Introduction: why choose these farms for kids near Barcelona
Context: benefits of visiting a farm with children
Choosing farms for kids near Barcelona is a simple way to learn through play and disconnect close to home. Little ones put a name to what they see on their plate: milk, eggs, vegetables and the work of the people who produce them. You'll smell hay and damp earth the moment you walk through the gate. For you it's an affordable, active plan; for them, an outdoor science class in a very hands-on format.
Selection criteria used
We selected 5 farms based on safety (enclosed grounds and protocols), educational activities with guides, reasonable distance from Barcelona (23-70 km), accessibility (pushchairs/toilets), good reviews and value for money. These criteria address "visiting a farm with kids near Barcelona" with verifiable, useful information so you can plan without surprises.
What you'll find in this guide
You'll get practical fact sheets with location, opening hours, approximate prices, best season and activities by age. We've included an interactive map, tips by age, accessibility and budget, plus key FAQs. It's designed so you can decide quickly and book with confidence.
1. Can Plana -- practical fact sheet
Quick facts (location, contact, opening hours)
Can Plana is in Vallgorguina (Valles Oriental), about 50 km from Barcelona, in a natural setting at the foot of the Montseny. Phone and bookings: 617 149 736 | canplana.cat; a farm school with family and school visits. Opening hours: weekends and public holidays according to their calendar; weekdays for groups by prior booking. Check availability before you go as they close during some seasons.
How to get there and accessibility
Drive via the AP-7 towards Girona, exit Vallgorguina (50-60 min depending on traffic). By public transport, take Rodalies R2 to Sant Celoni then a taxi (15 min). There's ample parking, compacted dirt paths and pushchair-accessible areas; check about adapted toilets before you go.
Price, best season and ideal for
Prices: check canplana.cat depending on the activity chosen. There are school packs, discounts for large families, single-parent families and people with disabilities. Spring and autumn offer mild weather and more farm activity. Ideal for ages 3-10 and for visiting a farm with family near Barcelona with babies if you bring a baby carrier for some areas.
What to do: top activities and typical duration
- Guided farm tour: goats, lambs, farmyard and stables with a guide.
- Mato workshop (traditional Catalan fresh cheese), perfect for little hands.
- Pirate Adventure and La Fada dels Estels: themed activities combining nature and play.
- Family camping under the stars (seasonal).
- Seasonal activities: Castanyada, searching for the Tio, calcotada and scientific bird ringing. Allow 2.5-3 hours; book on the website and wear closed shoes and bring a light change of clothes.
Sources: canplana.cat and granjacanplana.com (2026). Check availability before you go.
2. Can Gel -- practical fact sheet
Quick facts (location, contact, opening hours)
Can Gel is a family dairy farm since 1910 in Canyamars (Dosrius, Maresme), about 40 km from Barcelona. It produces Pastoret dairy products. Contact and bookings: 600 437 181 | can-gel.com; they accept school groups and family activities at weekends. Usual opening hours: Saturdays and Sundays with morning and afternoon time slots, with limited capacity.
How to get there and accessibility
By car via C-32 + C-60 (40-50 min); follow signs towards Dosrius/Canyamars. Public transport: train to Mataro and intercity bus to Dosrius, then a short taxi ride. Parking at the farmhouse and main entrances are flat; some stable areas have grates that may be tricky for pushchairs.
Price, best season and ideal for
"From farm to milk" guided tour: adults 10-13 EUR, children 8-10 EUR; group discounts available. Best season: year-round, with more activity during milking times. Perfect for ages 4-12 and for families curious about where milk and cheese come from.
What to do: top activities and typical duration
- "Viu Can Gel": an educational, interactive visit through the stable, milking explanation and cold tank tour.
- Direct contact with calves, feeding and milking for the little ones.
- Mini farm with goats, sheep, piglets, chickens, a horse and a pony.
- Pastoret dairy tasting at the end of the visit. Allow 1.5-2 hours and wear shoes you can wipe clean; book your time slot in advance at can-gel.com.
Sources: can-gel.com, sortirambnens.com and mammaproof.org (2026). Check opening hours before you go.
