(updated 18 May) The café, family fishing and nature trail at Kilnsey Park Estate will remain closed for the time being. Our gates will unfortunately remain closed until coronavirus restrictions have been further relaxed – at the moment we’re following the Government advice that this... Continue reading
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Our family fishing pond is currently closed for essential bank maintenance. It will reopen in time for the February half term – Saturday 15th February. We apologise for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back in the Spring. Continue reading
The winter opening times for the outdoors attraction are as follows (please note that the cafe is open as normal 7 days a week): Family fishing – The family pond is open at weekends only during the winter. During this time group bookings (minimum 6... Continue reading
We’re delighted to have won the Rural Diversification award at this year’s Yorkshire Post Rural Awards. The award recognises the rural business that has demonstrated ingenuity and a real can do attitude in developing new opportunities. We’re proud to have been recognised for the sheer... Continue reading
Kilnsey Park launched National Fishing Month with a special family fishing event The annual celebration of fishing got underway as 30 families were introduced to the joys of fishing for the first time at a Parent & Child Day. “Our skilled team of coaches made... Continue reading
Sometimes it’s easy to take the most important things for granted. It’s been a dozen years since we were selected as a reintroduction site for the UK’s rarest wildflower, the Lady’s Slipper orchid. Since then we have been privileged to be part of a successful... Continue reading
All good things come to those who wait – and we can confirm that our rare and precious Lady’s Slipper orchid is now coming into flower here at Kilnsey Park Estate. The blooms usually last a couple of weeks so catch them whilst you can... Continue reading
We will be open as normal this Sunday as the Tour de Yorkshire passes through the dale. The Tour organisers are advising relatively minor road closures between 13.45 and 14.45. A special sprint involving riders such as Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish is due to... Continue reading
Great to see BBC presenter Adam Henson enjoying his fishing here at Kilnsey Park on this week’s Countryfile – before experiencing a delicious meal featuring our own rainbow trout smoked by Jake Buchan of our on-site Holy Smokery. Adam was particularly impressed with the fresh,... Continue reading
We’re looking for an enthusiastic person who’s good with people, hard-working and loves the great outdoors to work at our popular fishery in the Yorkshire Dales. Your main role will be to carry out the day to day running of our successful fly fishery, interacting... Continue reading
We’re delighted and honoured to have been selected as a Regional Finalist in this year’s Countryside Alliance Awards. The awards, also known as the ‘Rural Oscars’, allow members of the public to nominate their favourite local business. Kilnsey Park Estate has been nominated in the... Continue reading
A beautiful country cottage on the Kilnsey Estate is now available to rent. The traditional 3 bedroom stone property has its own private driveway and enjoys stunning views of Upper Wharfedale. You can download the property brochure below. To find out more and arrange a... Continue reading