Temple Newsam Home Farm and Play Barn

Is it right for my child?

• Animal lovers: all the animals are UK native breeds, and most are classed as rare breeds by the Rare Breed Survival Trust. Look out for vaynol cattle, white faced woodland sheep and middle white pigs.
• Toddlers: the Play Barn has a separate toddler zone. The council’s family guide also mentions an under 8s playground by the farm, with swings, slides and games.
• Children up to 12: the second Play Barn zone is for children up to 12 years old.
• Babies: Baby Band (4 months to 4 years) and Rhythm Time (0 to 5 years) are music sessions included in admission.
• Supervision: an adult must accompany and supervise children at all times. Not every play area suits every age, so judge your own child’s ability.
• Underfoot: the farm has historic cobbled yards and some uneven surfaces.

Plan your visit: a parent’s checklist

• Book ahead. Play Barn spaces are limited, so the council recommends early booking.
• At weekends, on bank holidays and in school holidays, plan around your 2 hour Play Barn session.
• Arrive by 3.15pm, the last entry time for Home Farm.
• Driving? Use the North Entrance via Whitkirk and Colton Road for the Farm Car Park.
• Leave the family dog at home. Only assistance dogs are permitted in the farm.

Prices and tickets

A Home Farm and Play Barn ticket costs £9 for adults (16 plus) and £9 for children (3 to 15). Children under 3 are free.

• Family ticket: £28.75 for 2 adults and up to 3 children.
• Play Barn sessions: limited to 2 hours at weekends, on bank holidays and in school holidays. On term time weekdays there are no timed sessions.
• Joint ticket with Temple Newsam House: £17.55 per adult, £12.15 per child or £48.83 for a family.
• Carers: entry to Temple Newsam is free for carers. When booking online, add tickets only for the people who are not carers.
• Booking: book online through Leeds Ticket Hub, or buy in person at the shop in the House entrance.

Pushchairs, babies and toilets

• Pushchairs: the council warns that the farm’s uneven surfaces make for a bumpy buggy ride. You can leave buggies with staff by the main entrance.
• Slopes: the access page says the courtyard and Home Farm are down a sloping path, and both have cobbled floors.
• Baby changing: in the stable courtyard toilets and in a ground floor toilet in the House.
• Feeding: Temple Newsam calls itself breastfeeding friendly, though there are no dedicated feeding areas.
• Toilets: accessible toilets are in the House and the stables courtyard. A Changing Places toilet sits next to the accessible playground. The farm pages do not say whether the Play Barn has its own toilets.

Food and drink

The Play Barn has a family friendly café serving drinks and light bites. It closes at 3.30pm.

The estate’s Tea Rooms are open daily, with seating indoors and in the courtyard. Their page lists winter hours of 10am to 4pm on weekdays and 9.30am to 4pm at weekends. The family guide mentions a children’s menu and plenty of highchairs.

Getting there and parking

• Address: Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds LS15 0AE. This is the estate address, so use the car park details below to reach the farm.
• Which entrance: Elm Tree Walk, the road through the estate, is closed to all motor vehicles. Use the North Entrance via Whitkirk and Colton Road for the Farm Car Park.
• Walk to the farm: the Farm Car Park is about 380m from the farm entrance. The route is mainly level, with one short uphill section and some cobbles.
• If the farm side is full: you cannot drive across the estate to other car parks. Drive round via the B6159. Overflow parking on the fields is possible on busy days.
• Charges: parking on the estate is paid. The saved pages do not list prices.
• Blue Badge: every car park has Blue Badge parking.
• Bus and train: First buses 19 and 19A run to Whitkirk, 1 mile from Temple Newsam. Cross Gates station is 1.9 miles from Temple Newsam, about a 35 minute walk.

When to visit

• Opening hours: Home Farm is listed as open daily, 10am to 4pm, with last entry at 3.15pm. The Play Barn opens 9am to 4pm.
• Weekly sessions: Story Time runs every Tuesday, 10.30am to 11am. In term time only, Rhythm Time runs on Wednesdays from 12.30pm and Baby Band on Thursdays from 11.30am. The farm page lists no Rhythm Time on Wednesday 25 November 2026, and an extra session on Friday 20 November 2026.
• Christmas on the Farm: listed from 1 to 24 December 2026, included in admission. It includes a Christmas tree trail through the farm buildings, a Living Nativity and free drop-in crafts.
• Christmas extras cost more: guided festive tree tours and workshops are bookable at extra cost. On 16 December, children aged 3 plus can make a table decoration for £3 each, plus a general admission ticket.
• Over Christmas: the saved pages do not give Home Farm hours for Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year. Check before you travel.
• Next door: Temple Newsam House, on the same estate, is entered by guided tour in winter and has its own Christmas events.

Additional needs and disability support

Home Farm runs dedicated SEND sessions, and the estate lists these access features.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Temple Newsam Home Farm?

Adults and children aged 3 to 15 pay £9 each, and under 3s are free. A family ticket for 2 adults and up to 3 children costs £28.75.

Is the Play Barn included in the Home Farm ticket?

Yes. Your ticket includes a Play Barn session. At weekends, on bank holidays and in school holidays the session is limited to 2 hours.

Can you take dogs to Temple Newsam Home Farm?

No. Only assistance dogs are permitted in the farm.

Where do you park for Temple Newsam Home Farm?

Use the Farm Car Park, reached by the North Entrance via Whitkirk and Colton Road. It is about 380m from the farm entrance. Parking is paid.

Is Temple Newsam Home Farm open at Christmas?

Christmas on the Farm is listed from 1 to 24 December 2026, included in admission. The saved pages do not give hours for Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year, so check before you travel.

Checked on 12 November 2026 against the official Leeds Museums and Galleries pages for Home Farm and Play Barn, visiting Temple Newsam, access, the family guide, Christmas on the Farm, the Tea Rooms and estate road access. Prices and times can change, so check before you travel.