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Blaze Farm & The Potty Sheep

📍 Macclesfield, North West

★4.7(1,036 Google reviews)💰£12.50👶All ages

Free-entry working farm in the Peak District with nature trails through meadow and woodland, sheep, goats, hens and cows, The Potty Sheep pottery studio, and on-site tea room serving home-baked cakes and Hilly Billy ice cream made from local milk.

✓ Free entry✓ Hilly Billy ice cream✓ Peaceful setting✓ Friendly staff✓ Nature trail✓ Pottery studio

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with toddlers and young children seeking a calm, budget-friendly countryside visit. Free entry removes the financial barrier entirely. The nature trail is easy-going and pram-friendly on dry days. Paths become muddy after rain, so wellies are essential in wet weather.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Wear wellies after rain — paths through fields get muddy
⏰Download directions before arriving as there is no phone signal on site
🎟️The farm can be hard to spot from the road — watch for signage carefully
🚗Try the chocolate orange Hilly Billy ice cream — it is the most recommended flavour

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.7
★★★★★

1,036 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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adam isherwood

4 months ago

★★★★★

“We visited with our 3 year son, first stop was the ice cream parlour after a long drive, excellent selection of flavours and the staff were really welcoming and helpful. The ice real was amazing, we all enjoyed it. Next we headed off on the nature trail, a short walk through some fields and woodland, perfect for little ones. You could 100% make it a longer walk if you have a map(no phone signal). Finally we visited the small farm animal area, they had small goats, chickens and sheep. Very small farm in terms of animals but made a good addition. Great few hours spent. Especially as visiting is Free”

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Patrik Krizek

10 months ago

★★★★★

“Blaze Farm and The Potty Sheep is a charming spot in the Peak District, great for families and anyone after a low-key countryside visit. The farm trail is easy to follow, with fields, woodland paths, and sheep to spot along the way. Kids will enjoy the animals and simple play areas, while adults can browse The Potty Sheep gift shop for handmade wool items and local crafts. The tearoom serves decent food and generous portions of homemade ice cream. Parking is free and there’s no entry fee, making it a good value trip. It’s best in dry weather and can get muddy after rain.”

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Ellie EM

11 months ago

★★★★★

“Blaze Farm is one of the most beautiful, peaceful places you can visit. The high-quality ice cream is delicious, and the farm animals are a joy to see. The staff are incredibly friendly, making the whole experience even more special!”

💬 What parents mention

Outstanding ice creamFree entry and parkingFriendly staff and atmosphereBeautiful walks and scenery

Overview

Blaze Farm sits in the Peak District with free entry and parking, making it one of the most affordable countryside days out in the North West. A marked nature trail loops through fields and woodland past sheep, goats, hens, and cows. The Potty Sheep ceramic studio offers pottery painting sessions. The tea room bakes cakes on-site and produces Hilly Billy ice cream from local Peak District milk — chocolate orange is the standout flavour.

🕐 Opening Hours

Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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