About Woldies
Woldies is a family-run day out at Wintringham, half a mile off the A64 near Malton, run by Danny, Sarah and their team. Lavender is the thread running through it: the gardens and fields are grown on site, and the oil in every product in the shop is grown and distilled there too.
The lavender usually starts flowering in mid-June and carries on through July into August, with the sheltered inner gardens coming out before the more exposed field. Harvest and distilling happen in late August, and by September everything has been cut. In 2026 Woldies opened from 28 March to 6 September, weekends and bank holidays in spring and daily from 1 July. Hours run 10am to 4pm in April and May and 10am to 5pm from June to September, with last entry 90 minutes before closing. It is now closed until Easter 2027.
Children have plenty to do: a miniature railway, two giant mazes, foot golf, water and sand play, dens and play zones, plus nature gardens, wildlife walks and an observation beehive. The Teahive Takeaway sells sandwiches, pasties, cakes and ice cream, and picnics are welcome at the many benches. The farm suggests allowing at least three hours. In 2026 adult tickets were £12.70 online or £14.95 at the gate.
Paddock House Fruit Farm at Rillington is about 10 minutes west along the A64.
Lavender here
- When it blooms
- Mid-June through July into August
- Visiting
- Ticketed family day out open Easter to early September; closed for the 2026 season and reopening Easter 2027.
From the farm shop
- Lavender products made with oil distilled on site
- Wolds Way Collection lavender range
- Lavender gift sets
What to do
- Walk the lavender gardens and fields, mid-June through August
- Ride the miniature railway and tackle the two giant mazes
- Follow the nature trails and watch the observation beehive
- Bring a picnic to one of the many benches
- Buy lavender products made with oil distilled on site
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open Easter to early September (2026: 28 March–6 September); lavender in flower mid-June through August; reopens Easter 2027
- Hours
- 2026 season: April–May 10am–4pm; June–September 10am–5pm; last admission 90 minutes before closing
- Admission
- 2026: adults £12.70 online or £14.95 at the gate; children £11.85 online or £13.95 at the gate; under-1s and essential carers free
Good to know
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Accessibility
- Mix of gravel, grass and woodland paths; level access to buildings and accessible toilets
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- Booking online saves about 15% on gate prices
- Dogs must be on a short lead and kept out of the play sand
- Use the Woldies map listing rather than the postcode when driving
- Allow at least three hours; many families stay all day
Pair it with a nearby stop
Paddock House Fruit Farm · about 10 minutes away
Rillington is just along the A64 toward Malton for a fruit farm stop.
Getting there
Questions
When does the lavender flower at Woldies?
Usually from mid-June through July and into August; harvest and distilling follow in late August.
Are dogs welcome?
Yes, in all indoor and outdoor areas on a short lead, but not in the sand play area.
Can we bring a picnic?
Yes. There are many picnic benches, and the Teahive Takeaway sells food and drinks.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of the Howardian Hills & Ryedale, North Yorkshire
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
