North East Farm Shop with 10/10 Breakfasts and Adventure Playground
North East Farm: 10/10 Breakfasts & Adventure Playground

Broom House Farm near Witton Gilbert in County Durham has been hailed as a top road trip destination, boasting 10/10 breakfasts, a welcoming coffee shop, and a Forest Adventure playground. The farm is ideal for families looking for a fun-filled day out, especially with the school summer holidays approaching.

Award-Winning Breakfasts and Coffee Shop

The farm's Coffee Shop receives rave reviews for its breakfast offerings, including the Broomy Breakfast, Eggs Benedict, Sweet Potato and Avocado Hash, and Halloumi Benny. The menu also features cold sandwiches, salads, and afternoon teas that can be enjoyed on-site or taken away. According to Simon Duke, What's On Editor, the farm's peach melbas have gone viral on social media, drawing visitors from afar.

Forest Adventure Playground

The Forest Adventure playground is open daily from 10am to 4pm, offering nature trails, woodland challenges, towers, slides, zip wires, and tunnels. An online description invites visitors to "Follow the numerous nature trails, attempt the woodland challenges…climb the towers, whizz down slides, fly along the zip wires and dare to enter the tunnels." Forest quizzes on topics like dragon hunting and deer tracks cater to all ages.

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Picnic Field and Other Attractions

The farm also features a designated picnic field where visitors can enjoy treats purchased from the shop, such as award-winning pies and Sunday dinners. The farm is part of a network of North East farm shops that offer a countryside experience, making it a great weekend option regardless of weather.

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