Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School

Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Winchester SO21 2NB
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8.9 36 Reviews
  • Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School, Winchester
At Farley Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School, children learn and play in a unique outdoor environment. The nursery provides high-quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

The nursery features the Yurt classrooms made from local and sustainable materials, and plenty of outdoor space. Activities include growing and harvesting vegetables, visiting the zoo and dairy farm at the neighbouring Sparsholt College, picnics, outdoor story time and many more opportunities to nurture each child's creativity and confidence.

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Care Provided by Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Janine Hollands (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School

  • Full day (8:00am – 6:00pm) from £84.60

  • We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer.

Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School Reviews (36)

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Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.862) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School has 36 reviews.

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Review from Alice S (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An absolutely wonderful environment for my little girl. She is thriving and her confidence has increased so much because of the fabulous staff and unique environment. Management are top tier and willing to help with anything. Would highly recommend

Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear your little one is thriving and growing in confidence. Your kind words about our team and environment mean a lot, and we're so pleased to have your recommendation!


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Review from Sam H (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have both our kids at this nursery - one in the "top conker" pre-school yurt, and one just started in the babies yurt. We honestly couldn't be happier with everything.


The outdoor setting is really amazing - the kids love being in the sandpit, on the field, sliding in the mud, etc. They come home

smiling every day, and the oldest has been asking to go more frequently!


The staff are what really make it, though. Genuinely every member of staff is amazing, from the manager and the management team through to every single person in every yurt. While it's obviously always difficult sending your baby off to nursery, we honestly haven't really worried at all about our youngest starting, because we're so confident in how brilliant everyone is. And she has settled beautifully!


We recommend Farley to all our pregnant friends and family, we honestly couldn't recommend it more highly.


Reply from Jessica Griffin, Marketing Executive at Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! It's amazing to hear how happy both your children are and how much they're enjoying their time with us-mud slides and all! We're especially grateful for your kind words about the team; they'll be so pleased to know they've made such a positive impact. Your recommendation means the world to us!


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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children have thrived here. Enjoying the unique outdoor environment whilst also getting the specialist knowledge from the nursery workers. The way that the syllabus is incorporated into the outside learning environment is really great and lets our children be children.

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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn’t recommend Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School highly enough! Our daughter is absolutely thriving there and very happy. We’re always impressed with all the staff and the creative activities they do with the children. It’s such a unique environment, we feel so lucky! We’ve already put
our second child’s name down, even though they are still a few months away from being born.

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Review from Danielle F (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Farley Nursery School Sparsholt what can I say. The staff are so enthusiastic and welcoming. Being faced with the horrendous British weather on a daily basis getting wet and cold alongside the children, they are always still smiling at the end of every day.
The love, care, kindness and cuddles they
provide to the little ones more often than not go beyond what they are paid for.
Farley really is one big happy family and the thought of our Farley experience coming to an end and embarking on the school journey with my youngest is sad but I know she has had the best experience and preparation for school.
A huge shout-out to 6 of the staff members. These individuals have really made our journey extra special over the 7 years we have been at Farley and we will more than miss you all. You are a fab team and we are so grateful to have found such a wonderful unique nursery for our little people.

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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has recently started at Farley and as a first-time mum the prospect of putting her into nursery was rather daunting, however, she has settled in so well and the staff were so diligent at taking time to update me on her day and clearly care for her so well. I see pictures of her happy and
smiling and when I pick her up and drop her off she's clearly having a fantastic experience. I can see her confidence growing and little friendships forming. Not only can I see how much she loves her days there, but all the children always appear to be having so much fun and loving the outdoors. It's so refreshing to see.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have loved our experience with Farley nursery at Sparsholt. My partner's little girl had 3 wonderful years with them and she still talks about her fabulous experiences daily! We now have our youngest there and she goes in with a smile and leaves with one- we love the photo updates to see how she
is enjoying her day and she genuinely has developed a love for the outdoors .. and she comes home pooped and ready for bed (its a win all round!). Each and every staff member is caring, patient and so kind and I have full faith that our girl is being looked after brilliantly. We love it!

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Review from C S (Father of Child) published on 31 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Farley is a wonderful caring Nursery, the staff are wonderful, the facilities are excellent and they're extremely flexible to the individual needs of your child. If you want your child to spend more time outside being at one with the world, this is the place for you!

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children attend Farley, Sparsholt and absolutely love it. We moved them from another nursery at the end of last year and haven't looked back. The staff are exceptional - caring, engaging and enthusiastic. The outdoor learning environment is fantastic and the opportunities and activities
available are just brilliant! Could not be happier that our children go here.

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Review from Louis M (Father of Child) published on 27 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our sons have luckily attended Farley over the years and our youngest is now in his last year within the Top Conker Room having worked his way up through all 3 Yurts. The team Farley are exceptional in all they do. They always do the best for the children and both children and staff are always
happy and always beaming a smile no matter what the British weather throws. The team have really supported us and been really flexible in everything that they do. The staff, who are all fabulous Farley family helped developed our boys into confident, independent, caring young individuals with great friends which is an absolute joy to watch. If I could sum up Farley and what they do in one world it would be exceptional. Well done all involved. We are so grateful to each and everyone involved. And the Cheese and Wine parent's evenings are great fun too.

