1 / 2Hesketh Farm Park
📍 Skipton, North West
Working farm park near Bolton Abbey with daily calf, goat, lamb, and donkey feeding sessions, guinea pig cuddling, pig brushing, and egg collecting. Heated indoor barn with giant sandpit and straw maze. Tractor rides available.
Lovely farm park especially for under 11s. Loads of animals to see and brushing the pigs and holding the guinea pigs is always a favourite with any kid! Nice little cafe area and you can take your own picnics. Great play area with sandpits, climbing frames and go carts.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 2–11 who want hands-on contact with farm animals rather than just viewing them. All animal interactions are included in admission with no hidden add-on costs. The heated indoor barn means the day remains viable in poor weather. Bring your own food — the cafe menu is intentionally compact.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Lucy Pearson
7 months ago
“Lovely farm park especially for under 11s. Loads of animals to see and brushing the pigs and holding the guinea pigs is always a favourite with any kid! Nice little cafe area and you can take your own picnics. Great play area with sandpits, climbing frames and go carts.”
Parveen Shah
9 months ago
“A Hidden Gem for Families! This farm is absolutely beautiful, set against a stunning backdrop that adds to the charm. It's exceptionally clean and well-maintained, with a great variety of animals to see and interact with. The playground is thoughtfully designed, offering endless fun for children of all ages. There are plenty of picnic benches, making it perfect for a relaxed day out. Our visit was made even more special by the gorgeous sunshine — it really brought the whole place to life. Highly recommended for a family day trip!”
Naomi Stanton
7 months ago
“Brilliant! Fantastic play areas, tons of guinea pigs to sit with and feed / brush. All the extras like feeding the calves or horses are included in the price. Tons of seating areas to take your own food/ eat from the cafe. Nice coffee and very fancy hot chocolate. Would recommend getting a free loyalty card when you go in (although did mine half way through the visit just showed them my receipt) go 5 times and get the 6th visit free. Closed from November to February.”
• Kristina •
7 months ago
“The kids were absolutely buzzing to visit Hesketh Farm! They loved interacting with the animals, and it was such a joy to see their excitement. The place is spotless – honestly, cleaner than many play gyms we’ve been to. Prices are very reasonable, and the views around the farm are simply breathtaking! We’ll definitely be coming back and will happily recommend it to friends 👌💯”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Hesketh Farm Park operates as a working farm and visitor attraction near Bolton Abbey with views across the Yorkshire Dales. Daily animal feeding sessions cover calves, goats, lambs, and donkeys, with guinea pig cuddling and pig brushing among the most popular activities — all included in admission. The heated indoor barn houses a giant sandpit and straw maze for days when weather turns. Egg collecting and tractor rides add variety. A free loyalty card at entry gives the sixth visit free.
