News from around the Farm

This December, join us for a gentle, magical and toddler-friendly Christmas experience at Monk Park Farm. Designed especially for younger children, this charming festive day is filled with sparkle, music and hands-on animal fun with no Santa on these dates, just...

Only 24 Days to Go Until we open the gates to The Great Yorkshire Christmas! The countdown is officially on for our magical festive adventure opening Saturday 29th November! 🎄 And to make it even better,  you can save over 20% when you join us on our opening weekend...

Remember, remember… Monk Park this November! Join us for something truly special, our very first Bonfire & Low Bang Firework Night right here at the farm! Gather around the roaring bonfire before watching the sky light up with a mesmerising low-bang firework...

We’ve got some adorable news to share… Piglet Snuggling is back at Monk Park Farm just in time for Wizard Academy! Our latest litter of tiny piglets has arrived, and they’re ready to meet you this half term. These popular cuddle sessions are always a firm family...

The Great Yorkshire Christmas tickets are on sale now! Book early to secure your preferred date and time for a truly magical North Pole adventure in the heart of Yorkshire. This festive season, step into a world of sparkle, laughter, and Christmas cheer at Monk Park...

There’s nothing quite like baby piglets to melt your heart  and our latest arrivals are already stealing the show! One of our lovely Micro Pigs, Piglet, has given birth to ten tiny piglets a huge litter of the most adorable little squeakers you’ve ever seen. They’re...

This Halloween, Monk Park Farm’s much-loved Wizard Academy is back and more magical than ever. Dust off your cloaks, polish your wands, and prepare to step into a spellbinding world where young witches and wizards-in-training can take part in a full day of magical...

This autumn, Monk Park Farm is lighting up the evenings with Pumpkin Patch Nights.  Yorkshire’s newest after-dark autumn experience. Running on selected evenings in October, Pumpkin Patch Nights transforms our daytime Pumpkin Patch into a glowing, lantern-lit...

This October, Monk Park Farm is proud to launch The Great Yorkshire Pumpkin Patch A brand-new autumn attraction for Yorkshire. Open on 4th & 5th, 11th & 12th, 18th & 19th, and 25th–31st October from 10am to 4pm, it promises a full day of seasonal fun for...

Something prehistoric is heading to Monk Park Farm this September, as dinosaurs arrive for a weekend of roarsome family fun. On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September, families can experience Jurassic Farm, a special event filled with dinosaur walkabouts, baby dino...

We’re delighted to share that Monk Park Farm has been awarded a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2025, placing us among the top attractions worldwide. 🎉 This award is extra special because it’s based entirely on the reviews and feedback left by our wonderful...

Pizza, Pots & Prosecco Night,  A Unique Adults-Only Evening at Monk Park Farm Join us at Monk Park Farm for a one-of-a-kind evening filled with creativity, carbs, and cows! This exclusive adults-only event is your chance to slow down and enjoy a relaxed, hands-on...

We’ve got some exciting news from the New Animal Barn,  yesterday morning at 9:30am, a gorgeous baby cria (that’s a baby alpaca!) made their arrival into the world. 🍼🦙Mum and little one are both doing brilliantly and settling in well. The cria is already finding their...

MonkFest is in full swing and we’re having an amazing summer so far! There’s still time to join the fun, tickets are available for the rest of the season, so don’t miss out. With a foam party every day at 4pm, plus live entertainment, crafts, games, and so much more...

You asked, and we delivered...After selling out last time, our Adults Only Date Night is back and this time, it’s happening on a Saturday night! Join us on Saturday 2nd August from 5.30pm – 9.00pm for a relaxed, fun-filled evening designed just for grown-ups. Whether...

Calling all Swifties – big and small! Get ready for a magical evening of music, farm fun, and foam party madness as Totally Taylor takes over Monk Park Farm this Friday night! Join us for a family-friendly evening under the stars with something for everyone: 🐮 Meet...

We’re so excited to share that our brand new Animal Barn is now open and ready to welcome you! Come and meet some of your farm favourites in their brand-new home, more space, better views, and even more chances to get up close to the animals you love. From fluffy...

Get ready for cuteness overload! From 19th July to 31st August, you can now add our VIP Goat Bottle-Feeding Experience to your MonkFest adventure. Join us in the animal barn for a hands-on session with our adorable baby goats. Each ticket includes one bottle of milk...

We’ve got exciting news... our alpacas are ready to meet you! 🦙✨ From 19th July to 31st August, you can add an Alpaca Walking Experience to your MonkFest day out. Join one of our friendly alpacas for a peaceful two-lap stroll around our scenic track, the perfect mix...

