A farm shop near Boroughbridge has added a children’s play barn to its attractions for families.
Yolk Farm, which offers a restaurant and shop as well as opportunities to meet and feed its animals, opened the new Yard@Yolk facility this week.
Emma Mosey, who has run the business near Minskip with husband Ben for the last six years, said she hoped it would add another reason for local families to visit.
She told the Stray Ferret:
“It all stems back from our mission and vision here which is educating kids and young families about farming, and being reconnected with food.
“A lot of the places that already exist are amazing, and can cost quite a lot to get in, particularly for a family with more than one child.
“Our aim is to make this a place people can come regularly and spend some time with their kids.”
Milkshakes will be among the treats on offer at the new facility
Interest in the project has been high since it was first announced on social media last month.
The building where the play space is housed has been completely transformed from its original use.
Emma said:
“It was originally the hen barn. Late last year, we were told if we were to get avian flu within the hens in that location, we would have to shut the whole site, including the restaurant.
“It was a huge risk, so when the flock came to an end, we decided to move the new flock into a field a bit further away.
“It meant we had this big barn, in the middle of the car park, which was vacant.”
The barn now offers role play areas and ride-on toys, all connected to the theme of farming and food.
Visitors can buy hot and cold drinks, as well as snacks, milkshakes and ice creams, drawing on the menu from the adjacent restaurant.
Yard@Yolk is open daily from 10am to 3pm and entry is £2.50 per child.
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