Petting farms not only give children a never-to-forget experience, they are also a guaranteed fun day out for all the family.

Whether you're looking to entertain the kids during the school holidays or you are organising a weekend treat, Surrey and north-east Hampshire is not short of great sites to get up close and personal with cute baby animals.

With the chance to ride around on mini tractors and feed their fluffy friends, here is our guide to the best petting farms on our doorstep.

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