Our wallaby joeys are officially out of the pouch and bouncing about on their own! 🦘 They’re growing in confidence every day and starting to explore their surroundings it’s such a lovely stage to watch. We’ve got three little ones finding their feet, and we’ll be...

Monk Park Farm Presents ! Our Brand New Great Yorkshire Pumpkin Patch this October ! This year we are going Big and opening a second attraction at the Farm where you can go Pumpkin Picking as a stand alone event every weekend, some weekdays and a few selected special...

It’s that time of year again – the alpacas have had their annual trim! ✨ If you visited us on Saturday 14th June, you might have seen Jonathan, our expert shearer, in action giving our fluffiest residents their fresh summer look and don’t they look fab? All of our...

After a wicked weekend? This Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June  a spell is being cast over Monk Park Farm… and you’re invited to join the magic! 💫 Get ready for a wickedly wonderful time as Elphaba and Glinda take centre stage in our Wicked Sing-a-Long Special!...

We’re getting closer to the opening of our new Animal Barn and it’s looking like it’ll be ready just in time for the summer holidays! The outdoor landscaping is complete, and we’re now just waiting on the final electrical and plumbing work to be finished. We’ll share...

Our piglets – some of your favourite little snuggling buddies are now looking for new forever homes These piglets come from a long line of micro pig breeds that have been kept as pets for generations and they really do make fantastic companions (just ask Farmer...

That’s right – our legendary Foam Parties are back at the farm this May Half Term, and we can’t wait to get the bubbles flying! Every day at 4pm from 24th May to 1st June  Join us for a splash of silliness and soak up the fun as we fill the field with foam, it’s the...

Join us at Monk Park Farm this May Half Term (24th May – 1st June) for All Creatures Great and Small a fun-filled celebration of animals big and small, with something for every little adventurer in your family! And the best part?🏖️☀️ FREE Return Tickets to the Farm!...

Things are moving along nicely with the new barn and toilet facilities and we’re especially excited to share that this much-needed update is really starting to take shape! The new toilet block has been designed with families and accessibility in mind. It will feature...

Today marks 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE) Day – a moment of great significance in our history. At Monk Park Farm, we’re taking a quiet moment to reflect and remember the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience shown by so many during the Second World War. Today,...

We’re so happy to say that our very first Pigs & Prosecco evening was a huge success! It was our first adults-only event here at Monk Park Farm, and we loved seeing the farm come to life in a completely new way. Guests enjoyed a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere with...

We’re excited to announce something brand new for 2025 – Emergency Services Day is coming to Monk Park Farm for the very first time this Saturday, 10th May! Join us for a fun-filled family day out where the magic of the farm meets the bravery of our real-life heroes....

The wait is over – Pig Racing is officially back at the farm, and this year’s lineup of four-legged athletes is turning heads and twitching snouts! With tails curled and trotters at the ready, these porky contenders are raring to go, and fans are already picking their...

Things have been busy out in the fields this week as our Fly Prevention Team — Farmer's Laura, Charlotte, and Nick — have been giving the sheep a bit of extra TLC to keep them safe from flystrike. With the warmer weather on the way (fingers crossed! 🌤️), blowflies...

Meet Rory!  We’re delighted to share that a Cria (baby llama) was born here at Monk Park Farm today. Proud mum Beyoncé is doing brilliantly, and Rory is already finding his feet and settling in well. He’s absolutely adorable, and we can’t wait for you to come and meet...

It’s with heavy hearts that we share the sad news that Roo, our little rescue wallaby joey, passed away on Sunday morning. Roo became unwell very suddenly and despite our best efforts and constant care, he sadly didn’t make it. Farmer Lauren and the whole team are...

Exciting progress here at Monk Park Farm –It’s Concreting Day. The concrete has now gone down in our brand-new animal barn! 🧱🐾 This is a big milestone and means we’re well on track to meet our deadline. The new space is really starting to take shape, and we can’t wait...

We’re excited to announce that Pig Snuggling is officially back from Today (Tuesday 22nd April) – and it’s included in your general admission ticket! Come along and cuddle our adorable piglets as part of our animal handling activities. These little ones love a good...

Hop on over for an EGG-citing adventure you won’t want to miss, this Easter as Monk Park Farm presents it's annual Great Yorkshire Egg Hunt..... Meet Chick Astley & Rabbit DeNiro at the Jetty near the Pond – they’ll give you your egg collecting bucket and guide...