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3. Granja Aventura Park -- practical fact sheet
Quick facts (location, contact, opening hours)
Granja Aventura Park is in Viladecavalls (Valles Occidental), about 30 km from Barcelona. Website and bookings: granjaaventurapark.com; it combines an educational farm with adventure circuits in the heart of nature. Opening hours: weekends and public holidays, from 10:30 to 18:00 (February to June and September to November), from 10:30 to 17:00 (January and December). In summer (July and August) it opens from 16:30 to 22:00.
How to get there and accessibility
By car via AP-7 or C-16 to Viladecavalls (25-35 min from Barcelona). Free, spacious parking. Pushchair-accessible paths in the farm area; adventure circuits require closed shoes.
Price, best season and ideal for
Admission: adults 14.90 EUR, children (3-12 years) 12.90 EUR, babies (1-2 years) 3.95 EUR, under 1 year free. 10% discount for large families, single-parent families and people with disabilities. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for weather and crowd levels. Ideal for children aged 2 to 12; older kids especially enjoy the zip line circuits.
What to do: top activities and typical duration
- Educational farm: feed goats, chickens and rabbits and learn about their care.
- Zip lines and treetop adventure circuits (various difficulty levels).
- Sensory and imaginative play area for the youngest visitors.
- Seasonal themed workshops: Castanyada, Christmas, Carnival and Easter. Allow 3-4 hours to enjoy everything. Wear closed shoes, a cap and bring water. Google rating: 4.2/5.
Sources: granjaaventurapark.com, mammaproof.org and atrapalo.com (2026). Base prices; check the website for rates on your specific date.
4. Mas Casablanca -- practical fact sheet
Quick facts (location, contact, opening hours)
Mas Casablanca is in Taradell (Osona), about 70 km from Barcelona via the C-17. It's a traditional farmhouse that functions as a living museum of Catalan rural life. Contact: 621 241 217 | mascasablanca.com; family visits, school visits and, on special dates, open days. Opening hours: weekends in set time slots and weekdays for groups by prior booking. Pep and Roser, the owners, have been opening their doors to families for over 20 years.
How to get there and accessibility
Drive 1 h - 1 h 15 min via C-17 towards Vic/Taradell and follow rural signage. Ample parking, firm surfaces and gently sloping areas; check toilet accessibility. They can accommodate school buses and family minivans.
Price, best season and ideal for
Prices: check directly with the farmhouse (621 241 217 or mascasablanca.com) as they vary depending on the activity and group size. Best season: spring and autumn, plus dates with special activities (lambs, vegetable garden). Recommended for ages 0-10; with babies, combine pushchair and carrier.
What to do: top activities and typical duration
- Signposted route through the pens (sheep, rabbits, birds) with simple explanations.
- Farm workshop (bread, fresh cheese or vegetable garden) depending on the calendar.
- Picnic areas, shade and play zones. Allow 3 hours if you do a workshop; book your place and arrive 15 minutes early. Between distant church bells and the rooster's crow, the farmhouse sounds like the countryside come to life.
Sources: farmhouse website and communications (mascasablanca.com, 2025). Check opening hours/prices before you go.
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5. Aula Entorn Rural Can Jordi -- practical fact sheet
Quick facts (location, contact, opening hours)
Aula d'Entorn Rural Can Jordi is in Rubi (Valles Occidental), 23 km from Barcelona. Information and bookings: 935 861 358 | aulaentornruralcanjordi.com; a farm school with programmes for schools and families. Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 16:00, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 to 17:00. Google rating: 4.6/5 (over 100 reviews).
How to get there and accessibility
Via C-16/AP-7 in 25-35 min; FGC train to Rubi and urban bus with a nearby stop. Parking close by, flat access and good signage; they have covered spaces for rainy days.
Price, best season and ideal for
Family visit price: 9.50 EUR per person (children from 1 year old); under 1 year free. Group discounts available. Spring and autumn have the most workshops. Ideal for ages 2-12 and for anyone looking for a hands-on educational experience with animal contact a short distance from Barcelona.
What to do: top activities and typical duration
- Pony rides for the little ones: one of Can Jordi's star activities.
- Organic vegetable garden: sowing, watering and harvesting depending on the season.
- Horse riding lessons for all ages and levels.
- Farm with domestic animals and interactive "touch and feel" area.
- On-site restaurant with homemade seasonal cooking. Book in advance at aulaentornruralcanjordi.com. Wear comfortable shoes and bring insect repellent in summer.
