Cannon Hall Farm

Creative Tourist Last Updated 19 December 2017

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Cannon Hall Farm

Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S754AT

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Monday10:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday10:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday10:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday10:30am - 5:00pm
Friday10:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday10:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday10:30am - 5:00pm

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Cannon Hall Farm opened to the public for the first time in 1989. There’s a host of piglets, lambs and calves for the kids to faun over. Animals aside, there’s an adventure playground, gift shop, farm shop, two restaurants and an indoor playground. All in all, a perfect location for a family day out.

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