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Review from Gemma I (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Farley Sparsholt is the perfect nursery for our energy-filled, inquisitive nearly 2 year old. Starting forest nursery at 11months old, before he could walk, was questioned by some friends, but the staff made him so welcome from the word go and activities are always age/ ability appropriate. From the
start he has gone in in the morning happily, he now trots in and barely looks back and when I collect him after a full day at 6pm he wants to keep on playing. Staff always have a smile on their face and it's unusual to hear or see kids upset when you enter the yard at the end of the day. No matter the weather, they seem to have a great time and have the ability to spend plenty of time outside whilst never getting too cold. I am amazed on a regular basis by the creative things they get upto. I feel so lucky that we managed to get a space there, what a way to start out as a child! I often wish I could stay and play as opposed to heading off to work!

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Review from Claire C (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My toddlers have been at Farley since September 2022 and I have to say it is the best thing they do all week. They enjoy every second, so much so that one sometimes doesn't want to leave at the end of the day!! They get to do so many fun and messy things and are looked after so incredibly well. They
love the staff there and sometimes even run and hug them when we arrive in the morning! They both love animals so all the trips to the farm etc at the college is just wonderful. They always look for 'horsies' in the field when they arrive and just can't wait to get stuck in to the fun each day.
I am so glad we chose Farley, we have never looked back!

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Farley nursery has a wonderful caring staff that genuinely seems to enjoy looking after the children and creating fun and stimulating learning environments. They take the time to get to know your child as an individual and you always feel like they are in safe hands. They've really helped my boy to
eat more adventurously and the pack mentality helps! Keep up the good work.

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Review from T C (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

5 star nursery! My son attends 4 days a week, and loves 'Farley days'. He is always greeted with a jolly, bubbly welcome at the gates and is always happy to go in, skipping in with a smile on his face. I hear about all sorts of exciting activities, games and fun they have throughout the day at pick
up, where staff give a happy and thorough overview of the day. Pictures are updated to EY log and Instagram regularly so we get to see snippets of their day too. He has made some great friends and is thriving in the wonderful, engaging and nurturing environment they provide. The 'mum guilt' of work is alleviated knowing he has such great fun days in such good care. The stacks of muddy washing speak volumes for the amount of outdoor fun that is had!

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Review from Lee J (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Sparsholt are fantastic and offer a great care to my son. The activities they do and the fun they evoke are absolutely first class. The food provided give lady great variety and has helped expand the food that our son now eats

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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

One of the best decisions we have made for our son is to have him attend Farley Sparsholt Nursery. He absolutely loves his days there, filled with exploring, outdoor play and lots of learning. The team are the absolute best; smiley, positive, flexible and so engaging with the children. Thank you for
looking after our soon so well!

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Review from Emma A (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been with Farley Nursery at Sparsholt for 4 years and in that time have had the most wonderful experience. The staff are so dedicated and caring and fully embrace the outdoor learning mentality (they deserve 10 stars!!). Our children love attending and we love seeing them thrive in the setting.
Some of the highlights are the nativity in the barn and sports day, but the day to day activities and experiences are also so valuable and we are lucky that our children have had the chance of such a special start to their education. The addition of cooked meals has just topped the already great experience.

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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Farley is the most magical place for children - I wish I had been able to go to a nursery like Farley when I was little. The ethos and values they stand by align to us as a family. Both my son and daughter have been so happy there since the day they started. The staff are caring and so fun for the children.
If you are looking for a nursery that supports and develops your child with freedom and kindness, Farley is outstanding.

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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children attended Farley Nursery from the age of one up until starting school, and they loved every day there. The largely outdoor setting was perfect for them - it captured their imagination and enthusiasm and allowed them to expend their endless energy and develop their physical abilities
to a high level.
The staff are always attentive, caring and great fun. Farley had two managers over the time my children were there, and they are both still loved by my kids. They are very dedicated, great team leaders, very supportive and keep the team enthusiastic, even on the rainiest days!
Farley also benefits from its location - trips to see the cows being milked, lambing in Spring, and the Christmas Nativity held in one of the College farm barns with real donkeys add to the wonderful times the children have there.
I’m so glad my children went to Farley!

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery where my daughter has been supported and guided by the wonderful staff. Farley at Sparsholt was always where we wanted our daughter to go, as her cousin had previously attended. In particular, their care of the children, and staff, throughout the Covid pandemic has been exceptional.
My daughter has made wonderful friends, is independent, kind and caring. It’s a joy to drop her to Farley, knowing she is so well cared for whilst I am at work.

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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.862)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.862) out of 10 for Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.833 for Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (62 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.833

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.029 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 number of registered child places is 14. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.429

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Janine Hollands

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

Every day at Farley we encourage children to be curious and imaginative in our wonderful outdoor learning environment. In doing so, they soon develop a real love of learning and a curious mind.


Our experienced team come with a wealth of early years learning insight. We know that every child is different with their own story to tell, so we make sure that your child learns in a way and at a pace that’s right for them.


Seeing is believing at Farley Sparsholt so do come along and say hello. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our magical setting.


Frequently Asked Questions about Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School accepts?

Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School Open?

Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School have capacity for?

Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Farley, Sparsholt Outdoor Nursery School to the centre of Winchester?

3.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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