is far from the access point and there are not always bins at hand.
Duration of the visit and what to bring
The visit usually takes between 2 and 3 hours, and reaches 4 if you add a workshop and a picnic. With that foresight, you can organise your morning without rushing or racing.
For children, closed footwear and clothes that can get stained are essential. Add a cap and sun protection, because a large part of the route is outdoors.
It is advisable to put water, wipes and a light change of clothes in your backpack. A thin jacket comes in handy in shaded areas and in autumn, when the temperature drops at the end of the day.
Which one to choose? Our recommendation
You have five farms near Barcelona to choose from, and the decision depends on what you are looking for in your day. Can Jordi and Granja Aventura Park are the most convenient and educational options if you are going with small children and want a simple visit.
Can Gel fits if you are interested in the science of milk and how work is done on a farm. Can Plana and Mas Casablanca give you a full day, with a picnic included in the plan.
Before leaving, adjust your choice based on the children's age, car access and the season. Confirm schedules and availability by telephone or on each farm's website.
More family activities near Barcelona
If you want more, at Picuco you have family activities near Barcelona that go beyond the farm. There are pony rides, horse riding routes and children's paintball, among other proposals.
At Picuco, you compare options, check prices and book in minutes. Choose your farm, prepare your backpack and stay to watch the sun set over the meadows.
