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Broom House Forest Adventure

Broom House Farm
Near Witton Gilbert
County Durham
DH7 6TR

Tel: +44 0191 371 8382

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**Update – The Forest Adventure is now closed for the winter**

Fun for all the family. Who could believe the countryside could be so exciting! The Forest Adventure encourages families to explore acres of beautiful woodland just outside Durham City. A maze of trails lead from tree-based challenges to hidden surprises. Test your wildlife knowledge with nature based quizzes to suit all ages. Enjoy the thrills of the zip wires, whizz down the giant slide and work as a team as you venture through the forest in search of Bark the dragon. Dogs are welcome. 

Farm Shop, Coffee Shop, Grassy Play Field, Farm Animals. 

*Please note that children aged under 17 may not visit the woodland unattended*

 

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.4 of 5 stars
380 reviews
    • Service
      4.3 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.2 of 5 stars
    • Food
      4.4 of 5 stars
    • Atmosphere
      4.1 of 5 stars
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      260
    • Very Good
      67
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      24
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    Recent Reviews:

    • tracieh568
      Give the food a miss!
      2 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 27th April 2025
      Had high hopes being a working farm! Oh no, young waitress thought it was okay to swipe the tables previous occupants waste straight onto my lap! I've never seen anything like it, had the decency to... Read full review
    • Steven R
      Great Location, Great service, Great Food, Very Friendly staff
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 29th April 2025
      What is there not to like about Broom House Farm? I go there about 3 times a week with my elderly dad to get him out the house after my mum recently died. They were married for 62 years so I’m... Read full review
    • Maria P
      Lovely experience!!!
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 8th June 2025
      We did our 8 year old son birthday party at the adventure forest in the broomhousefarm. I definitely recommend booking a party there and in generalgoing there. The place is amazing, the kids lived... Read full review
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    Facilities

    Catering

    • On-Site café/restaurant - Light lunches - sandwiches, cakes, coffee, ice creams/lollies

    Group Travel

    • Out of Hours Visits

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Provider Facilities

    • Dogs Accepted - dogs accepted on leads

    Access Information

    Opening Times

    2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

    * Open weekends and school holidays mid February to mid November. Please call to check opening times +44 0191 371 8382. 
    *Please note that children aged under 17 may not visit the woodland unattended"

    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Broom-House-Farm-114167123215/?ref=hl

    Map & Directions

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    Road Directions

    Nearest major road is A691. Leave A691 at Witton Gilbert roundabout. Turn into village and then take first left, signposted to Charlaw Fell. Follow lane to very top and along Long Edge. Broom House Farm is on the left and is well signposted.

    Public Transport Directions

    Nearest station is Durham Station.Nearest bus stop is Witton Gilbert or Burnhope.

    Highlights...

    Broom House Forest Adventure TrailBroom House Farm, Witton GilbertFun Adventure Farm. Woodland trails and adventure activities for all the family. Farm butchery. Coffee shop.

    Broom House Farm ButcheryBroom House Farm Shop, Witton Gilbert

    Broom House Farm Coffee ShopBroom House Farm Coffee Shop, Witton GilbertA coffee shop on a real working farm. Light and spacious, warm by the fire in the winter, delicious hot and cold food.

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