Abbott Lodge

Abbott Lodge Jersey Ice Cream, Clifton, Penrith, UK
1-90 Years

Description

Abbott Lodge, near Penrith in Cumbria, is a working dairy farm set in the scenic Eden Valley between the Pennines and the Northern Lake District. The farm produces over 40 flavours of high-quality homemade Jersey ice cream, served in compostable tubs with environmentally friendly practices including glass-bottled milk and reduced single-use plastics. Visitors can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, including outdoor and indoor play areas and a tractor circuit for children under 8.

The farm features Jersey cows milked by robot and free to choose when they eat, lie down, and get milked. The herd ranks among the top in the Jersey breed nationally, with plans to expand the herd through selective breeding and purchases. Abbott Lodge has received awards for excellence and recognition at competitions. Educational experiences include farming slide shows, and environmental initiatives feature extensive hedging, a pond visible from the tea room, and tree planting. Free admission makes Abbott Lodge an ideal family day out.

If you are looking for Best Children's Farms in Penrith , Cumbria then you can visit Abbott Lodge. Abbott Lodge is one of the places in Penrith Cumbria for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

Features

  • Free
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • Things to Do: Kids love Abbott Lodge, with activities including an outdoor play area and an indoor play area for rainy days. Children under 8 can enjoy a ride on the tractor circuit, making it a perfect destination for family fun.
  • Abbott Lodge Jersey Ice Cream: Produces over 30 flavours of ice cream made from the milk of pedigree Jersey cows. Visitors can choose from 16 flavours displayed in the converted gin case tea room. Ice cream logs and chocolate-coated bombs are also available to order.
  • Abbott Lodge Farm: Following the foot and mouth outbreak, the Blands transitioned from black and white cows to pedigree Jerseys and began producing ice cream to add value to the farm’s products. Located on a 230-acre tenanted farm at Clifton, near Penrith, the herd’s milk yields compete well with black and white herds, with some cows ranking among the top in the Jersey breed nationally. The herd’s performance includes a top-yielding cow at 9,543 litres and a top heifer at 8,840 litres, with the aim to increase the herd to 250 through selective breeding and purchases.
  • Farming Education and Environment: Steven and Claire Bland provide educational insights into farming, including slide shows for visitors. Environmental efforts include the Countryside Stewardship Scheme, with 7,000 metres of hedging and fencing restored, a pond created visible from the tea room, and 50 trees planted.

Facilities

  • Children's areas
  • Spacious function room
  • See gorgeous Jersey cows
  • Enjoy the vista of the Pennines

Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

  • Parties – The Loft Function Room details in points:
    • Venue: The Loft Function Room (private hire, like a village hall)
    • Requirements: Leave the room as found; take your rubbish home
    • Food & Drink: Bring your own party food, drinks, games, music, etc.
    • On-site Support: Assistance available with items already on site; tea room purchases can be added to a tab
    • Cost: £5.00 per child (includes a scoop of ice cream – tub or sugar cone)
    • Group Size: 8 to 20 children
    • Timings:
      • Morning: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
      • Afternoon: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    • Booking/Enquiries: Via contact form or by phone at 01931 712720
  • OPEN DAILY  11am to 5pm  (including summer Bank Holidays)
  • Closed  Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays    

Address: Abbott Lodge Jersey Ice Cream, Clifton, Penrith, UK

Post Code: CA10 2HD

Council: Westmorland & Furnes

County: Cumbria

  • Distance from Penrith: 4 miles south
  • Nearby Roads: Just off the A6, between Clifton & Hackthorpe villages
  • Directions from the North:
    • Pass through the village of Clifton
    • Take the left turn signposted to Melkinthorpe
    • Follow the brown signs to the destination
  • Grid Reference: NY 538 250

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