Sledmere House & Farm Park
Rare Breed Farm, Adventure Play & Stately Home in the Yorkshire Wolds
Posted on 28th July 2026
Situated in the heart of the East Yorkshire Wolds near Driffield, Sledmere House & Farm Park is a country estate offering a blend of heritage, family adventure, and farming history. Set around a magnificent 18th-century Georgian manor, the estate features an active rare breed farm park, extensive walled gardens, a timber adventure playground, and a thriving farm shop.
Whether you are bringing the family to meet native livestock breeds and tackle the zip wire or taking a quiet walk around Capability Brown-designed parkland and formal gardens, Sledmere provides an engaging day out for all ages throughout the year.
Highlights / What to See 🐴
There is a fantastic range of attractions spread across the estate grounds:
- Rare Breed Farm Park: Meet native British livestock breeds, including Leicester Longwool sheep, Golden Guernsey goats, Berkshire pigs, Shetland ponies, rare poultry, and rabbits.
- Adventure Play Area: A spacious outdoor play zone with climbing frames, zip wires, slides, scramble nets, basket swings, and dedicated toddler areas.
- The Historic House: Take a guided tour inside the grand Georgian mansion to view fine art, period furniture, the magnificent library, and WWII Wagoners' Museum exhibits.
- Walled Gardens & Parkland: Explore 4 acres of vibrant formal walled gardens—featuring themed planting schemes like the Angel and Reflection gardens—plus circular walks around the deer park.
- Sledmere Farm Shop & Barn: Shop for fresh, locally sourced Yorkshire food, estate-reared meats, gifts, and garden plants.
Coach House Café & Farm Shop Kitchen 🍰
The Coach House Café serves hearty cooked lunches, traditional afternoon teas, specialty coffees, and fresh home-baked scones made using local produce. Grab-and-go food and outdoor picnic benches are also available near the farm shop and playground.
Plan Your Visit 📅
Essential details for planning your trip to Sledmere:
Admission & Booking Guidance
Free Entry to Farm & Play Area: Access to the Farm, Adventure Playground, Farm Shop, and café courtyard is completely free to enter. Please check signage on arrival for any car parking tariffs or pay-and-display terms.
Separate Paid Attractions: Admission charges only apply if you wish to explore the Walled Garden, the wider Parkland grounds, or take a guided tour of Sledmere House itself.
Check current estate opening days, event details, and house/garden ticket options on the official Sledmere House Website.
* Note: Estate opening schedules and access to specific areas may vary for seasonal events. Please check the venue's official site prior to travel.
Opening Hours
Farm, Play Area & Shop: Open daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
House, Gardens & Café: Open Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (plus Bank Holiday Mondays).
Dog Friendly
Dogs on short leads are welcome across the gardens, grounds, and parkland walks. (Restricted inside the house, play area, and farm shop).
Facilities
Coach House Café, Farm Shop, gift shop, plant nursery, toilets, baby changing, and picnic areas.
Accessibility
Main farm, shop, and garden paths are flat and accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. Accessible parking and toilets available.
Getting There 🗺️
📍 Location Address:
Sledmere House, Sledmere, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 3XG
🚗 By Car & Parking
Situated approximately 7 miles northwest of Driffield on the B1253, and 10 miles from Beverley. Follow local brown signs to the main visitor car park (Free parking on-site).
🚌 By Public Transport
The nearest main train stations are Driffield (7 miles) and Malton (12 miles). Local bus routes link Driffield to Sledmere village.
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