Name: Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre
Rating: 5.0

Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre

Monk Park Farm Visitor Attraction, Green Lane, Thirsk, UK

1-90 Years

Paid

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Description

Welcome to Monk Park Farm, a fantastic family attraction set in 84 acres near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. The farm is home to hundreds of friendly animals, including guinea pigs, rabbits, lambs, goats, wallabies, deer, and alpacas. Visitors can enjoy a scenic one-mile walk with animal feeding stations, explore the accessible woodland trail, or take the exciting barrel ride through the animal fields. Children can have endless fun in two outdoor play areas featuring sandpits, slides, swings, ziplines, and giant air bouncers, plus enjoy rides on the mini fairground train or the free Monk Park Express. Seasonal highlights include foam parties, thrilling pig racing, electric fun rides, and ride-on toys for younger guests.

The Hungry Monk Café serves delicious food and ice cream, and the gift shop has perfect souvenirs to remember your day. With tarmac paths for easy access, free parking, and beautiful countryside surroundings, Monk Park Farm is ideal for a day of fun, fresh air, and family adventure. Ticket prices: Adults £9.95–£15.00, Children (1–16 years) £9.95–£15.00, and Under 1’s £3.00, with savings of up to £2.05 available when booking online.

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Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Rides & Attractions:

Foam Parties: During the summer months, foam parties are held next to the marquee. Changing rooms are available, so visitors should bring a change of clothes or swimwear and a towel.
Pig Racing: Specially trained racing pigs prepare all year for their moment in the spotlight and can’t wait to show guests how speedy they are! Miniature pigs are used for racing as they tend to be quicker and more nimble – it’s really something to watch them go. The circular track, complete with jumps and tunnels, has been constructed as part of the ongoing programme of improvements and new additions.
Outdoor Play Area: A large sandpit is available for digging and building, with buckets and spades provided. A second play area down by the lake includes a zip wire, play fort, and swings. A hand wash area and animal feed station are also located nearby.
Train Ride & Air Bouncers: ‘The Monk Park Express’ is a gentle ride for all ages and is free to ride. Check the notice boards for operating times. The two giant Air Bouncers provide great fun and a unique bouncing experience at a low level, suitable for all ages but a drink or ice cream might be needed after burning off all those calories.
Footpaths: In response to visitor feedback, the majority of gravel paths have been changed to tarmac to make getting around easier with pushchairs, buggies, and wheelchairs. Accessibility is very important, and improvements are ongoing.
Indoor Petting Barn: The indoor petting barn is open daily. Get up close with Guinea Pigs, baby Chicks, a Hen, and a Rabbit. Depending on the time of year, visitors can also see baby sheep, goats, llamas, and pigs. Check the notice boards for timings.
Bottle Feeding the Young Animals: At certain times of the year, bottle-feeding sessions for lambs, calves, and kids are held twice a day either in the Petting Barn or in the easy-access feeding enclosure near the play area. Check the notice board in the entrance courtyard on arrival for times, location, and availability.
Snuggle a Snout: Available daily during spring and early summer, this gentle and heartwarming experience gives visitors the chance to get up close and cuddle friendly micro pigs. It’s included with admission and always a firm favourite with familie a perfect mix of calm, cuteness, and unforgettable memories.
The Woodland Walk: Enjoy a relaxing walk around the park and discover Llamas, Alpacas, Sheep, Goats, and an array of other animals. Take a walk through the Woodland Walk alongside Balk Beck. Footpaths have been upgraded with a new loose stone path to make access easier for pushchairs and wheelchair users. Continued improvements are in progress, and visitor patience is appreciated while this area of the park is enhanced.
The Barrel Ride: The fantastic barrel ride operates at various times throughout the day depending on demand. Take a mini safari ride through the Deer and Llama park pulled by a vintage red tractor or ATV. (Additional cost applies)
Ride-on Toys: Ideal for younger children ride-on toys are a great way of giving kids a safe way to burn off some energy.
Electric Fun Rides: A new attraction at Monk Park Farm. Take the wheel of one of the fabulous electric ride-on vehicles. Suitable for all ages, though younger children should be accompanied by an adult. Rides have contactless payment systems for convenience.

