De Hertenkamp en Kinderboerderij Houthoeve

De Hertenkamp en Kinderboerderij Houthoeve

What happened in 1828? One of the events was the opening of the Hertenkamp, which still exists to-date. This is why I love how historical artefacts and places are preserved and maintained in Europe. The kinderboerderij was then added in year 1967. This lovey spacious farm has animals ranging from deers, ponies, goats to pigs and poultries. Some of them walk freely on the farm where kids can pad them. There is also a  playground for kids with slides and other climbing facilities. To support the farm, you can adopt animals from there, check their website for details. 

The 'Eethuis Nurks' cafe is located near the parking space of the Haarlemmerhout. The farm is located in the Haarlemmerhout city park right outside of the Haarlem city on the south side, very accessible from allover Haarlem as well as from neighbouring villages like Heemstede.

Photo source: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kinderboerderij-de-Houthoeve/445906808754870

Entrance is for free.

Address: Hertenkamplaen 3, 2012CV. Haarlem 
023-5326487 

Info@houthoeve.nl

Opening hours:
1 March - 1 November Tue-Fri 10-12:30, 13:00-17:00. Sat- Sun 10-17:00.

1 November 1 March Tue-Fri 10-12:30, 13:00-16:30, Sat-Sun 10-16:30.

Closed on the weekends of December and January as well as pubic holidays.

Kinderboerderij 't Molentje

The kinderboerderij Molentje is one of the oldest kids' farm in the Netherlands, operating since 1951. Kids can touch and pad free-walking goats while seeing other animals like donkeys, lama, cows, chickens, peacocks and rabbits etc. 

The farm is next to the Gronendaal speeltuin.
We were at the farm on a Saturday and an 11 year-old girl came to us and ask if we need any help. Turn out that she is doing voluntary work every weekend to run the farm, helping to clean the stalls, feeding animals, talking to visitors, etc. Such a lovely idea for animal loving kids.

photo source: Kinderboerderij 't Molentje Facebook

There is a family run little pony-riding stall right outside of the parking lot. Kids can have a round of pony ride for 1 Eur. Aways a hit for my little one. From Haarlem Centre it is 20 minutes bike ride to get there.  


Entrance is for free.

Address: Burgemeester Van Rappardlaan 1, 2012WR,
Heemstede (in the wandelbos Groenendaal)
Opening hours: Daily from 10:00- 16:30

Kinderboerderijheemstede@xs4all.nl

(023) 528 94 62 

http://www.everyoneweb.com/kinderboerderijHeemstede

Haarlem Effect Playgroups

Haarlem Playgroup for 0-2.5 year-old

Organized by the Haarlem Effect, these subsidized baby and toddler playgroups take place in diversed locations across Haarlem. The playgroup welcomes parents and grandparents to join together with their kids up to 2.5 year-old.

The playgroup is led by a leidster where kids can play together while parents can chat over a cup of coffee. Besides playing with other kids, activities like reading, singing and group games are also being taken care of.

You can just drop by in any one of the playgroups. 

There is a small fee for each playgroup or you can get a 10-session abonnement. 

Check their official website for locations and timing. 

Informatieboerderij Zorgvrij

Informatieboerderij Zorgvrij Spaarnwoude

The zorgvrij kinderboederij is in Spaarnwoude, Velsen, approximately 20 minutes bike ride from Haarlem centre. 

The boederij has a session of indoor cow stall, spaces for smaller animals like rabbits and chickens and a free running farm where kids can pad goats. Next to animals, there are 2 playgrounds for younger and older kids respectively, with ample facilities to play with where parents can sit on benches with close proximity. 

There is a daily milking session at 17:00 that kids can witness electronic milking. You can also buy fresh raw cow-milk there. They will provide instruction on how to prepare the milk.

The restaurant "Onder de Platanen” is right behind the playground for young kids with a terrace. They provide colouring pages for kids as well as books and puzzles to entertain the young guests. Next to regular pancakes, they also have house specialities, salad and sandwiches on their menu. 

Entrance to the boederij is free of charge.

There are all sorts of activities organized for different ages, also during summer holiday period. 

Opening hours

1 November - 1 March (winter period) Wednesday - Sunday  11:00 - 17:00,
1 March- 1 November (summer period) Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 - 17:00. 

Also open on Mondays and Tuesdays during school vacations of the north region.

The stall and  the playgroups are open all days. 

Address:
Genieweg 50 (aan de R101)
1981 LN Velsen-Zuid

Tel. 023- 520 28 28
info@spaarnwoude.nl 

http://www.spaarnwoude.nl/v_zoeken/print.asp?menu=02700003_000000&n_code=1