About the beach bens yard
Family-focused attraction offering dining options plus the freedom to pack your own picnic, with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout, plus baby changing rooms.
What's nearby
- The Cafe At Ben's Yard next door
- The Hair and Beauty Company next door
- Ben's Yard parkrun, Ely 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid 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 attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
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
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
The parking was fine and there was a fair on. Unsure if it's because of our timing, but the gluten-free options on the cafe menu were three pastry options (crumble, flabjack, and brownie) with no savory items. They billed the vegan options as gluten-free, but the two terms are not the same thing so we couldn't trust it. The farm shop wasn't much better. If you're coeliac, it might be best to skip this one. If you're not, the cheese scone was one of the best I've had.
· via Google
We spent the day at Ben's Beach Party. As the weather was hot it was a great day with a large sand pit (bring bucket and spade), two splash areas (remember to bring swimming kit) and lots of other free stuff for the kids to do. Probably best for younger kids. There are benches with shade and deckchairs. Bring a picnic and make a day of it.
· via Google
What a great place! Popped in for a lunch and didn’t leave disappointed. Food was lovely and fresh with a good choice. Couldn’t resist getting a cake either as they looked amazing! Planning on making the time to head back there again very soon to try the full menu! Would definitely recommend this place if you haven’t tried before. Friendly staff, spacious and clean.
· via Google
A good place to spend a day with the kids, at “the beach” opposite at the Ben’s yard. The food and drinks are expensive but you can have your own food/picnic. The paddle pool is nice for the kids and is 3£ The riders have different prices, but you can buy the wristband and that can cover all the rides. Nice place, recommend
· via Google
People say this place offers a great cafe with good coffee and a decent assortment of sweet and savory items, a fantastic farm shop with a good selection of fresh meat, and a large, well-maintained play area for kids.
Other reviews mention many shops can be empty and prices can be very expensive.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Stuntney, Estate, ELY, CB7 5TR Get directions
- Category
- Sightseeing & Attractions
- Guest rating
- 3.8 / 5 (613 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 2+
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Ely