The Barn - Bradford

We found this as we were visiting the area to meet friends. We arrived and there was plenty of parking. 3.50 entry for children. The different areas for children were great the big sand pit the bouncy castle or trampolines the road area for bikes scooters and go karts then the road area for toy cars. We spent a couple of hours then children were relaxed and just played. Nice informal relaxed children could just play and dress up. Drinks were reasonable prices £1.50 a drink etc ordered some food but it went to a different table they realised this apologised and did us the food again. Lovely staff would recommend

I think chaotic pretty much sums up this place. We arrived about 11am and there were children running around everywhere so pretty hard to negotiate moving around with a baby in your arms. Baby play area was great with lots of good toys however people kept depositing older babies in the baby area and wandering off leaving them to toddle around unsupervised. Seemed to spend more time making sure my daughter wouldn't be squashed by other children than playing with her. This of course is the fault of inconsiderate parents/carers rather than The Barn but is still annoying, especially when there are notices up saying not to leave your children unattended. Finally, when you arrive there are signs up saying you can't eat your own food but they do offer a tickets for about £3.50 where you get entry and a baby meal. We therefore bought this and then about our daughters usual lunch time ordered her some food. It is now 30 minutes later and we have only just received our food. You can't really explain to an upset 7 month old that they have to wait that long for food and therefore her food went uneaten as I'd had to give her a milk feed because of the wait. All in all, probably a great venue if you have a toddler, but not if you have a baby unless you want to spend your time stopping them being squashed/prodded by older children!

Had my daughters 3rd birthday party, a bargain at £70 give or take a round of brews. It's never crowded and very relaxed. Kids are always in sight (unlike the big play barns where they disappear). The food is the best part for me (Dad). Pies, breakfasts and butties are excellent! It's a proper farmers wife type meals which I love. Recommended!

We took our toddler grandaughter and had a great time. As it was during term time, the other children were all under 5. It was lovely to see so many young parents with their children plus grandparents. We bought the meal/deal for her £5.50) and she had a good sized portion of cottage pie full of meat, carrots and peas with a topping of mashed potato. We'll certainly will visit again.

I will be sad when my kids outgrow The Barn. Great for new mums and dads who want a chat and some cake, to toddlers who need to dig in the sand or ride on tractors. Always friendly and welcoming and doesn't break the bank.