Whenever there are holidays for kids, parents have to scratch heads and think about locations to take them to.
We were doing the same this March holidays..
Sentosa? – no, not again!
Malls? – every time same same?
Indoor playgrounds – don’t want..
Beach – nothing special..can go anytime
Kids wanted something “different” and after googling a bit, we zeroed on visiting Kranji Countryside.
Kranji countryside is a group of farms in the north-west of Singapore established by farmers with a view to promote local agriculture, edutainment for residents and conservation of natural resources.
There are different types of farms in Kranji countryside like vegetable farm, goat farm, fish and frog farms etc.
More information can be found here – http://www.kranjicountryside.com
We visited “Hay Dairies Goat Farm” and “Bollywood Veggies Farm”.
Left the home early in the morning around 8:30 AM because wanted to catch the goat milking session.
After around 20-25 minutes drive, we reached “Hay Dairies Goat Farm”. Never realized that we had left behind the concrete jungle and entered countryside already. Very pretty shades of green were dominating the scenery!
Here is the board that shows the direction –
The moment we entered the goat farm, that peculiar smell of goat poop and urine filled the nostrils…and brought back childhood memories of my ancestral village home in Kokan, Maharashtra, India…Felt very nice 🙂
My kiddos became very excited because got to see so many billys and nannies and kids at the same time..ba ba time!!
Milking session was on when we reached. All the goats looked healthy and happy and the equipment looked clean and latest. There was one guide who was giving information about goats, their milk and other related facts in detail. Great learning session for kids!
Many goats were relaxing, eating and taking naps..some had beard and that was a very funny sight…Some goats were naughty and locking horns with each other..also, they had cute expressions on their faces – ranging from calm to loving to angry. Ha ha!
We were so tempted to touch and play with them but for hygiene reasons, it is prohibited.
In Hay Dairies, the office has mementos, photos and lot of other information. There is a small shop that sells some snacks and most importantly “goat milk”. Goat milk is very light to digest and has many nutrients. Hay Dairies can deliver it to your doorsteps also.
More information can be found here –
Here are our bottles of goat milk – original and chocolate flavor.
After enjoying our time in Hay Dairies, we proceeded to “Bollywood Veggies Farm”.
Website – http://bollywoodveggies.com
Set in a rustic lush green environment, this farm grows many types of vegetables and fruits. It is a 10-acre area full of exotic wonders for the entire family. I mean where you get to see sugarcane, papaya, banana, coffee, aloe vera, pineapple – not as so-called-freshly-packed version – but as crops and trees?! So natural, so pure, so real..
Here is a wishing well at the entrance of the farm.
What a beautiful sight seen below –
Pineapple in its full glory. Wow!
So thoughtful the farm owners are for the ants and for the visitors..Live and Let live..
Variety of trees everywhere…
Contribute to keep the farm clean and have a free drink in the farm bistro!
Did you spot it? Someone meditating….
Spiky Spiky Cotton Tree…and since it’s a farm, a scarecrow has to be there..
and a message to protect our Mother Earth…
After walking around the farm, if you feel hungry, Worry NOT! Bollywood Veggies Farm have its own Bistro which serves fresh and healthy food..and some local flavors of Ice Cream – Durian, Corn, Coconut and so on. Yummy!
So if you want to experience refreshing countryside with all its attractions – farms, animals right in Singapore look no further, head straight to Kranji Countryside 🙂 🙂
How to visit?
by car or
by MRT and then take Kranji Countryside Express bus from Kranji MRT. Here is the bus schedule – http://www.kranjicountryside.com/bus_timetable.pdf
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Thanks for the infor, I have not visit to Kranji countryside yet although I went to Singapore so many times. Will try to go there by MRT.
I love this rustic side of Singapore – so educational for kids and adults alike!
My daughter has never seen a goat up close so this would be fun to do. I've always wanted to take her to a farm.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing. Noted down as possible ideas when I have to look after children for a day 😀
Farm visits are really getting more popular nowadays. We did this before at local farm when kids were younger and they liked the interaction with the animals.
I've always wanted to go to Kranji Countryside for a long while but because we don't drive, it is quite inconvenient for us! Can't wait for a good opportunity to bring the kiddos around to look at the goats. Beeeeehhhhhh~~~
I enjoy bringing my class previously to the Hey Dairies Farm and see them get all excited/shocked/mystified because kids, or rather Singaporeans, don't know that we have a few farms in our country… hahah!
This would be a really different adventure in Singapore. Kids would learn a lot being exposed to farm and it would be refreshing to have the countryside setting for a change.
It looks like it was an amazing visit. I'd definitely go for the goat farm – my son loves animals, we all do actually. Great recommendations!
Haven't tried Goat's milk before, does it taste like cow's milk? Heard from friends that it has a slightly pungent smell if it's direct from the farm lol.
That looks like a lot of fun! Who wouldn't love spending their day at the farm, learning about farm animals and just simply relaxing. It's good to expose kids to places like this.
I have heard about this place! Do your kids like it? Haha, this is only convenient for people who drive though, as it is pretty out of place.
This is definitely awesome. I'm postponing visiting Singapore coz I don't find malls exciting and there are too many beaches in India. Now, this in interesting. Thanks for sharing…
This is cool. I think it's great to explore locations that are not mainstream Singapore. It's healthy to try new seeing new places and experience new things.
Thanks for recommending a new destination to us. Every time I visit Singapore, it has always been the same places. LOL
This would be a great place for my kids to when we visit SG!
Kranji seems like a nice place far away from this daily hustle life,in the lap of nature.Nice photography.Enjoyed this,keep it up.
Wow, I think it's interesting to taste the chocolate-flavored goat milk. I imagined it as super rich and sweet. This place is quite unique than malls and usual places to go to on a weekend.
I don't even have kids and I would love to go here! When I was a child I went to a farm and milked a cow. I was soooo grossed out, but I had so much fun!! lol.
Nothing like a good interaction with the animals. I'm sure it'll be fun for the children.
Kranji is a good place to explore and close to the nature where kids can enjoy. I feel it is totally different part of Singapore.
Oh, this is a nice way to spend the day with the kids- away from the gadgets and malls. It is also a great learning experience for them.
Another great idea aside from going to a beach and a mall. I remember, when I was in Grade 4 my grandfather used to bring me to a farm…and it is very good to let your children know what is a real farm all about.
this is pretty good stuff, something away from the norm and to do with nature is amazing…
a good place for a family trip
children get to touch the animal and earn some knowledge
it's a nice area and we love the goat milk from hay dairies. the frog farm was fun too! we haven't explore the Bollywood veggies. Maybe next time
Never know Kranji has such a thing, gonna plan it on my next trip!
honestly i didnt know singapore has such a nice place! 🙂 good place to relax and spend some quality time with family
Thanks for sharing! I should put this in mind for a visit some day
Kranji countryside has been on my to-do list for a very long time. Need to make an effort to really go down and take a looksy with my girl!
Ai @ Sakura Haruka
Only in Singapore? 🙁
What a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle!
My church cell group friend planned a proposal at one of the remote spots at Bollywood Veggies (complete with 'live' guitar music from a friend), and the whole CG turned up to help him carry it out! Great memories.