Hesketh Farm Park
🏟 Farm park · Bolton Abbey, near Skipton, Bradford
Hesketh Farm Park
A family-run working farm near Bolton Abbey with calf feeding, guinea pig cuddles, a straw maze, giant sandpit and heated indoor play barns.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Seasonal opening, 10am to 5pm (last entry 4pm) on open days based on North Yorkshire school holidays; closed most Mondays except bank holidays and closed over the winter months. Check the website calendar before travelling.
Prices: Adults and children GBP 8.50, under 2s GBP 4.00, under 1s GBP 1.00. Tractor rides a small extra charge. Check the website for current prices.
Booking: Pay on arrival on open days; check the website calendar to confirm the park is open before travelling.
📍 Location & directions
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Address: Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6HA
Plus Code: 9C5WX3JV+66
About Hesketh Farm Park
Hesketh Farm Park is a family-run working farm and visitor attraction just outside Bolton Abbey in the Yorkshire Dales, around five miles from Skipton and an easy drive from Bradford. Home to over 1,000 head of livestock including cattle, sheep and pigs, it is built around hands-on contact with animals: children can feed calves, brush and cuddle guinea pigs and meet seasonal chicks. Outdoor and indoor attractions include a giant sandpit, a straw maze, go-carts and pedal tractors, with two heated barns providing wide, flat undercover space that keeps the visit going whatever the weather. A cafe serves hot and cold drinks, home baking, sandwiches, light bites and ice creams, and there are accessible toilets on site. Tractor rides are available for a small additional charge. Entry is GBP 8.50 for adults and children, GBP 4.00 for under-2s and GBP 1.00 for under-1s. The park opens seasonally, 10am to 5pm on its open days, is closed most Mondays outside bank holidays and closes over winter, so families should check the website calendar before setting off.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Animal feeding and handling
- Guinea pig handling
- Tractor rides (extra charge)
🏞 Facilities
- Toilets on site
- Café / refreshments
- Accessibility: Most of the farm park is accessible with wide, flat, undercover areas in two heated barns; accessible toilets available.
🧒 Ages & play
- Ages: Family-friendly working farm suited to all ages, popular with toddlers and primary-age children; under-1s almost free.
- Giant sandpit
- Straw maze
- Go-carts and pedal tractors
- Indoor heated play barns
- Outdoor play equipment
📍 Nearby places to play
- Cliffe Castle Park · approx 7.2 miles · Keighley
- Devonshire Park · approx 7.6 miles · Keighley
- Victoria Park, Keighley · approx 7.7 miles · Keighley
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❓ Frequently asked questions
How much?
Adults and children are GBP 8.50 each, under-2s GBP 4.00 and under-1s GBP 1.00. Tractor rides cost a small amount extra. Check the website for current prices.
What animals?
It is a working farm with over 1,000 livestock including cattle, sheep and pigs, plus guinea pigs and seasonal chicks for children to handle and feed.
Good for toddlers?
Yes. There is a giant sandpit, heated indoor barns, gentle animal contact and reduced prices for under-2s and under-1s, making it well suited to toddlers.
Need to book?
You can pay on arrival on open days, but opening is seasonal and the park is closed over winter and most Mondays, so check the website calendar first.
Where/parking?
It is at Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6HA, about five miles from Skipton. On-site parking is available for visitors.