# The Shire Horse Centre, Plymouth — Reviews

> The Shire Horse Centre — Farm in Plymouth with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 94 Google reviews. Location and directions.

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# The Shire Horse Centre

Dunstone, Yealmpton

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15758264656646729837&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

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**In short:** The Shire Horse Centre is a place to eat in Yealmpton, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 94 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About The Shire Horse Centre

The Shire Horse Centre is a working farm at Dunstone near Yealmpton, housing shire horses and other animals. The centre has reopened after a period of closure and is undergoing ongoing restoration. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5.

The site includes soft play facilities, a play park, and a cafe serving food and drinks. Admission is £3 for adults, £7.50 for children, and £2 for over-60s. Staff are reported to be friendly and approachable, and the animals are visibly well cared for.

## Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see [The Shire Horse Centre's own website](https://www.shirehorsecentrefarm.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu).

## What's nearby

- Tilleys Barn 150m away
- Breathtaking Countryside Views From The Barn at Dunstone 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (94 reviews)

**Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good

**Destination** Yealmpton

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1862199).

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★ 4.5 (94 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.shirehorsecentrefarm.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Yealmpton

**Plus Code** 9C2R82XC+3F

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## Quick answers

### Is The Shire Horse Centre any good?

The Shire Horse Centre is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 94 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

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