Playdale Farm Park
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Playdale Farm Park
Playdale Farm Park
4.5
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Farm park visitor centre,family attraction with farm animals,play areas,gift shop and cafe
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Joanne B
8 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Absolute fantastic day out with my boys (4 & nearly 3) loads to do even with a few showers. Spent nearly 5 hours there so great value for money. Kids loved feeding the animals and seeing them all. Loads of play areas to keep them busy 2. Staff were so helpful and friendly . Had a lovely lunch in the cafe.
Written 24 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Pebbleheed
Manchester, UK93 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Pros:
Animal feeding
Animal handling
The go-karts
The wooden sledge run
Several playgrounds
Cons:
Go-karts and sledge - not enough items when busy
This is a great day out for families with young kids. Ours was 4 when we visited and loved every second of the day. They didn’t want to leave (we spent around 5 hours here).
The animals are the standard type of animals you’d expect to see at a farm. But most young kids love animals, so it’s not an issue. Handling the chicks and guineapigs is fun for the kids too.
There are several playgrounds, all outdoor except for two. Plenty of slides and things to climb on. But the main attractions for our child was the peddle go karts and the wooden sledge ride. As the place was quiet during term time in May, he could have as many goes as he wanted on them. And he loved that. These two attractions are what he spent most of his time on. My concern for weekends or school holidays is that it may be busy and you’d have to queue for these two attractions. So if you can go during term time - do so!
There’s a cafe here. The choice of food is decent enough. Potatoes, sandwiches, toasties, burgers etc. They do options for kids too, with reasonably priced packs available. Ours loved this.
The farm also allows people to bring their own food. This is a nice touch as not all places allow this. And to help there’s a sheltered picnic area outside. Perfect.
Overall, a great spot for young families. Our child said this was the best place we’d been all week, and slept all the way home after being non-stop all day.
Highly recommended.
Animal feeding
Animal handling
The go-karts
The wooden sledge run
Several playgrounds
Cons:
Go-karts and sledge - not enough items when busy
This is a great day out for families with young kids. Ours was 4 when we visited and loved every second of the day. They didn’t want to leave (we spent around 5 hours here).
The animals are the standard type of animals you’d expect to see at a farm. But most young kids love animals, so it’s not an issue. Handling the chicks and guineapigs is fun for the kids too.
There are several playgrounds, all outdoor except for two. Plenty of slides and things to climb on. But the main attractions for our child was the peddle go karts and the wooden sledge ride. As the place was quiet during term time in May, he could have as many goes as he wanted on them. And he loved that. These two attractions are what he spent most of his time on. My concern for weekends or school holidays is that it may be busy and you’d have to queue for these two attractions. So if you can go during term time - do so!
There’s a cafe here. The choice of food is decent enough. Potatoes, sandwiches, toasties, burgers etc. They do options for kids too, with reasonably priced packs available. Ours loved this.
The farm also allows people to bring their own food. This is a nice touch as not all places allow this. And to help there’s a sheltered picnic area outside. Perfect.
Overall, a great spot for young families. Our child said this was the best place we’d been all week, and slept all the way home after being non-stop all day.
Highly recommended.
Written 18 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
kazza-7
Montgomery, UK124 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Cracking place to take the kids for a fun filled day.
Very well laid out, plenty of space and didn't feel crowded or rushed. Kids indoor and outdoor play areas are great.
Go-karts and Toboggans are a great addition, although personally I think there should be more than 3 toboggans as it was a bit of a free for all with a few children not sharing.
Food from the cafe was adequate, kids lunch bags are OK for the money although we'd take a pack lunch if we went back.
Certainly worth a visit and easily a place to spend a full day.
Very well laid out, plenty of space and didn't feel crowded or rushed. Kids indoor and outdoor play areas are great.
Go-karts and Toboggans are a great addition, although personally I think there should be more than 3 toboggans as it was a bit of a free for all with a few children not sharing.
Food from the cafe was adequate, kids lunch bags are OK for the money although we'd take a pack lunch if we went back.
Certainly worth a visit and easily a place to spend a full day.
Written 2 May 2022
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Mrs Hollings
Pocklington, UK16 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
A really fab, spacious family day out at an excellent price. We couldn’t believe how much they was to keep the kids entertained and even on a bank holiday it didn’t feel cramped or as though we were trying to keep out of peoples way.
