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The Balloon Tree Farmshop & Cafe

Stamford Bridge Road, Gate Helmsley

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Photo: Lynn Hall

About The Balloon Tree Farmshop & Cafe

Gather your own seasonal fruit, say hello to friendly farmyard residents and let little ones burn off energy in the play area at this rural York attraction with café and farm shop.

What's nearby

  • The Rocking Horse Shop next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • Free car park
  • Paid car park
  • Free street
  • Paid street

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible entrance
  • 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

Opening hours

Monday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Smol-adventures

This is the perfect place for a pit stop fill up and a relaxed rest. The food is very well portioned, the cafe is spaciously laid out and the aesthetic is very farm house themed with plenty of decor and a variety of different options to eat. As always, I was over the moon happy to have oat milk as an option for my latte and syrup options which always adds to the experience of eating out when you have specific tastes. The Italian sandwich was both full of flavour as well as plentiful in ingredients which kept me going through the evening. I swapped the crisps for a rather small portion of chips which was an added charge naturally but the size of the sandwich was more than enough and the chips were rather moreish! The farm shop as expected is a little on the pricy side but considering the country surroundings and wide range of products, it’s a great place to shop and find some fresh products as well as tasty treats! I believe that there’s something for everyone here, particularly a good variety for vegetarians and vegans. I definitely recommend The Balloon Tree if you’re in the area and desire a little bit of a comfort aesthetic to your journey.

· via Google

lucky!

delightful farm shop that we stumbled across today! somewhat difficult to find parking initially. we loved the milk vending machine nearby the entrance. great range of produce and meats. a large section for gluten free products which i’m not used to seeing, especially at a farm shop. some brill alcoholic beverages for sale too. really kind staff member named arthur served us at the till as we got our baked goods here. we bought a lovely tote bag that we intend to reuse for other shopping x

· via Google

Jakia Abedin

Had a fantastic visit to Balloon Tree Farm..🍓 The strawberries were fresh, sweet, and delicious and picking them was a fun experience for me..The farm is well organised, the staff were friendly and the beautiful surroundings made it even more enjoyable..I'll definitely be back for another visit!

· via Google

Craig J Sweaton

The restaurant is very well presented and the food is good quality and cooked to perfection. We had a couple of breakfasts which were a fairly reasonable price, and we left feeling satisfied. The staff were very polite and helpful. The superb aircon inside is an added bonus when the outside temperature is over 30°. The farmhouse sells some good quality items and everything looks very fresh however, it is a little pricey tbh.

· via Google

See all reviews on Google →

People say this farm shop and cafe offers delicious, freshly cooked food with generous portions, including excellent breakfasts and Sunday roasts. They also highlight the friendly, welcoming staff, the wide selection of quality produce in the farm shop, and ample parking.

Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Stamford Bridge Road, York, YO41 1NB Get directions
Category
Farm Parks
Guest rating
4.4 / 5 (2,129 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Setting
Outdoor
Destination
York