Boston Park Farm
Traditional Working Farm & Maize Maze Near Doncaster
Posted on 28th July 2026
Situated in Hatfield Woodhouse near Doncaster, Boston Park Farm is a family-run working farm park tailored for toddlers, young children, and family days out. Known for its friendly atmosphere and hands-on animal encounters, it combines indoor play spaces with spacious outdoor pastures and a popular summer maize maze.
Designed to be manageable and engaging for young explorers, the farm features accessible animal trails where kids can pat and feed livestock, pedal tractors, bouncy castles, and an expansive seasonal corn maze during the summer months.
Highlights / What to See 🌽
Boston Park Farm packs plenty of interactive features across both outdoor trails and indoor play barns:
- The Animal Trail: Walk the farm track to meet and feed pigs, sheep, goats, cows, chickens, donkeys, and calves. Feed buckets can be purchased at reception.
- Seasonal Maize Maze (July – October): Navigate a massive 5-acre maze carved into living cornfields, complete with hidden stamp stations and interactive games for kids.
- Indoor Soft Play & Play Barn: Ideal for all-weather visits, featuring a soft play area, indoor bouncy castle, sandpits, and ride-on pedal tractors.
- Outdoor Play Zones: Climb and explore outdoor wooden play structures, mud kitchens, diggers, and spacious grassy fields.
- Animal Handling Sessions: Regular daily opportunities during peak times for children to hold small pets like rabbits and guinea pigs under staff supervision.
The Farm Cafe & Snack Baa 🍰
The main on-site cafe serves hot meals, breakfasts, light lunches, fresh cakes, and specialty coffees with indoor and outdoor seating. During peak summer holidays, the outdoor 'Snack Baa' opens to serve quick snacks, ice creams, and cold drinks. Picnics are welcome in designated outdoor areas.
Plan Your Visit 📅
Essential visitor details for organizing your trip to Boston Park Farm:
Admission & Booking Guidance
Ticketed Entry & Maize Maze: Admission charges apply for adults, children, and toddlers (with free entry for babies under 12 months). General admission includes access to all indoor and outdoor play areas, animal paddocks, and entry to the giant Maize Maze when open in season (typically mid-July through October). Animal feed bags are available at the entrance counter, and annual passes are offered for regular visitors.
Advance Online Booking: Pre-booking online via their ticket portal is strongly recommended, particularly during weekends, school holidays, and special seasonal event dates (such as Lambing and Halloween) to guarantee your arrival slot.
Check current off-peak and peak admission rates, maze opening dates, and book tickets directly on the official Boston Park Farm Website.
* Note: Ticket pricing tiers (off-peak vs peak), special event admission, and seasonal maze opening dates are subject to change. Please consult the venue's official website prior to travel.
Opening Hours
Open daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM year-round (extended to 5:00 PM during peak summer holidays and select weekends).
Dog Policy
Dogs are not permitted on the farm grounds or play areas (registered assistance dogs only) for animal safety.
Facilities
On-site cafe, outdoor snack kiosk, gift shop, baby changing facilities, high chairs, and picnic benches.
Accessibility
Main pathways, animal trail, and tearoom are pushchair and wheelchair friendly, though terrain can be grass-based or muddy outdoors.
Getting There 🗺️
📍 Location Address:
Boston Park Farm, Bawtry Road, Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN7 6DS
🚗 By Car & Parking
Located on the A614 between Hatfield Woodhouse and Blaxton. Easily accessed from the M18 (Junction 1 onto M180, first exit). Ample free parking is available directly on-site.
🚌 By Public Transport
The nearest main train station is Doncaster Station (approx. 8 miles away). Local buses run toward Hatfield Woodhouse from Doncaster Interchange, followed by a short taxi journey to the farm.
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