Playdale Farm Park
All-Weather Family Farm Fun & Indoor Play near Scarborough
Posted on 5th August 2026
Located in Cayton, just a short drive from both Scarborough and Filey on the Yorkshire Coast, Playdale Farm Park is a packed family attraction offering all-weather fun for toddlers and primary school children.
Packed with indoor and outdoor activities, the farm allows young visitors to get up close with friendly animals in covered barn areas before tackling giant soft play frames, indoor tractor tracks, sand pits, and outdoor adventure playgrounds.
Highlights / What to See 🐑
Playdale Farm Park provides a broad variety of attractions suitable for all weather conditions:
- Animal Barn & Petting Sessions: Stroke calves, goats, sheep, alpacas, llamas, pigs, and ponies. Small animal handling sessions let children cuddle rabbits and guinea pigs.
- Giant Indoor Soft Play Barn: A massive, multi-level indoor play frame packed with ball pools, climbing obstacles, and slides for older children, plus a dedicated toddler soft play zone.
- Indoor Pedal Tractor & Sand Play Barn: Ride pedal tractors around indoor tracks and dig in the undercover sand play barn filled with diggers and buckets.
- Outdoor Adventure Play & Summer Sledge Track: Whiz down the popular outdoor summer sledge track, race pedal karts, or explore zip wires, climbing structures, and jumping pillows.
- Gift Shop & Souvenirs: Pick up pocket-money toys, farm souvenirs, and bags of animal feed upon arrival.
The Playdale Tearoom ☕
Serves hot drinks, light lunches, sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes, and children's meal boxes. Indoor seating is situated next to the play barn, alongside picnic tables for families bringing packed lunches.
Plan Your Visit 📅
Essential details for planning your trip to Playdale Farm Park:
Admission & Booking Guidance
Ticketed Entry: Admission charges apply for adults and children (with free entry for babies under 12 months). Bags of animal feed can be purchased at the reception desk for a small extra charge.
Advance Booking: Pre-booking online is recommended during peak periods, summer sunny days, and school holidays to guarantee entry and speed up arrival.
Check current ticket prices, seasonal opening schedules, and event details on the official Playdale Farm Park Website.
* Note: Ticket rates, seasonal opening days, and play barn schedules are subject to change. Please consult the venue's official site prior to travel.
Opening Hours
Open daily from late March through October, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry 4:00 PM). Closed during core winter months.
Dog Policy
No dogs are allowed inside the farm park or play barns (registered assistance dogs permitted only).
Facilities
Tearoom, indoor soft play, indoor tractor barn, outdoor sledge track, picnic areas, baby changing, and accessible toilets.
Accessibility
The site features level concrete pathways linking main indoor play areas, cafes, and animal barns, making it accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
Getting There 🗺️
📍 Location Address:
Playdale Farm Park, Station Road, Cayton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3TL
🚗 By Car & Parking
Located just off the B1261 in Cayton village, roughly 10 minutes from Scarborough town centre and Filey. Ample free on-site parking is provided.
🚆 By Bus / Public Transport
The nearest railway stations are Seamer or Scarborough. Regular local bus routes connect Scarborough and Filey to Cayton village, stopping a short walk from Station Road.
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