Great Yorkshire Farms for the Kids – my kids are getting older now, but we always loved farm parks.
With petting zoos, sand pits, climbing frames and barrel rides, there is so much for them to do and it’s great for them to run wild outside.
I’ve put a list together for you of some of the best farm parks in Yorkshire. I’ve also adding some extra places that might not be actual farm parks but tick similar boxes with lots of outdoor play.
Piglets Adventure Farm Park, York
Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe Moor Ln, Towthorpe, York YO32 9ST
Piglets has always been one of our favourites.
“What will you do first? Jump for joy on our Bouncing Pillows, take a swing at Crazy Golf or tackle the Olym-Pig Assault Course! You can sculpt sandcastles in the Giant Sand Pit, climb over Giant Pigs, beat mum and dad on the Pedal Go-Karts, be a farmer on your own Kidbine Tractor, and explore the Fairy Tale and Farmyard Trails… there’s just so much to do!
And the fun continues indoors! Hop aboard the Tractor & Trailer ride to our Undercover Indoor Play Barn, race friends on Ride-on Tractors, brave our Drop Slides and dig for victory on our NEW JCB wooden diggers!
Come and have a great family day out!”
Check what they are doing for Halloween and Christmas too.
Have a look at our review of May-Hem at Piglets.
Cannon Hall Farm
Bark House Ln, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT
From their website: ‘Cannon Hall Farm is officially the best family day out in Yorkshire after being named Best Large Visitor Attraction in the White Rose Awards. There’s a reason why we’ve won multiple awards – and why we have been called the perfect family day out.
Come and visit our family owned farmed in the rolling Pennine foothills and spend the day admiring the scenery, the animals and letting the kids run off some steam in our amazing play areas.’.
Have a look at this great review of Cannon Hall Farm.
Beetle Bank Farm, York
Moor Ln, Murton, York YO19 5XD
From the Beetle Bank Farm website: “From pygmy hedgehogs to rheas, turkeys to goats, we have lots of wonderful animals for you to get to know. Our friendly staff are on hand to answer your questions and help you look after these beautiful creatures.
Let off steam in the fields, go wild in the adventure playground, have fun in the sand pit or ride on the tractors and play with the inflatables. We predict two things: you won’t be bored and you’ll sleep well tonight!
Café and farm shop
Relax and revive over breakfast, lunch or a cup of tea in our café looking out over the beautiful grounds. All our food and produce is local, delicious and homemade.”
Monk Park Farm
Green Ln, Thirsk YO7 2AG
Monk Park Farm has a varied collection of both Outdoor and Indoor Feeding Areas where you can see such as lambs, sheep, goats, calves, cattle, pigs, ponies, donkeys, horses, llamas, alpacas, wallabies, albino wallabies, deer, ducks, geese, hens, peacocks, rabbits and guinea pigs – and playgrounds to boot!
“We hope you’ll like what we’ve done so far, and there’s more to come – we have extended the Petting Barn, installed a new Kids Mini Train Ride, two gigantic Air Bouncers, refurbished the picnic and play area near the pond and we’ve been working hard to make our paths more pram and wheelchair friendly.”
Big Sheep, Little Cow
Aiskew Watermill, Bedale DL8 1AW
If you’re looking for a fun family-day out then look no further the Big Sheep, Little Cow
“We aim to provide you with a unique hands on farm experience for children and adults, with a range of indoor and outdoor play. Fun for all ages.”
Thornton Hall Farm
Thornton-in-Craven, Skipton BD23 3TS
“Experience hands-on animal encounters at our AWARD-WINNING working farm here at Thornton Hall Farm.
Climb on board our Safari Ride and take a trip to our Deer Park then enjoy some delicious food in our onsite diner while the little ones burn off the remainder of their energy in our huge fun filled Play Barn… a fun-filled, informative family day out, RAIN OR SHINE!”
Other Similar Places to Visit
The following are not exactly farms but may have a lot of the things you are looking for.
Web Adventure Park
Clifton Gate Business Park, Wigginton Rd, York YO32 2RH
There is lots to do at the Web Adventure Park from a huge soft play to fairground rides, large sand pit and petting zoo.
“Come and explore our animal zone, a lovely area to walk around and visit our furry friends. Animal feed can be purchased and dropped into the troughs for them to gobble up.
There are chipmunks, guinea pigs, pigs, and more! Some of our animals are rescued, so we hope you see how loved and looked after they are.”
Temple Newsam Leeds
Temple Newsam is a beautiful place to take the kids in Leeds. There’s a stately home, cafe and farm and acres to explore.
See my full review of Temple Newsam and photos here.
Kilnsey Park Estate
The Kilnsey Park Estate has a nature walk, animals and family fun fishing. Set in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales near the overhanging Kilnsey Crag.
See our full review of Kilnsey Park Estate here.
William’s Den, North Cave, East Yorkshire
William’s Den includes a 475sqm play barn and extensive outdoor play – including a 50metre zip wire, den making area and ‘mountains and molehills’ space for kids to run, jump and roll around freely. It’s fab and completely worth a visit.
Have a look at my William’s Den review and video here.
York Maze, North Yorkshire
York Maze is brilliant and a fantastic day out, we love it there and go every year. With a huge maize maze, bouncy pillows, giant slides and brilliant shows, it really is one of the best family days out Yorkshire.
They are only open during the Summer and at Halloween – we have reviewed both and made a video.
Stockeld Park, Wetherby
Stockeld Park is one of my favourite family days out in Yorkshire. There will be a roller or ice rink as well as the Enchanted Forest and the Maze. The Indoor play area will also be in place to let the kids play while you have a cuppa.
Have a look at our reviews of Stockeld Park in Summer and Stockeld Park’s Christmas Adventure.
Check out our big post on Family Days Out in Yorkshire.