# Thornton Hall Country Park, Skipton — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.6/5 from 1,898 Google reviews. Family-friendly working farm offering animal encounters, rides, a play area & a diner. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/restaurants/thornton-hall-country-park (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # Thornton Hall Country Park Barnoldswick, Skipton [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1540584154776758528&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Thornton Hall Country Park](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105894265131220854842) **In short:** Thornton Hall Country Park is a place to eat in Skipton, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,898 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places Family-friendly working farm offering animal encounters, rides, a play area & a diner. Summary via Google ## About Thornton Hall Country Park Thornton Hall Country Park is a working farm near Skipton with animal encounters, rides, and play areas for children. The site includes a diner. Visitors report reasonable prices for food and entry, and the kitchen holds a five-star food hygiene rating. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Thornton Hall Country Park's own website](http://www.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM ## What's nearby - Thornton Hall Weddings 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Visitors say this farm offers a wide variety of hands-on animal encounters, including feeding and petting, along with extensive indoor soft play areas and outdoor adventure playgrounds. They also highlight the reasonable pricing for entry and food, and the overall clean and well-maintained facilities. Guests mention the staff are friendly, helpful, and provide excellent service, making it a great family day out. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (1,898 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Skipton Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/328537). [More restaurants in Skipton](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (1,898 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01282 841148](tel:01282841148) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Skipton **Plus Code** 9C5VWRHW+9C ### 🏨 Places to stay near Skipton Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Call Thornton Hall Country Park on +44 1282 841148. ## More near Thornton Hall Country Park ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Tempest Arms ★ 4.6 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/hotels/the-tempest-arms) - [The Craven Heifer Inn ★ 4.7 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kelbrook/hotels/the-craven-heifer-inn) - [The Old Stone Trough ★ 4.2 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnoldswick/hotels/the-old-stone-trough) - [Foxhill Fold ★ 5.0 · 3.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/gisburn/hotels/foxhill-fold) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Castleys - Castleys Mount 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/castleys-castleys-mount-uk52346) - [Castleys - Castleys ★ 5.0 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/castleys-castleys-uk52345) - [Castleys 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/castleys-syk1002467) - [Deerstone Glamping - Ingleborough Dome ★ 4.8 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/pendle/cottages/deerstone-glamping-ingleborough-dome-ukc9594) ### Campsites nearby - [Thornton Hall Farm Certificated Site ★ 4.6 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/thornton-hall-farm-certificated-site) - [Thornton Hall Country Park ★ 4.6 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/camping/thornton-hall-country-park) - [Bridge Holme Caravan Site ★ 4.8 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnoldswick/camping/bridge-holme-caravan-site) - [Deerstone Glamping ★ 4.8 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/earby/camping/deerstone-glamping) ### Things to do nearby - [Thornton Hall Country Park ★ 4.6 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/attractions/thornton-hall-country-park) - [Pendle Witches Mystery Treasure Trail 4.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barrowford/attractions/pendle-witches-mystery-treasure-trail) - [Raven Tree Top Adventure ★ 4.6 · 4.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/attractions/raven-tree-top-adventure) - [Skipton Spy Mission Treasure Trail ★ 4.6 · 4.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/attractions/skipton-spy-mission-treasure-trail)