We’re delighted to see such a fantastic response to our 2025 school trip bookings — thank you to all the schools who’ve already reserved their spots! If you're thinking of bringing your class to Monk Park Farm this season, don’t wait too long — dates are booking up...

We recently had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Guide Dogs UK to Monk Park Farm for a very special visit. On Wednesday 9th April, we were delighted to facilitate a Guide Dog Puppies in Training Day, giving a group of puppies and their dedicated raisers the...

Our maintenance team has been hard at work – and just look at what they’ve built! This brand-new wallaby den is now a cosy feature in our updated wallaby enclosure, and it’s already getting the seal of approval from its furry residents. The wallabies love their new...

It’s a big milestone for little Roo – he’s starting to be weaned! As Roo’s devoted surrogate mum, Farmer Lauren is guiding him through this next important step in his journey, and we think everyone can agree she’s doing an absolutely amazing job. . Roo has recently...

Looking for a unique and intimate evening out? Join us for Pigs and Prosecco, an exclusive adults-only night at Monk Park Farm! Inspired by the classic tale of the three little pigs, we’re bringing you Monk Park’s Three Little P’s: pigs, pizza, and Prosecco! This is...

The bunting’s up, and that can only mean one thing... we’re eggcited for Easter! The team has been hopping around like busy bunnies, working hard in the woods to get everything ready for Easter weekend, and we think it looks eggtra special. Why not crack on and join...

Our lovely sow, Snoopy, has given birth to a healthy litter of 6 girls and 4 boys, and you can come and meet them this Easter Half Term! We know the big question on everyone’s minds – can you snuggle them yet? Our animals are our number one priority, so we need to...

Bring along your little farmers for a fun-filled day of hands-on activities! In our Farm Academy Role Play, you can try your hand at being a farmer and get involved with all the jobs that keep us busy on the farm. 🐑 Lamb a Ewe 🐐 Milk a Goat 🐮 Groom a Cow 🐓 Collect the...

The new barn is coming along nicely - just look at the size of it! 😍 We can’t wait for it to be finished so our animals can settle in, and we can welcome you all to come and see them. #CountingDownTheDays #SummerOpening #monkparkfarm

Another big milestone for Roo - he’s finally drinking water from a bowl! 🎉 Our vet advised us on introducing water, but until this morning, Roo was not a fan. It’s been quite the challenge, but he’s finally taken the plunge. Just look at that little face - one proud...

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend (29th & 30th March) with the most adorable farm experience - bottle feeding is back! 🎉 Our little lambs are ready for their milk, and you can help feed them! It’s the perfect way to enjoy a special family day out. 🐑 How it Works:...

Our chocolate bunnies have hopped into Monk Park Farm, just in time for the Great Yorkshire Egg Hunt! Every child taking part in the egg hunt will receive one of these delicious chocolate treats. We can’t wait to share the fun (and chocolate!) with you this Easter! 🍫🌸...

We were really pleased to be featured in The Times this week, featuring all things Roo and pig racing! It’s great to see Monk Park Farm getting a little mention. We’ve had a lovely start to the season, and there’s plenty more to look forward to. If you fancy coming...

🎉 We've been named a finalist in the Best Farm in Yorkshire Category at the Yorkshire Tots to Teens Awards! We’d love your support—every vote counts! Plus, voting enters you into a draw to win a Yorkshire Days Out Bundle. Voting is open now until March 30th 2025....

Did you know you can now feed our Highland cows here at Monk Park Farm? Agnes and Flora have recently moved into the Petting Barn, and they’re settling in brilliantly! They’re loving all the extra attention and are always happy to see friendly faces. Visitors can now...

The new barn and toilet block are really coming along! The sides are now in place, and it’s all coming together. Next up, we’ll be leveling things out, and once the concrete team steps in, the pace will pick up quickly. We’re still on track for our planned summer...

Roo is now 5 months old and becoming increasingly active as the weeks pass. He’s also starting to grow his fur slowly but surely! 🦘💖 He still loves being squished and secure, with his little feet often above his head as he snuggles in. We can’t wait to see how he...

This Mother’s Day, we’re saying a big thank you to all the wonderful mums out there with a special offer just for you! To show our appreciation, mums can visit Monk Park Farm for FREE with the purchase of one full-paying child’s ticket. It’s the perfect chance to...

The wallabies are settling in nicely to their new home! It was a bit of an adventure yesterday getting them moved - after we caught them, they had a short trip by trailer about half a mile down the corner of the farm. A couple of them hopped straight out when we...

