# Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre, Thirsk — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This family-friendly farm in Yorkshire's famous Herriot countryside lets children get close to friendly animals, explore scenic walking paths, and enjoy all-weather fun in a covered straw barn. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/thirsk/attractions/monk-park-farm-visitor-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Farm # Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5199368616431464798&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Monk Park Farm Visitor Attraction](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110434636909670188687) **In short:** Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre is an attraction in Thirsk, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,231 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre This family-friendly farm in Yorkshire's famous Herriot countryside lets children get close to friendly animals, explore scenic walking paths, and enjoy all-weather fun in a covered straw barn. ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating 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 Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted ## 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 Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Zaneta K](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112458251309689103363/reviews) ★★★★★ It was a wonderful day spent with my child. There were lots of animals and attractions to enjoy. The staff were friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The animals were beautiful and very well cared for. There were also barrel rides, a mini train ride, and playgrounds for children. We spent 6 hours there and had an amazing time. I would definitely recommend a visit. · via Google [Roger Strachan](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107958936540951427890/reviews) ★★★★★ Great day out with our granddaughter age 4. It's a marvellous place for children with so many activities, including a large variety of animals, a good playpark, zip line, and enormous bouncing surface called the llamas pillow. Bags of feed for the animals can be purchased when you book tickets, and there were great activities in the animal barn all day where the children can get close up to the small furry animals. The pig race was a hoot! Covered eating area for picnics or purchased food. Mini train and barrell rides. We spent 6 and half hours there, and our granddaughter never stopped enjoying herself . Definitely take her there again. · via Google [nicola brannen](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108805261681880349997/reviews) ★★★★★ This place is fantastic. I went with just my sister and no kids as ours are all grown up, and we enjoyed it as much as the families there. Everything is so well organised and surprisingly clean. The food and drinks were nice and you could tell all the animals were well looked after and had everything tailored to their need's.The staff there were happy and truly cared for all the animals. As a day out, I would definitely recommend it, with or without kids. And although I haven't uploaded the piglet snuggling photos yet believe me that that is the icing on the cake. I will certainly be returning. · via Google [Jemma Hillary](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104496918370915456638/reviews) ★★★★★ Amazing day today! So much to do. My 3 year old daughter loved the play park and the go kart type cars going round the track. We fed the animals and ate at the food court - food was lovely! We were there 2.5 hours and still didn’t get chance to do everything - so there’s always plenty to do. We can’t wait to go back! · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487eb7b8d154b7b7:0x4827de358eb6315e!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Green Lane, Thirsk, YO7 2AG [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.2257143%2C-1.2807042) **Category** Farm Parks **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (2,231 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 3-4 hours **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Destination** Thirsk [More attractions in Thirsk](https://staycation.co.uk/thirsk/attractions) ★ 4.7 (2,231 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01845421124](tel:01845421124) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Thirsk **Postcode** YO7 2AG **Plus Code** 9C6W6PG9+7P [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487eb7b8d154b7b7:0x4827de358eb6315e!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487eb7b8d154b7b7:0x4827de358eb6315e!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487eb7b8d154b7b7:0x4827de358eb6315e!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Thirsk Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre suits all ages. ### Is Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre wheelchair accessible? Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre? Yes: free car park and paid car park. ### How do I contact Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre? 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