Facilities

Parking onsite
Toilets, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities
You can bring a picnic
Onsite restaurant and snacks are available
Allow registered guide dogs.

What to see

Meet the Animals:
- Alpacas: The alpaca is a South American camelid mammal. They are similar to, and often confused with, the Llama. Alpacas are smaller than Llamas, but they are related and can successfully crossbreed.
- Cameroon Sheep: Cameroon Sheep is one of the world’s oldest surviving breeds. Bred by humans in Africa, originally in Cameroon and other surrounding countries in West Africa, the breed has also been domesticated in Europe and is used primarily for meat production.
- Degus: Degus are small, lively rodents originally from Chile in South America. They’re part of the same family as chinchillas and guinea pigs and are well known for their social nature, curious personalities, and playful behaviour.
- Donkeys: Donkeys are hoofed mammals from the same family as horses and have been used as hardworking companions for over 7,000 years. Loyal, gentle, and full of character, they’re known for forming strong bonds with both people and other animals.
- Golden Guernsey Goats: The Golden Guernsey Goat is a rare breed of dairy goat from Guernsey in the Channel Islands. The Golden Guernsey is an endangered breed, with fewer than 1,400 existing worldwide.
- Guinea Pigs: Guinea pigs are small, gentle rodents originally from the Andes in South America. They’ve been popular pets for centuries thanks to their sweet nature, soft fur, and adorable squeaky sounds!
- Herdwick Sheep: Herdwick sheep are known for their distinctive wool. They are hardy animals and can survive harsh conditions due to their double-layer coat, thick stocky legs covered in wool, and small ears that help prevent heat loss.
- Highland Cattle: Beautiful, gentle, and full of character. Highland cattle originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides. They’re easily recognised by their long, shaggy double coat and iconic fringe (or “dossan”), which protects their eyes from harsh weather and pesky insects.
- Kunekune Pigs: Kunekune translates to “fat and round” which isn’t hard to see why. Although the breed came from New Zealand (being imported into Britain in 1992), its true country of origin is unknown and may have been Polynesia.
- Large White Pig: The Large White is a British breed of domestic pig native to Yorkshire. This breed is big, pale pink, with pointy ears and a slightly dished face. They love to wallow in the summer, coating themselves in mud to cool down and to stop themselves from becoming sunburnt.
- Llamas: Llamas are part of the camelid family and are said to date back 40 million years to the central plains of North America, which became extinct during the ice age. The only surviving generations of Llamas are the ones that migrated to South America.
- Other Animals: Mangalica Pigs, Manx Sheep, Micro Pigs, Mini Beasts, Peacocks, Pekin Bantams, Polish Hens, Pot Bellied Pigs, Pygmy Goats, Rabbits, Red Deer, Runner Ducks, Shetland Ponies, Soay Sheep, Spiders, Teeswater Sheep, Valais Blacknose Sheep, Wallabies.
Events: https://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk/events/

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

General Farm Admission
- Child (1–16 Years): £9.95 – £15.00
- Under 1’s: £3.00
- Adult: £9.95 – £15.00
Animal Food: £1.80
Barrel Ride : £2.50
To save up to £3 per ticket and to avoid disappointment (especially on weekends and during school holidays) please pre-book your tickets online before arriving.

Pricing URL: https://tickets.monkparkfarm.co.uk/tickets

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Term Time (Fridays – Mondays): 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
School Holidays & Event Days: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Opening hours vary between term time and school holidays/events
Please Note Last Admission to the farm is 2 hours before closing time

Address: Monk Park Farm Visitor Attraction, Green Lane, Thirsk, UK

Post Code: YO7 2AG

Council: North Yorkshire

County: North Yorkshire

Monk Park Farm is located just off the A170 between Thirsk and Sutton Bank, North Yorkshire.
Within easy reach of the A19 and A1.
Put YO7 2AG into your sat-nav and look out for the brown road signs.