# Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > A fully accessible soft play venue welcoming families with young children, offering wheelchair-friendly facilities throughout and baby changing areas to ensure comfortable visits for all. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions/thorpe-farm-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Food Store 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Thorpe Farm Centre Thorpe Farm [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15695381991292273673&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Thorpe Farm Centre.](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101700102580432113851) **In short:** Thorpe Farm Centre is an attraction in Barnard Castle, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 328 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Thorpe Farm Centre A fully accessible soft play venue welcoming families with young children, offering wheelchair-friendly facilities throughout and baby changing areas to ensure comfortable visits for all. ## What's nearby - Thorpe Farm The Courtyard Restaurant next door - Thorpe Farm Holiday Park 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Free Wifi Gift Shop Changing Rooms Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Dog Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted Wheelchair Hire Pushchair Hire ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Jim forsyth](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102449379329919105816/reviews) ★★★★★ 1st visit yesterday. We must of past this jewel hundreds of times. Glad we stopped this time. Great service, fantastic environment and cakes are delicious. Definitely won't be our last visit. Highly recommended · via Google [Judi Williams](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110248804030553586438/reviews) ★★★★★ Just stopped off for a bowl of soup on our way up to Scotland. Service was good but the leek and potato soup was revolting! No flavour, it had been puréed to death and thickened with flour which made it thick and gloopy and had a texture like custard. No improvement even with salt & pepper. It could have been made with anything. The best thing was the watercress on top! And this is a farm cafe/restaurant - would have expected so much better for £6.95 a portion. It’s such a simple soup to get so wrong.We won’t be back. · via Google [Lynn Morgan](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109667598059426078548/reviews) ★★★★★ What a great farm shop and gift shop (separate). Endless time could be spent browsing and buying. Nice friendly staff and just off the A66, which is very (too) handy for more visits. · via Google [Jeffrey “Jefmond” Almond](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112548612011322336795/reviews) ★★★★★ Usually stop off here on the way back from the Lakes. Nice relaxed atmosphere after a long drive. Great coffee and nice meals. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Also a nice shop. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487c247f2fd3e631:0xd9d132c36d0a0409!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this farm offers amazing facilities, including soft play, an indoor play area, a playground, and animal enclosures, with delicious food and a wide variety of merchandise. They also highlight the friendly and courteous staff, reasonable prices, and convenient location. Some reviews mention the product can be poor value. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Thorpe Farm, Greta Bridge, Barnard Castle, DL12 9TY [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.5102141%2C-1.8571375) **Category** Indoor Soft Play **Guest rating** 4.1 / 5 (328 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 0-12 **Suggested visit** 2-3 hours **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Barnard Castle [More attractions in Barnard Castle](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions) ★ 4.1 (328 reviews) [Visit official website](https://thorpefarm.co.uk?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01833627242](tel:01833627242) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Barnard Castle **Postcode** DL12 9TY **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C6WG46V+34 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487c247f2fd3e631:0xd9d132c36d0a0409!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487c247f2fd3e631:0xd9d132c36d0a0409!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487c247f2fd3e631:0xd9d132c36d0a0409!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Barnard Castle Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Thorpe Farm Centre has both indoor and outdoor areas. ### What ages is Thorpe Farm Centre suitable for? Thorpe Farm Centre is best for ages 0-12. ### Is Thorpe Farm Centre wheelchair accessible? Thorpe Farm Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Thorpe Farm Centre? Yes: free car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Thorpe Farm Centre? Call Thorpe Farm Centre on +44 1833 627242. ## More near Thorpe Farm Centre ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Morritt Hotel ★ 4.1 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/the-morritt-hotel) - [Rokeby Inn ★ 4.4 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/richmond-yorkshire/hotels/rokeby-inn) - [The Milbank Arms ★ 4.7 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/richmond-yorkshire/hotels/the-milbank-arms) - [Lily Hill Farm ★ 4.9 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/lily-hill-farm) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Burns Cottage 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/burns-cottage-syk1103698) - [The Cottage at Wilson House 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/the-cottage-at-wilson-house-ukc575) - [Archers Barn 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/archers-barn-uk41313) - [The Tithe Barn 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/the-tithe-barn-syk1094080) ### Campsites nearby - [Thorpe Farm Centre ★ 4.1 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/camping/thorpe-farm-centre-barnard-castle) - [Broaches Farm Campsite (Certificated Site) ★ 4.9 · 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/broaches-farm-campsite-certificated-site) - [River View Leisure Park ★ 4.5 · 3.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/river-view-leisure-park) - [Winston Bridge Holiday Park ★ 4.7 · 3.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/winston-bridge-holiday-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Egglestone Abbey ★ 4.6 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions/egglestone-abbey) - [The Bowes Museum ★ 4.6 · 3.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions/the-bowes-museum) - [Teesdale Sports Centre ★ 4.4 · 3.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions/teesdale-sports-centre) - [Barnard Castle ★ 4.6 · 4.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions/barnard-castle)