The UK attraction with record-breaking water & sand play area plus 50 types of ice cream that costs just £2.50 to enter
AN attraction in the UK has been compared to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory – and it even has one of Europe’s biggest water play areas.
The Ice Cream Farm in Tattenhall, Chester, was originally a dairy farm.
However, it was turned into a huge attraction following a £5million redevelopment in 2014.
It is also home to the largest ice cream parlour in the world, with the 10,000sqft parlour serving more than 50 different flavours including unique options such as Turkish Delight, Popping Candy and Donut.
Inside the park are a range of attractions for all ages too.
The Fun Factory is an indoor soft play area for toddlers, as well as The Loft which is for older kids, with a driving similar, jukebox and pool table.
Honeycomb Canyon is the largest indoor sand and water play area in Europe, while Daisy’s Garden is home to a giant ice cream tree that shoots out “snow“.
There’s also the Strawberry Falls crazy golf course, Silvercone race track, Rocky Road driving experience with Land Rovers and the Gemstone Cove sifting for gold.
Along with the huge ice cream parlour, there is also an ice cream drive-thru.
Don’t worry if you want something savoury – snacks such as sausage rolls and hot dogs can be bought at the Pit Stop, along with pizza at the Pizza Piazza.
And the Impulse Emporium sells gifts such as books, soft toys and SlipFree shoes to be used at the park.
The Ice Cream Farm also has a number of events throughout the year including a breakfast with Hey Duggee and regular SEN Sessions with reduced guests and quieter attractions.
The attraction is open all year round, excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Tickets are cheap too – all-day entry passes cost £2.50, with a Rainy Day Promise giving you a free ticket if it rains for more than three hours.
Families have even raved about it on TripAdvisor with many comparing it to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.
One woman wrote: “What a beautiful place, I went with my 2 daughters and 4 of my grandchildren ages 1 to 9 they loved it.”
Another wrote: “We have been visiting for many years since before the major developments and the reason we continue to come is the quality of the Ice cream. Honestly world class.”
And one dad said: “Probably one of the best days out we have ever had.”
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