Restaurant · Bishop Auckland
Set on a working farm just outside Bishop Auckland, this is the kind of stop where the Highland cows grazing outside buy you an extra ten minutes of peace while food arrives. It gets genuinely busy — Sunday lunchtime especially — but the team seem to find tables for people and stay cheerful about it, and buggies get in without a fuss. The kids' menu comes in for real praise, with portions parents describe as a good size rather than a token handful. Roast dinners arrive loaded with vegetables and Yorkshire pudding, everything freshly made, and the cake cabinet is a genuine problem: gorgeous, but the bill climbs quickly once children start pointing. High chairs, outdoor tables and free parking. Worth knowing the vegetarian roast can be the meat one minus the meat, at the same price.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Bishop Auckland café and bakery with high chairs, a kids' menu, outdoor seating, step-free buggy access and gluten-free choices.
Handy Japanese kiosk in a Bishop Auckland Tesco, with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and gluten-free choices.
Step-free buggy access, high chairs and a kids' menu in Bishop Auckland, with outdoor seating and gluten-free options.