Aston Springs Farm
Animals, Nature Trails & Pottery Painting in South Yorkshire
Posted on 5th August 2026
Conveniently situated in Aston between Sheffield and Rotherham, Aston Springs Farm is a family-run venue offering a delightful mix of farm animal trail walks, hands-on craft activities, independent shops, and countryside dining.
Set across rolling countryside, the farm centers around an accessible trail where children and adults can meet and feed a wide variety of friendly animals. Beyond the farm trail, visitors can get creative at the on-site pottery painting studio or relax over home-cooked meals at Aston's Restaurant.
Highlights / What to See 🐷
Aston Springs Farm offers plenty to keep visitors of all ages entertained across the site:
- Farm & Nature Trail: Stroll along the outdoor farm path winding through fields, ponds, and woodland, packed with friendly animals to meet and feed along the way.
- Meet the Animals: Get up close with pigs, sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas, red deer, chickens, ducks, and small furry pets in the handling area. Bags of animal feed can be bought at reception.
- Fired Up & Painting Studio: An independent pottery painting craft studio located on site where kids and adults can paint ceramic keepsakes to take home (additional fees apply).
- Children’s Play Areas: Outdoor play equipment and green spaces where little ones can burn off energy.
- Young Farmer & Animal Experiences: Special bookable experiences for children wanting a hands-on look behind the scenes at caring for farm animals.
Aston's Restaurant ☕
Housed on-site, Aston's Restaurant serves cooked breakfasts, Sunday roasts, light lunches, fresh coffees, and homemade cakes. An outdoor seating area and picnic spaces are also available for visitors bringing packed lunches.
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Plan Your Visit 📅
Essential details for planning your trip to Aston Springs Farm:
Admission Cost
Farm Trail Admission: ~£7.50 per person | Under 1s: Free.
Animal feed bags are available at reception for £1.00 per bag.
Opening Hours
Open daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Last farm admission at 3:15 PM). Restaurant opens daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Dog Policy
Dogs on short leads are welcome in outdoor courtyard areas and selected trail paths (check specific livestock restrictions on arrival).
Facilities
Aston's Restaurant, pottery studio, farm shop, outdoor play area, picnic benches, toilets, and baby changing facilities.
Accessibility
The restaurant, courtyard, and main buildings are ground-level. The outdoor farm trail features gravel and unpaved farm tracks that can be uneven or muddy in wet weather.
Getting There 🗺️
📍 Location Address:
Aston Springs Farm, Mansfield Road, Aston, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S26 5PQ
🚗 By Car & Parking
Located on Mansfield Road (A618) near Aston, just 2 miles from Junction 31 of the M1 motorway. Ample free on-site parking is provided for visitors.
🚌 By Public Transport
The nearest main train station is Kiveton Park or Woodhouse. Local bus services running between Sheffield, Rotherham, and Worksop stop along Mansfield Road close to the farm entrance.
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