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Tourist Attraction

Dowson Dairies Ltd T/A Hawkshaw Farm Visitor Centre

Clayton Le Dale, Blackburn

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Venue for home-made ice cream and cakes on a family-run dairy farm with a children's play area. Summary via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park
  • ✓Free street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.

About Dowson Dairies Ltd T/A Hawkshaw Farm Visitor Centre

Hawkshaw Farm Visitor Centre is a family-run dairy farm on Longsight Road in Clayton Le Dale that makes ice cream and cakes on site. The farm has a children's play area with both indoor and outdoor spaces, and visitors can feed animals and take part in seasonal activities such as pumpkin picking.

The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. The ice cream is made at the farm and is noted for quality, and cakes are also available. A children's play area is provided on the premises.

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

What's nearby

  • Scare Kingdom next door
  • Myerscough Veterinary Group, Clayton Le Dale 250m away
  • Vets Now Preston 250m away
  • Woodfield Farm 450m away
  • MTB Monster - Electric Mountain Bike (EMTB) & MTB Shop 500m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Visitors say this farm park offers a wide variety of activities, including animal feeding, multiple indoor and outdoor play areas, and seasonal events like pumpkin picking. They also highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, delicious ice cream, and good value for money.

Some reviews mention the Christmas experience can be overpriced.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.5 / 5 (1,580 reviews)
Good for children
Yes
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 – Very good
Destination
Blackburn

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.