Written 16 April 2022
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chrislindsey50
6 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
I’m an age where any day out with kids is usually an expensive affair I thought this place was excellent value for money and we spent most of the day there.
It certainly offered something different for the kids which they enjoyed mainly the Straw Barn which was a simple idea of allowing kids to climb on hay bails but ours loved it.
Cafe was decent food and not a rip off which a lot can be when they know they’ve got a captive audience.
It certainly offered something different for the kids which they enjoyed mainly the Straw Barn which was a simple idea of allowing kids to climb on hay bails but ours loved it.
Cafe was decent food and not a rip off which a lot can be when they know they’ve got a captive audience.
Written 15 April 2022
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K5yko12
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK9 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
My score would have been much higher if it wasn’t for the food offering. The prices are truly shocking. £7.25 for a burger (no chips), £4.60 for a cheese toastie. Definitely take your own picnic BUT there isn’t anywhere warm to eat it. Otherwise this place is great, enough to fill a full day!
Written 9 April 2022
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Kerry R
5 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
What a fantastic place for families!
We visited this week with our 5 and 6 year old boys, who absolutely loved it.
They loved diving around in the hay barn, feeding the animals, holding a baby chic, outdoor sledging, the pedal go karts and both the outdoor and indoor park.
The staff are very friendly and the whole place is lovely and clean.
We wish we had arrived earlier as we ran out of time and the boys didn't want to leave, despite being there for 4 hours.
Excellent value for money and will definitely be returning a few times during our August holiday in that area.
Many thanks for a lovely day 😊
We visited this week with our 5 and 6 year old boys, who absolutely loved it.
They loved diving around in the hay barn, feeding the animals, holding a baby chic, outdoor sledging, the pedal go karts and both the outdoor and indoor park.
The staff are very friendly and the whole place is lovely and clean.
We wish we had arrived earlier as we ran out of time and the boys didn't want to leave, despite being there for 4 hours.
Excellent value for money and will definitely be returning a few times during our August holiday in that area.
Many thanks for a lovely day 😊
Written 9 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Kate B
4 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
We have had a fun filled day at playdale farm. We have spent to whole day, having lots of fun in all the different play equipment, feeding the animals and in the sandpit. The kids loved it there was so much to do. Kids age 3 and 2.
Would highly recommend. Brilliant value for money.
Would highly recommend. Brilliant value for money.
Written 22 September 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
yychan69
Manchester, UK332 contributions
Can you take your own food on to the premises?
Pebbleheed
Manchester, UK93 contributions
Yes you can. You’re only allowed to eat your own food outside, but they have a really good under cover picnic area.
jilly166
Middlesbrough, UK24 contributions
Can we pay. Entrance fee. at farm have you got a menu for cafe I can download
Outdoordays
Liversedge, UK14 contributions
Pay as you go in, take a picnic
Barbara D
nottingham16 contributions
What bus do I catch from scarborough train station that will get me close to playdale and is there a taxi I can get from the closest bus stop to the farm?
Barbara D
nottingham16 contributions
What is the closest train station to playdale and can I get a taxi from the station to the farm?
scott1421
Scarborough, UK286 contributions
Seamer is the nearest railway station. There’s no taxi rank so you would have to pre order one - it’s about 3 miles to Playdale farm
Jacqueline N
Glasgow, UK1 contribution
Are us open al year round. Looking to do a weekend in Feb and lookin for stuff to do
scott1421
Scarborough, UK286 contributions
They won’t be open then. Try Bridlington Leisure World or Alpamare
Clare A
Northwich, UK2 contributions
thibking of visiting next month do we have to pay extra for go karts dont mind that its just so i know how much to budget fot as there will be a few of us
mrs_smeth12
102 contributions
go karts free and you're allowed 3 laps when I went a few weeks ago
Joanne B
Knottingley 1 contribution
How much is it into playdale farm for 1 adult and 2 children
Charlie Bray
62 contributions
Playdale farm have a website a quick Google search should provide you with upto date prices for entry.
shirley t
Bury, UK3 contributions
is this open between christmas and new year?
smileyjo444
Derbyshire, UK18 contributions
no
shoz30313
1 contribution
Is there specific time and days for cow milking and feeding?
peachypie4676
Malton, UK8 contributions
The cow is artificial so there are no specified times
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