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PLAY BARN

FREE RANGE FAMILY FUN

The Yard At Yolk is an indoor-meets-outdoor play barn for free range family fun.

OPEN DAILY09:00 – 16:00
CHILD ENTRY£3.95
ADULTS AND UNDER 1sFREE

PLAY, ROAM, REFUEL

A barn built for free-range fun

Yard At Yolk gives children space to explore, make-believe and burn off some energy, indoors and out, while parents and carers can settle in with Yolk Farm coffee, snacks, ice cream, milkshakes and sundaes.

GOOD TO KNOW No booking needed

Just turn up during opening hours and let the free-range fun begin.

Child collecting eggs in the Yard at Yolk play barn

WHAT'S INSIDE

Plenty to keep little farmers busy

A mix of imaginative play, movement and hands-on farm-inspired activities means there is always something else to discover.

01

Giant sand pit

Dig, build and get properly stuck in.

02

Trike park

Room to ride, steer and burn off energy.

03

Egg collecting

A little slice of farm life built into play.

04

Growing vegetables

Hands-on imaginative growing and harvesting.

05

Farm shop play

Stock, sell and play shop, Yolk-style.

06

Construction zone

Build, stack and create something new.

07

The Beach @ The Yard

Summer sandpit, deckchairs and outdoor games when the sun is shining.

08

Outdoor free-play

Dedicated space for children to run free outdoors.

YARD AT YOLK

Free-range family fun

A playful farm space made for little explorers, with room to roam, imagine and enjoy the day at their own pace.

Children playing at Yard at Yolk

REFUEL WHILE THEY PLAY

Coffee, home bakes and ice cream

The Yard has its own dedicated tea and coffee counter, serving the same Yolk Farm coffee and hot drinks you’ll find in the main restaurant.

There are savoury snacks, cakes, brownies, ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes and children’s picnic boxes too.

MORE TO DISCOVER

Make a day of it

AROUND THE FARM

Yolk Family Trail

Explore. Discover. Learn. Pick up a trail sheet from the Play Barn and set off on a family-friendly countryside quest.

£3.50 per sheet
EVERY THURSDAY

SIGN AND DANCE

Join the weekly 9.45–10.25 Sign and Dance session or Story Yoga at 10.35!  

Discover what other classes we offer at Yolk Farm....

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CELEBRATE AT THE YARD

Children’s parties

Planning a birthday? See the party options and booking details on the dedicated Children’s Parties page.

View parties and book

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Before you visit

Do I need to book?

No need to book.

What times are you open?

We are open 09:00–16:00 every day during summer hours.

Is the barn heated?

No. Keeping the barn unheated helps keep the entry price low.

Is food available?

Yes. There is a dedicated tea and coffee counter with Yolk Farm coffee and hot drinks, plus savoury snacks, cakes, brownies, ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes and picnic boxes for children.

Where should I park?

Please park in the main Yolk Farm car park. The barn is signposted from there and is around a two-minute walk away.

Is it accessible?

The car park is gravelled. The inside of the barn is concrete and all on one level.

Can I take my family around the rest of the farm?

Yes. Access to the farm and the animals is free.

Is the barn dog friendly?

No, but Yolk Farm Shop and Yolk Farm Kitchen are, as is the rest of the farm as long as your dog is on a lead.

Are there any rules for using the play equipment?

Please supervise your children at all times. If any equipment looks damaged, please let the team know and do not use it.

Are there toilets on site?

There is an accessible portaloo with baby-change facilities at the barn. There are also toilets in Yolk Farm Kitchen.