Chain Bridge Honey Farm is a hidden gem we first visited back in 2016 with Squidgy… and now we’ve returned, this time with four children in tow! It’s a lovely hidden gem in Northumberland and we highly recommend a visit if you live or stay in the North East.

Read on to discover everything you need to know to visit Chain Bridge Honey Farm from how to find it to what’s there.

About Chain Bridge Honey Farm

Chain Bridge Honey Farm takes its name from the Union Chain Bridge that connects England and Scotland just a short 5-ish minute walk from the farm. This family run business has been around since 1948, with the visitor centre being introduced in 1991. They currently have around 1500 hives (with expansion plans!) and deliver their delicious honey and amazing products to stores, restaurants, wholesale, and even your home via their online store.

When is Chain Bridge Honey Farm open?

Chain Bridge Honey Farm's current opening hours are as follows:

Monday to Friday

10:00 - 16:00

Where can I park?

The parking for Chain Bridge Honey Farm is available just beyond the entrance. Simply follow the signs in past the vintage farm vehicles.

To find the car park, use this post code: TD15 2XT

How much does visiting Chain Bridge Honey Farm cost?

Visiting Chain Bridge Honey Farm is completely free. That being said, if you’re anything like us you'll soon enough spend money on the amazing honey and wax products in the shop!

What is available at Chain Bridge Honey Farm?

The visitor centre

The museum

Children's play area

Observation hive

N.B. The observation hive is closed during the winter months, but the bees will be back in the spring for you to see them working hard.

Gift shop

Bus Café

N.B. The double decker Bus Café is only open from around the end of March to the end of September for the Spring and Summer seasons.

Vintage farm vehicles

A walk to Union Chain Bridge

Ronnie Hek photography exhibition

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FAQs about our family days out

Is it suitable for children?

This is definitely a great spot to take your children. From the littlest members to the older members of your family, there is a little something for everyone. Taste their delicious honey, explore the visitor centre, play in the children's area, check out the vintage farm vehicles, and more.

Are there facilities available?

Next to Chain Bridge Honey Farm's Bus Café there are toilets available for use.

Is there anywhere to eat nearby?

You can buy ice cream and soft drinks in the gift shop. Plus, when it's open in the Spring and Summer months, the Bus Café is the perfect spot for a cuppa and cake.

With this guide, you have everything you need to make the trip out, from finding Chain Bridge Honey Farm to what you’ll find when you get there. For more details on this fabulous Northumberland hidden gem, check out the Chain Bridge Honey Farm website.

For more blog posts about exploring the beautiful outdoor spaces England has to offer, check out my days out and travel blog. Have you found somewhere amazing to visit in the Lake District and Cumbria? We love to explore new spots, so feel free to share in the comments below.