The Ice Cream Farm
Chester, Cheshire
About The Ice Cream Farm
Ice cream of almost every flavour is yours for tasting at The Ice Cream Farm. Here you have a chance to taste real dairy ice cream and have fun with the range of indoor and outdoor play attractions - providing fun 7 days a week,whatever the weather.
All visitors to The Ice Cream Farm need an Entry Ticket which inlcudes your parking and unlimited play in Daisy's Garden Outdoor Play Area. Entry to The Ice Cream Farm can be pre-booked – which we recommend during weekends and school holidays, as well as tickets for our popular children’s events.
Once inside, you only pay for where you play!
Play:
With over a range of indoor and outdoor play activities from Daisy's Garden to Strawberry Falls. The whole family can enjoy a day out of fun activities. Each play attraction has something different, so nobody will get bored here. The little ones have a chance to play in the indoor sand pits, mini quad bikes, golf activities and additional ice cream-themed attractions!
There is also a water activity, Honeycomb Canyon for kids to enjoy! It’s an innovative wet play zone and is all about exploring the movement and reactions of water. Did you know Honeycomb Canyon is the largest indoor sand and water play area in Europe? Be sure to bring a change of clothes to really make a splash!
Each attraction can be paid for as you play, or you can purchase a Play Pass which is a pre-loaded card with a discounted bundle of Play admissions. The more you buy the more you save!
Ice Cream:
Over 50 flavours to try, you will definitely have more than one favourite ice cream here. This is the world's largest ice cream shop and an award-winning Ice Cream farm! From classic favourites such as Strawberry ice cream, bubblegum ice cream to more bespoke flavours such as Nut'ella and Biscoffi, you can enjoy scoops, shakes and even hot desserts with a scoop of Cheshire Farm Ice Cream.
There are also of plenty non-dairy options too, with a range of vegan ice creams and sorbets. Making sure everyone feels included when visiting this friendly tourist attraction. You can even take the taste home with a selection of 500ml and 1L tubs available from The Impulse Emporium.
The Ice Cream farm also offers The Ice Cream Drive In, a space to drive in, park up and chill out either in the comfort of your car or on deckchairs under parasols in the Summer months. It's here you can spot the small selection of farm animals - making the perfect game of i-spy whilst waiting for your ice cream to be delivered by specially converted electric golf buggy.
Food:
Enjoy some delicious food and hot drinks at the on-site food outlets. Sticky Paws has a wide range of food offerings and a choice of drinks to let the whole family relax after a fun day out. The bright interior will keep everyone happy when enjoying their delicious range of hot food dishes.
You can even visit the Pit Stop if your family are not wanting a break from having fun. With a wide range of quick bites, snacks and refreshing drinks. You can eat whilst on the go!
Or in the Summer order from the Pizza Piazza or Sticky Paws Goes Outside, seasonal pop-ups with burgers, fries, pizza and pasta.
Events/Parties:
There are additional activities happening at this amazing attraction. With a chance for the little ones to have their birthday parties and enjoy play, food and ice cream with all of their best friends.
The Ice Cream Farm also offers monthly SEN sessions with a reduced capacity and a quieter environment.
And even seasonal events, such as Cheshire Christmas experiences with a chance to meet Santa!
Gift shop:
At The Impulse Emporium, you have a chance to purchase more ice cream, charming books and gifts, so you can finish off your amazing visitor experience by purchasing a gift as a way or remembering your day out in one of Cheshire's favourite family attractions.
So head on down to this award-winning family attraction, a great day out in rural Cheshire.
The World's Largest Ice Cream Shop
With over fifity flavours of Cheshire Farm Ice Cream, The Ice Cream Farm is home to the World's Largest Ice Cream Shop with 851 m² (9160.09 ft²) of floorspace. Choose from a selection of traditional flavours, along with a bespoke menu which can be served up in tubs, cones, milkshakes or even accompanying a hot dessert.
Ice cream themed play for whatever the weather
With an assortment of indoor and outdoor play areas, The Ice Cream Farm is home to many exciting attractions. Indoor there is Fun Factory soft play and Honeycomb Canyon - Europe's Largest Indoor Sand and Water Play Area. Upstairs, there's also The Loft gaming arcade for over 7's. Outdoors, there's Strawberry Falls adventure golf with a huge red waterfall, Marshmallow Mound Bouncy Pillows, Gemstone Cone where you can dig for precious treasures and much more!
Only pay for where you play
Once you have paid for your Entry Ticket you have unlimited Play in Daisy's Garden outdoor play area inlcuded with fun to be had on swings, balancing beams, climbing frame and mini trampolines. Then, for the additional attractions only pay for where you play either the gate price or bundle your plays using a Play Pass - a discounted bundle of play admissions only needed for the children.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
- Monday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Tuesday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Wednesday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Thursday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Friday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Saturday, 09:30 - 18:00
- Sunday, 09:30 - 18:00
Thursday, December 25 2025: Closed
Friday, December 26 2025: Closed
Thursday, January 1 2026: Closed
Always check the website for the most up to date opening hours
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-13) : £3.00
- Adult (13-18+) : £2.50
- Babies and Toddlers (0-1) : Free
Entry Ticket includes:
Entry to The Ice Cream Farm
Unlimited use of Daisy's Garden Play Area
Car parking
All visitors to The Ice Cream Farm need to purchase an Entry Ticket. All other play attractions are paid for separately using either a Play Pass or pay as you play.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 3 - 4 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
A range of family favourites including burgers, fries and sides, sausage rolls, hot dogs, pizza, jacket potatoes, and pasta - check the webiste for seasonal food outlet opening times.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
The Ice Cream Farm
Drumlan Hall Farm
Newton Lane, Newton-by-Tattenhall, Tattenhall
Chester
Cheshire
CH3 9NE
England
Tel: 0800 133 7000
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
By Bus
Buses from Chester travel to the nearby village of Tattenhall along the A41. Once in the village it’s about a 15 minute walk to The Ice Cream Farm.
By Barge
We’re just across the car park from the Tattenhall Marina should you wish to come by barge!
By Bike
With the canal path a popular route for cyclists it’ll take you around 45 minutes to cycle to us from Chester.
The closest Train Station is Chester, which is approximately a 20 minute drive.
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