We had a lovely day here last year with the tot, it just so happened to be a stinker of a hot day!…read morelovely! The place is bursting with animals - as you would expect, but our favourites must've been the fluffy chicks, which we were all given an opportunity to pick up and cuddle (sweeeet) and the baby goats, who we could quite happily watch for hours as they have this daft playful puppieness about them. The farm is really hands on, you can feed the animals and pet them - my daughter loved it! There is a nice little cafe too, which serves home made cakes and sandwiches, aswell as a little gift shop that sold lots of farm yard themed toys. It's the sort of place I can see myself going back to year upon year.

this is a rare breeds farm, and a place we visited often when the kids where younger…read more it has free car parking, a little cafe/shop and you can buy bags of sheep nuts to feed the animals with! and price wise not overly expensive! a picnicing area with wooden benches and tables it offers plenty to see and do, has a hatchery, a field where you can pet the animals and depending on when you go, they also do farming demonstrations. great for taking young children for a family day out! as they will love the miniature goats, as they all try pushing in for the bags of food. the hatchery is the best, as you see the little chicks in the pens with the heating lamps, and there all use to seeing people so are quite happy to hop onto your hands! so the place has cattle, sheep, horses pigs, goats and chickens.

Honestly love all the animals.Especially all of the parrots (there so funny).Its to hard to decide…read moremy favourite animal so I have two the parrots and pigs.I'd recommend if your in the area.

I've taken my daughter here several times and we both love it. They have a fantastic range of…read moreanimals so something to suit all children. It doesn't look much from the outside but it's deceptively large once through the gates and is very well laid out. I honestly can't single out one type of animal because there are so many great ones although the meercats are ace as are the chipmunks. The staff are really friendly and helpful giving good service and taking time to talk to people about the animals if you want to. The prices are quite reasonable too. Well worth a visit if you've got children.

I'm doing it again; I must get to the water. I am a Gremlin. I need to multiply and water is my…read moresavour. In that case I could do a lot worse than Hemsworth Water Park and Play World. Now this badger has two lakes; the largest lake is available for pedalo rides and has sandy beaches; the smallest lake is in a more secluded area to attract wildlife. It's perfect if you want to do a Freddie Flintoff and fool around for a while. It's also ideal to see some great things of interest in this beautiful world we have around us. I'm going all John Lennon on you now. You've also got loads of grassed areas and picnics are no problem either (except the fact it's always freezing and wet in England). Then throw in the Play World bit. This is where I need to fall back and remind myself that I'm not a child any more. For "real" kids though it's got with a tower slide, climbing frames, a toddler's sandpit area and a miniature railway. Toot toot. Once again I've found you a corking day out with a difference but do check what is open if you go before the Easter holidays. You have been warned.

I find myself in something of a quandary. I value the provision of these islands of nature greatly…read moreand will always defend them from the encroaching urban sprawl but I find that I cannot get very excited about Hemsworth Water Park, Nice enough lakes and the ducks were very duck-like, the grass was probably just as green as any other park and the children's play area as clean and well maintained as the best of them but the other play area which is rather grandly called Playworld was locked up thereby saving us a few quid for an experience we could get for free in any half decent public park. I left with the feeling that I had wasted fuel driving to Hemsworth as there are better parks much nearer to where I live.

This is a fabulous play area for kids. It only opened in 2007 and so everything is still nice and…read morenew, and they've got a really good choice of play equipment. Parents are allowed to go into the area with their kids which is always good, especially if you've got younger ones, and there's loads there to keep you all amused. Wi-fi internet is available, so take the laptop along and get on with your own stuff while the kids play. The food is really good. When they first opened I got a peek at the kitchen and it was more like something out a 5* hotel than a cafe. Most of the food is proper cooked stuff, and there's a fair choice on the menu at reasonable prices. Most of the staff are really friendly, many have childcare experience. It's run by two couples who both have families so they've taken an proper interest in making the best of the place that they can. It's close to the school so it does get very busy at around 3pm but if you're able to go in the morning then it's lovely - I'd highly recommend taking a trip through Brigg to call in here if you're passing on the M180.

Very good Love sharks…read moreThe deep Amazing experience Just wow Saw sharks Like fish Penguin waddles

Very good a variety of sea-life for you to aw at recommended for all ages.Lovely fish.read more

I love this place. It is lonely, lovely and quite exhilarating to visit…read more The maze commands a panoramic view over the Humber countryside. One theory is it was created by medieval monks, it sits adjacent to the site of an older 7-ringed celtic maze .The relic is 44ft. Also nearby is the old 'Kell Well', now nicely renovated, and a very curious stone in the village churchyard (said to be the remains of a stone cross, carved into a 'spiral' by years of sword sharpening!).an earthwork known as Countess Close above it. No-one knows who originally cut this 12 metre maze (technically a Labyrinth - as it has a single entrance and path), The idea of the maze comes from the legend of Theseus and the Minotaur. Theseus, son of King Aegeus of Athens used a ball of wool given to him by Ariadne to mark his way through the labyrinth of the Minotaur in Crete, slayed the monster and retraced his steps with the aid of the thread and so to safety. The nearby Alkborough church has a copy of the maze inlaid into the porch floor, and this is used as a template for the periodic re-cutting of the turf. There is also a copy in the east window,The 44ft relic cut into the landscape has many interlocking rings, and the theories surrounding its origins are just as complex. Some have observed how Alkborough's maze is strikingly similar to a floor design in the 13th century French cathedral of Chartres. In 1697, the Lincolnshire diarist and antiquarian, Abraham de la Pryme, noted: They have at (Alkborough) two Roman games, the one called Gillian's (for Julian's) Bore, and the other Troy's Walls. eg The name Julian's Bower may have been inspired by Julius, son of Aeneas of Troy. In legend, the walls of the ancient city of Troy were built in such a confusing way that an enemy who entered would never find a way out. Shepherds too are said to have cut similar mazes. It will remain a mystery. Free to get in and not too difficult to find though a little out of the way unless you are in the area. Fascinating and well worth the visit..and YES I WAS the one running around it whilst a lot of, not particularly interested kids looked on. My dad was proud of me.