Nominations are now open for the Yorkshire Tots to Teens Awards! If you love what we do, we’d be so grateful for your nomination. It only takes a minute, and every nomination enters you into a Yorkshire Days Out Prize Bundle giveaway! 🎉💛 Nominate us...

This Weekend – Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th March Get ready for a fun-filled weekend on the farm! Bluey and Bingo will be making special appearances at intervals throughout both days. Enjoy a full day of farm admission from 10am, with all your favourite animal...

Our gorgeous baby wallaby Roo is absolutely thriving under Farmer Lauren’s care! He’s growing in confidence every day and has recently started being introduced to some of our visitors here at Monk Park Farm.   Roo is quickly becoming quite the little star around...

We know it’s not the most glamorous news, but we’re excited to share that we’re working on something that’s been on your minds—a brand new toilet block near the new animal barn! We understand that the current facilities aren’t in the most convenient spot, and we’re...

We’re excited to announce a special trial weekend at Monk Park Farm! On March 22nd and 23rd, we’re welcoming well-behaved dogs for the ultimate family day out – and that includes your pawsome friends too! 🐾 This is a one-off event, so bring along your furry companions...

Last year, we were lucky enough to welcome a wonderful group of alpacas to Monk Park Farm. A lovely lady had bought a house, and the alpacas came with it. She decided to find them a great new home, and we were thrilled to be that home! The male alpacas were entire,...

The New Animal Barn is making fantastic progress thanks to the hard work of Yorkshire Steel Buildings. We can’t wait for this to be finished and we can share our grand plans of how our Animal collection and activities will be growing.

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Monk Park Farm Academy, where kids can roll up their sleeves and try out real farming activities alongside Farmer Old MEGdonald and our expert farm team. As they complete each task, they’ll earn stickers to show off their...

Farmers Mark and Lauren joined Stephen and Ellie via Zoom on GBN Breakfast this morning to share the incredible journey of our Baby Roo! 🦘 From tiny joey to TV star, it’s been an amazing adventure! 📺✨ #GBNBreakfast #MonkParkFarm #BabyRoo"

Our new adorable lambs will be ready for bottle-feeding with our visitors during the Easter holidays! This is always a favourite activity at Monk Park Farm, and we can’t wait for you to meet our newest arrivals. Plan your visit now to enjoy hands-on animal experiences...

In other exciting news, the new animal barn at Monk Park Farm is making huge progress! We are hoping that in another week it will resemble a finished building, at least from the outside. However, we still have a long way to go, with a summer 2025 opening date as our...

Farmer Lauren and Farmer Mark recently took an exciting road trip to the stunning Lake District, and they didn’t come back empty-handed! We’re thrilled to introduce some adorable new additions to Monk Park Farm – six beautiful Boer goat nannies. Even more exciting,...

Spring is just around the corner, and that can only mean one thing - The Great Yorkshire Egg Hunt is back! 🐣🌸 Tickets for our sell-out Easter event have now been released, so don’t miss your chance to join us this April for an eggs-tra special adventure. Get ready to...

Click HERE to see Farmer Lauren and Baby Roo on the BBC News!...

We’re excited to announce that a brand-new animal barn is on the way at Monk Park Farm! 🎉🐑 This new addition will bring even more opportunities to meet and greet your favourite farm animals in a spacious and comfortable environment. Stay tuned for updates as we...

We’re happy to announce that our mummy pigs are expecting piglets! 🐷💕 Hopefully, we’ll have piglet snuggling back just in time for Easter! 🐣 Keep an eye on our updates for when it returns! 🍼🐾

Everyday Roo gets more confident and makes new milestones This morning Farmer Mark was on bottle duty and Roo was very active , standing up and even looking for the bottle Watch the video on our Facebook post HERE

We feel milestones are being achieved everyday with Roo but this is a big one! He is drinking milk from the bottle which requires him to actively suck on the teat Previously we dripped milk from a syringe and he swallowed #proudparents  #proudparentsalways Click HERE...

Earlier this week, Monk Park Farm faced a heartbreaking moment when one of our beloved wallabies had to be euthanised. However, in her pouch, we discovered a tiny five-month-old baby wallaby, now named Roo. Determined to give him the best chance of survival, our...

TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice 2023We’ve got some amazing news to kick off our mid summer round-up – Monk Park Farm has been announced as a 2023 Travellers’ Choice award winner! The award recognises businesses that have received consistently great...

School’s out, summer’s here and Monk Park Farm is the place to be! We are delighted to say that we'll be open EVERY DAY throughout the holidays with a range of fun activities on offer for all the family – including some brilliant new attractions!...