Sources: aulaentornruralcanjordi.com, animaldreams.es and badgie.com (2026).
Interactive map of the farms for kids near Barcelona
How to use the interactive map (embed and filters)
In the Picuco guide you'll find an embedded map with all 5 locations. Use zoom to see access routes, tap a pin to open its fact sheet and press "Get directions" for driving or public transport routes. Activate filters by tags: "families", "school", "animals", "pushchair accessible" and "picnic area", and create your own family day trips near Barcelona with a couple of clicks. You'll see travel times and alternatives at a glance if there's traffic.
Points of interest and approximate travel times
- Can Plana (Montseny): 55-65 min; picnic areas in Santa Fe and facilities with toilets in Sant Celoni.
- Can Gel (Dosrius): 45-55 min; Parc del Corredor, Canyamars picnic area.
- Granja Aventura Park (Viladecavalls): 25-35 min; free parking and integrated picnic zone.
- Mas Casablanca (Taradell): 70-75 min; green area in Taradell and Vic old town.
- Can Jordi (Rubi): 25-35 min; urban parks with fountains and toilets. Travel times from Barcelona are approximate and depend on traffic.
Suggested combined routes
- Half day: Can Jordi + picnic in a Rubi park.
- Full day: Can Plana + short walk in the Montseny.
- Gentle alternative: Can Gel in the morning + picnic area in El Corredor.
- With adventure: Granja Aventura Park half day (circuits + farm). In summer, prioritise shade and nearby fountains; in winter, combine with covered spaces shown on the map. The green and blue tones on the map help you gauge where it's cooler or sunnier.
Tips for choosing farms for kids near Barcelona by age, accessibility and budget
Choosing by age and suitable activities
For ages 0-3, look for calm and accessible spaces: Can Jordi for its sensory corner and Mas Casablanca for its short routes. For ages 4-7, Can Plana and Granja Aventura Park combine animals, nature and games; guided activities for kids work really well at these ages. For ages 8+, Can Gel hooks them with applied science (milking, cold chain) and longer workshops; add questions and field notebooks to keep their curiosity alive.
Accessibility and logistics (transport, parking, pushchairs)
If you're going with a pushchair or have reduced mobility, prioritise flat access, adapted toilets and shade; Can Jordi and Granja Aventura Park are comfortable options. By car, check for on-site parking; without a car, combine train/bus + short taxi ride (Can Plana and Can Gel). Before booking, confirm ramps, door widths, parking distance and whether there's a covered plan B if it rains.
Budget and booking options (offers, groups, packs)
Compare prices per person and actual visit duration; some farms offer family packs or school discounts. When meals are included as an option, weigh up convenience versus bringing your own picnic. Check updated prices on the official website or on Picuco and review what each ticket includes before paying.
Frequently asked questions (booking, safety, meals, pets, duration)
Bookings and cancellations
Book online on each farm's website or browse family activities in Barcelona on Picuco to compare options and secure a spot at weekends. Check cancellation deadlines (typically 24-72 h) and rain policies. Arrive 10-15 minutes early for check-in.
Safety and rules with animals
Children must always be accompanied by an adult and follow the guide. Wash your hands after touching animals and don't feed them without permission. Explain the basic rules beforehand: no running, speak softly and respect fences and gates.
Meals, picnic and allergies
Many farms have a picnic area; confirm whether they allow your own food and if there's a kiosk or nearby restaurant. If there are allergies, let them know when booking, especially for dairy or bread workshops. Bring enough water and a bag for rubbish.
Visit duration and what to bring
Typical duration: 2-3 hours (up to 4 with a workshop and picnic). Quick checklist:
- Closed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
- Cap and sunscreen.
- Water, wet wipes and a light change of clothes.
- Thin jacket for shade and autumn. A sip of cool water from your flask sets the rhythm of the day.
Which one should you choose? Our recommendation
If you're looking for farms for kids near Barcelona, here are five tried-and-tested options close by. Can Jordi and Granja Aventura Park are convenient and educational; Can Gel fascinates anyone who loves the science of milk; Can Plana and Mas Casablanca are perfect for a full day out with a picnic. Adjust by age, access and season, and confirm opening hours and availability before you head out.
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