Honeysuckle Farm
Horse Cart Rides, Milking Demos & Countryside Fun near Hornsea
Posted on 5th August 2026
Situated on Bewholme Road just outside the coastal town of Hornsea, Honeysuckle Farm has been welcoming families for over 30 years with its traditional, hands-on farming experiences.
Set across peaceful East Yorkshire countryside, the farm is famous for its heavy Shire horses, traditional cart rides, cow milking demonstrations, and delicious homemade Jersey ice cream—making it a perfect family day out when visiting the East Coast.
Highlights / What to See 🐴
Honeysuckle Farm offers a fantastic range of farmyard activities tailored for toddlers and primary school children:
- Horse-Drawn Cart Rides: Take a scenic ride around the farm fields pulled by the farm’s magnificent resident Shire heavy horses (included with admission).
- Live Cow Milking Demonstrations: Watch daily interactive demonstrations learning how cows are milked and how Jersey milk is processed.
- Meet & Feed the Animals: Get up close with pigs, sheep, goats, calves, donkeys, ducks, and rabbits. Bags of animal feed are available at reception.
- Straw Play Barn & Outdoor Playgrounds: Children can dive into giant straw bale play areas, explore wooden fort playgrounds, ride pedal tractors, and play in sandpits.
- Country Walks & Ponds: Follow scenic nature trails winding past wildlife ponds and quiet countryside meadows.
The Farm Tearoom & Ice Cream Parlour 🍦
Honeysuckle Farm produces its own famous Jersey milk ice cream on-site in a variety of delicious flavours. The tearoom also serves hot tea, coffee, light snacks, and cakes. Plenty of outdoor picnic benches are scattered around the grounds for families bringing packed lunches.
Plan Your Visit 📅
Essential details for planning your trip to the farm:
Admission & Booking Guidance
Seasonal Ticketed Entry: Admission charges apply for adults, children, and seniors (with free entry for toddlers under 2 years old). Entry includes access to the open farm paddocks, ponds, natural play areas, and the popular giant straw bale play barn. Animal feed bags and fish food can be purchased at the entrance kiosk, and card or cash payments are accepted on arrival.
Seasonal Opening & Drop-In Visits: Honeysuckle Farm operates seasonally (typically opening weekends, bank holidays, and school holidays between mid-March and early September, closing over winter). No advance booking is required—simply purchase your tickets at the gate upon arrival.
Check current opening calendar dates, daily schedules, and admission tariffs directly on the official Honeysuckle Farm Website.
* Note: Opening calendar dates (mid-March to early September), daily tractor or horse cart rides, and weather-dependent activities are subject to change. Please consult the venue's official site prior to travel.
Opening Hours
Open seasonally from Easter through September (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Open weekends and daily during school holiday periods.
Dog Policy
Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome across the farm and outdoor walking paths (assistance dogs only inside main buildings).
Facilities
Tearoom, ice cream parlour, straw play barn, outdoor play areas, pedal tractors, picnic tables, handwashing stations, and public toilets.
Accessibility
Paved walkways link main barns and tearooms. Farm cart rides feature accessible boarding steps, though outdoor grass paths can be uneven in wet weather.
Getting There 🗺️
📍 Location Address:
Honeysuckle Farm, Bewholme Road, Hornsea, East Yorkshire, HU18 1BY
🚗 By Car & Parking
Located on Bewholme Road, roughly 1 mile inland from central Hornsea and Hornsea Mere. Ample free on-site parking is provided for visitors.
🚌 By Bus / Public Transport
Regular East Yorkshire bus routes connect Hull and Beverley to Hornsea. The farm is a short taxi ride or 20-minute walk from Hornsea town centre.
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