Welcome to Blackmarsh Farm

Home of The Toy Barn since 2003

You will find Blackmarsh Farm nestled on the idyllic Dorset/Somerset border. Previously known to the locals as The Toy Barn, we have grown into a fun, family friendly destination on the site of a working Dairy Farm that has been run by the Hunt family since 1912.

Although the farm itself is not open to the public, the listed barns and surrounding grounds have been converted into a café, shop and play area. We offer fresh local produce grown onsite, cakes and light meals alongside a shop selling toys and gifts. The ever popular Toy Barn is still at the heart of our business with built play areas and outdoor play equipment in our Orchard. We also sit alongside our good friends at Black Shed who offer fresh cut flowers also grown on the farm land.

Learn more about who we are and the history of the farm below.

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VISIT & play

Orchard Play Area

For families and young children who like to play outdoors, £5 per child gives you access to our Orchard Play Area which has several outdoor climbing frames, play houses, sandpits, a trampoline and a go-kart track. Our Play Area is suitable for children aged up to 10 years old. It’s a great way to burn off some energy in the fresh air.

All our frames are built by us and also available to buy for your own gardens and outdoor spaces. We are also a great venue for your kid’s birthday party.

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rumbling tummy?

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Stop by for a bite to eat

Our café is open to all, whether you are looking for a place to meet with other families, friends or to fuel you and your little ones whilst playing in the Orchard.

Our café serves freshly made cakes, coffees, brunches and light lunches. Our menu is seasonal, local and where possible, we source our ingredients from produce grown on site in our own Kitchen Garden. We also cater for little appetites with a flexible kids meal deal and there are always tasty, made to order sandwiches and paninis to eat in or take away.

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bring the joy home

Fit for any King or Queen, a good story is sparked by the right castle, and The Toy Barn is our in-house, fun-filled outdoor equipment provider.

Did you know that for 15 years we have been making and installing our own swing and climbing frames. Some of our outdoor play equipment can be found in the Orchard Play Area for that authentic try-before-you-buy experience! We supply and fit many more frames and outdoor play equipment, for both residential and commercial spaces. Learn more about The Toy Barn below.

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Toys, gifts and more…

Our shop offers a wide range of toys, homewares and gifts ranging from local artisan’s cards to Dorset produced honey and traditional wooden toys.

We select our toys to engage small minds through play. We have a wide selection to choose from including Schleich figures, designed to last, through to pocket money toys, perfect for those smaller budgets. We have hand selected a wide range of gifts and homewares, ideal for a birthday gift or something a little special for your loved ones. We also aim to source and support local suppliers where we can. All our toys and products are only available in store at this time.

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for the joy of eating seasonally

Our own ‘No-Dig’ Kitchen Garden.

Learn about how it supports our cafe menu and which seasonal produce is on offer in our Blackmarsh Farm shop.

events

See the latest events happening at Blackmarsh Farm