Was in the area and went to buy some meat & poultry to take back home but the "farm shop" doesn't…read moresell them anymore and haven't done so for about 8yrs!

Had breakfast here today. I had the The Whole Hog breakfast, it was a large sized portion, very…read moretasty, no grease or oil in sight. Really nice surroundings and decor. Even a mini library where you can donate and swap a book! The shop also looked very nice, with nice things for the home in addition to food items. Definitely will return!

so much fun for children in summer and Easter! loads of farm animals you can feed, sheep races and…read moreferret races, so much playground area for younger and older kids! Loads of fun activities put on like Easter egg hunts and tractor rides. Ice cream shop Farm shop Large restaurant with really good food Old stately home tours or entry at own leisure Countryside walk

Fabulous place to go with the kids. The actual farm is really well looked after and the animals…read morehave beautiful buildings to call their homes. The play area is great for kids to use up some energy...it's clean and safe. The whole farm feels new and we'll looked after. The animals have plenty of space to roam about. There a great adventure play area for the kids to play in too. Outside of the farm there's a brilliant space for picnics...great place to go nd before you go home...the farm shop is a must! The pork pies are to die for!!

Good for young children aged around 4. My 3 year old couldn't go on a lot of rides as she was too…read moresmall but it's a good few hours out even so.

Stumbled on Wheelgate while looking for something to do on a sunny Sunday. We enjoyed the park…read morealtough parts of it were looking a little 'well used'. £32.00 for a family ticket felt slightly high for what you got, but the staff were all very pleasant. Pushing push-chairs around was tricky as many of the paths are gravel.Food wasn't over-priced but basic, if we go back we'll take a picnic. A massive indoor area is opening soon so could be a good bet if the weathers bad. If the price says the same when this opens it will be a good family day out. One word of caution: the zip wire says 14 stone max, i'm 13 stone and won't be sitting down for about a week!

It was a beautiful sunny day in April, and my Dad asked what I wanted to do. I had failed to get…read morehere the previous week due to train problems..so I thought now was a good time to utilise the dadmobile. When we arrived we were ushered to a parking space, which was already half full at 11am. Walking down a pathway we passed a couple of cool wonky funhouses and a restaurant bus until arriving at the entrance. Adults admissions was £9.95, this paid we went straight to the nearby cafe for breccie. The menu was basic but all fresh with jacket potatoes, cakes , Panini and sandwiches with various fillings. I grabbed a brie and cranberry panini, my dad a jacket potato..just in time as a few people piled in. To my right a show was going on outside with parrots playing basket ball. Food demolished we went to investigate. A billboard showed a regular list of talks and shows, for now we discarded this. The site itself is quite large, with a farm yard section containing goats, peacock, ducks and guinea pigs. Walking around the perimeter, displayed birds of prey, owls, vultures, stalks..several other displays contained wallaby and the butterfly house itself contained leafcutter ants, bats, crocodiles and of course butterflies. Everything seemed to surround the main stars of the show. Lemurs , meerkats and otters. I only attended two shows , one regarding lemurs, which was factual and not babyfied and one where several birds took part in free flying. Overall the site is well maintained and has several interactive parts to keep kids entertained. Random billboards that squirt water and plastic model dinosaurs inter-weaved with the scenery. The food at the cafe was satisfactory and the gift shop the usual marked up cost. Every staff member I came across was naturally fully energetic, friendly and enthusiastic. A good place to come when the weather is nice. Without the shows though there is not a huge amount to see and do.

This is a beautiful place to visit in the summer months but dont be fooled by the name…read more this is a loving home for much more than butterflys they have pigs, skunks, chickens , monkeys, donkeys and parrots to name a tiny few . They have a tropical room which is home to the butterflys as well as giant snails, ants and fish. The vast park is full of lovely animals which in most areas are free to wander around. They have falconry displays and ferrets which play games which the audience are invited to participate in. There is a relaxed feel about the place . there is a lovely woodland walk through the grounds and visitors are able to feed some of the animals with fruit and nuts etc which are supplied free of charge for the animals. the venue is suitable for all ages and disabled friendly although not much in the way of disabled parking. tucked away at the back of the gift shop is a childrens play area withich is really a a circuit with ample bikes, trikes, scooters etc suitable for ages up to around 10. they also have a circuit containg coin operated electric bikes at a cost of £1 a ride. Its a bit of the beaten track and it gets very busy especially during school holidays but definately worth a visit if you like animals