  We are super excited to announce that pig racing is launching at Monk Park Farm on May 27th – just in time for the half term holiday! Our miniature Penny Royal pigs are raring to go so come join in the fun and predict the winner!  These...

Young motorsports driver Stanley Clark’s first experience behind the wheel was in a go-kart at Monk Park Farm when he was two years old. Now aged 12, Stan is an emerging talent on the karting track - and we are delighted to be sponsoring him for the...

A fascinating selection of vintage agricultural engines and tractors will be on display at Monk Park Farm on Easter Sunday, April 9th. Around 30 working stationary engines will be shown at the farm by private collectors mainly from across Yorkshire,...

  We are really excited to announce our new opening times for our 2023 season after a busy last year for both our team and our animals. Our new season runs from March 24th until November 6th with our regular opening times from 10am to 5pm,...

  Our 2023 season begins on March 24th and we’re ready and waiting to reopen the gates! We’ve got so much planned for this year and we can’t wait to show you all the new additions we’ve been working hard on over the winter. 2023 season launch on...

We are absolutely delighted to be Highly Commended in the Small Farm Attraction of the Year category of the prestigious National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN) Awards 2023. It is fantastic recognition of everything we have achieved in our past two...

2022 really was quite a year at Monk Park Farm. In just our second season under new ownership, we welcomed thousands of visitors, introduced more adorable animals, continued our programme of improvements and additions, expanded our team, and forged...

We can’t believe it, that’s 2022 all wrapped up. This is our second year at the farm and it’s been one hell of a year. We’ve brought in an amazing new team, transformed the farm, had an incredible sell out Easter and Halloween, hosted Christmas at...

We’ve teamed up with the lovely people at @jennyruthworkshops. They have designed us some beautiful bespoke items including these Monk Park Farm baubles, Christmas Calendars, bird boxes and much much more. Jenny Ruth are a charity where adults who...

Santa Claus is coming to Monk Park Farm! He’ll be sat in his grotto for all the not-so-naughty and very nice children to come and visit him. But remember… He knows if you’ve been sleeping, He knows if you’re awake, He knows if you’ve been bad or...

Just a few from today Monk Park Farm What an amazing Christmas experience! Well worth the money to see Santa (not just a basic hello and present) much much more ! Leo loved it !

We are delighted to announce that Alice in Winter Wonderland is coming to Monk Park Farm.   Embark on a magical journey to meet Alice herself on this amazing adventure.   Visitors of all ages can follow the magnificent illuminations around the farm...

The team have been out getting the Pumpkin Patch stocked up ready for our Penultimate Pumpkin Picking Day. We can’t believe we’ve only got two more days of Halloween, it’s gone super fast. Today we’ve got a full list of activities including: Pumpkin...

Come rain or shine, you’re guaranteed to have a great day out at Monk Park Farm. We’ve installed a huge new marquee with loads of seating, a massive indoor barn with cute animals to pet and a cafe with a cozy log burner PLUS FREE pumpkin with every...

We were delighted to welcome the residents of Leeming Bar Grange Care Home to the Park today...We welcome groups of all ages to the Park to meet the animals and enjoy the fresh air. The majority of our paths are easily accessible (the Woodland Walk...

Today only we’ve got the amazing guys from Jennyruth here at the farm. They have brought their stall with them to sell their fantastic work. Jennyruth have also helped us decorate the farm this Halloween with Pumpkins in the marquee, the Halloween...

We've built our new 24x9m marquee to provide an all-weather area for our events meaning whatever the Yorkshire weather throws at us, the fun can continue! Our first event will be our Halloween Spooktacular and then in December our Christmas...

We’re delighted to welcome our newest additions to the farm, the lovely Valais Blacknose Sheep! Not only are they the cutest sheep in the whole wide world, they are also the cuddliest. They love attention so we’ve decided to add sheep cuddling to...

Meet Jimmy, our baby Highland. Have you ever seen anything as cute and fluffy?

SAM…PLING EASTER AT THE FARM Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Sam from @samandmarktv to Monk Park Farm! He had a great day getting involved in everything the farm had to offer. We’re just waiting for @markrhodestv to make his mark In the...

New for 22... Welcome aboard the new Monk Park Express. Take a gentle ride in our new attraction, the ride is operated at various times throughout the day - look out for the timetable nearby. It's included in your general admission ticket too so ride...

For the 2022 season, we have installed 2 fantastic air cushions - The Giant and Little Llama Pillows! Great fun for all ages (yes - even adults!) and guaranteed to burn off a fair few calories, they are free to use as part of the general admission...