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About Lime Tree Farm

Lime Tree Farm is a not-for-profit community venue operated by Lime Tree Farm Earth & Sky CIC, located in Grewelthorpe near Ripon in North Yorkshire. The site blends hands-on farm-based education with astronomy, featuring a planetarium and an observatory for private bookings and shows. The venue hosts community gatherings, educational programs, and occasional events that celebrate science, nature, and local culture.

With a focus on inclusive, accessible programming, Lime Tree Farm offers a welcoming space for schools, families, and groups seeking an educational and memorable experience in the Harrogate district area.

Getting to Lime Tree Farm is straightforward via public transit and local roads. The venue provides a private gravel car park for visitors, with parking instructions available in the FAQs. For those traveling from outside the area, Ripon and Masham serve as convenient rail-to-bus transfer points, with bus routes 138/138A linking to Grewelthorpe. When planning a visit, consider nearby lodging in Ripon and surrounding towns, including cottages and guesthouses that cater to weekend getaways or educational trips. We’ve got you covered with reliable, easy ticketing and clear, practical details for a smooth visit.

For private shows at the Lime Tree Observatory, capacity is limited to 25 seats, making or planning intimate experiences ideal for small groups, schools, or science clubs. If you’re organizing a larger event, the site’s community-oriented approach and established event history offer a unique backdrop for educational gatherings and small-scale performances.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Lime Tree Farm, Hutts Lane, Grewelthorpe, Near Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DA.
  • Venue type: Not-for-profit Community Interest Company (Lime Tree Farm Earth & Sky CIC) running a farm-based nature/education site with a planetarium and observatory.
  • Notable events hosted: Limetree Festival held at Lime Tree Farm (2008–2011) with a daily capacity of about 2,000 attendees.
  • Current capacity: Lime Tree Observatory planetarium seats up to 25 people for private bookings and shows.
  • Parking: Private gravel car park available for visitors; parking instructions are provided in the venue FAQs.
  • Transit: Public transit to Grewelthorpe via bus routes 138/138A Ripon–Masham (stops near Grewelthorpe); rail-to-bus connections via nearby Ripon/Masham towns.
  • Nearby hotels/lodging: Hotels in Ripon and nearby Bourough/Market Towns (e.g., Ripon area) and cottages around Grewelthorpe provide lodging options for visitors.
  • Renaming/demolition: No reports of demolition; the site continues as Lime Tree Farm Earth & Sky CIC with ongoing event bookings.