Frequently asked questions
Fishing
No. We supply you with the equipment and give you a demonstration. Please do not bring your own rods and nets etc onto the farm.
All fish caught must be killed and paid for. We need to ensure the fishing is carried out in the most humane way possible. The fish will not recover from the stress of being caught if placed back in the water.
Our farm fishing license covers all our visitors. Children under 12 don’t require a license anyway.
No need to book in advance—just turn up on the day and purchase your tickets when you arrive! Fishing is available every weekend and during school holidays. Since it’s weather-dependent, we recommend calling ahead to check availability. To avoid queues, we suggest arriving early, as fishing opens at 10am. On busy, sunny Saturday afternoons, there may be a short wait.
£12 per kilo
Yes. We sell ice packs in the fish shop for £1, which will keep the fish cold for a couple of hours.
Yes of course. We realise some people may not want to do this bit. Just ask any of the staff to help when you are there.
During busier times of the year, especially in the summer period, it will always tend to have more people visiting the site. With this in mind, we please ask that you remain patient with our staff whilst they do their best to attend to you as soon as possible. Thank you.
Weather permitting, this area is open 10am – 4pm, with last rods at 3:30pm. Please plan your journey ahead of time as there may be a wait to collect the rods, which are provided subject to availability. Thank you.
BBQs
No. You may bring a small parasol and foldable chairs.
You can buy them at the fishery once you’ve caught your fish. £7.50 for small and £12 for large. We have a dedicated BBQing area which is open from 10am until 4pm (in July & August it’s 5pm) and operates on a first come first serve basis. Please note the area is just for cooking the caught fish and cannot be used to cook other food.
Yes these are extremely popular and do need to be booked in advance. You can do this through the BBQ page on our website.
Yes, our BBQs vary in size. Mallard is our biggest BBQ and can accommodate 31 people, Willow can fit 15 and all other BBQs have a maximum of 12 people (including children).
General
Yes we have baby changing facilities in one of our toilets accessed once inside the farm. Please ask a member of staff to help.
Yes! You can buy vouchers for admission and fishing, or to use on our on-line fish shop. Just ask at reception or purchase through our on-line shop.
Yes of course! We have lots of picnic benches around the farm, and a dedicated picnicking spot next to the Crazy golf.
No. You are very welcome to use our cafe and shop without coming onto the farm.
Yes we welcome dogs, but ask that you keep them on a lead and clean up after them.
Yes we do a family season ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) for £120, which lasts for 12 months.
No. There are various campsites nearby though – for instance Far Peak Camping.
Yes we have a little play area for children which includes slides, climbing apparatus, swing and a sandpit.
Most of the paths around the ponds in the trout farm are covered in gravel, however there are some walkways that are concrete or soil so a wheelchair is possible. In summary, you could get round some of the farm, but not all of it. If you would like to fish, it is possible to get a wheelchair onto the pontoons on the river. Just ask the staff in the fishery to help you. And yes we have a disabled toilet next to our café.
Farm 9am – 4:30pm, Shop 9am – 5pm, Café 9am – 5pm (Hot food ends 3:30pm), Catch Your Own 10am – 4:00pm (last rods 3:30pm), Last BBQ’s 3:15pm
Car Park
There is some parking in and around the village, which is free. Alternatively, there are 3 fee-paying car parks for Trout Farm visitors, the parking is charged at £5 for the day. To find these car parks please turn left at The Swan Hotel and follow the signs up the road.
*PLEASE NOTE: ArdPark is not associated with Bibury Trout Farm and is no longer operating on-site, Bibury Trout Farm has taken now over management of that car park*
Cafe
No. We have plenty of seating at the front and back of the cafe, it’s very unlikely that you would need to wait for a table.
Buying Fish
Yes we do. Please email st***@****************co.uk with your enquiry or call the office number.
Jobs
We are regularly on the look out for bright and conscientious people to join our team. If you are interested, please send your CV and a cover letter to en*******@****************co.uk