Shepherds Place Farm
Hands-On Educational Petting Farm & Soft Play Near Doncaster
Posted on 5th August 2026
Situated in Graizelound near Haxey—just over the Isle of Axholme border from Doncaster—Shepherds Place Farm is a fun, educational petting farm and indoor play destination tailored for young families.
Designed to introduce children to domestic and exotic animals in an accessible environment, the farm pairs hands-on animal handling sessions with a 7,000 sq ft indoor soft play barn, giant outdoor bouncy pillow, and an on-site tea room famous for its generous menus.
Highlights / What to See 🦙
Shepherds Place Farm provides a great mix of animal interactions and physical play across its site:
- Domestic & Exotic Animals: Meet meerkats, alpacas, wallabies, goats, pigs, prairie dogs, tortoises, ducks, geese, and guinea pigs along easy-to-walk paddocks.
- Hands-On Handling Sessions: Regular daily handling sessions where children can cuddle guinea pigs, rabbits, and meet resident farmyard favorites.
- Egg Incubator Room: Learn about the lifecycle of eggs and see chicks hatching inside the farm's dedicated incubator area.
- 7,000 sq ft Indoor Soft Play Barn: A multi-level play frame complete with slides and obstacle courses, featuring a dedicated under-4s toddler area and a main structure for children up to 12 years old.
- Outdoor Play & Bouncy Pillow: Outside, kids can enjoy sandpits, outdoor play equipment, and a giant inflatable jumping pillow.
The Farm Tea Room & Ice Cream Parlour ☕
Serves hot and cold meals, snacks, and drinks, alongside an ice cream parlour stocking local Blyton ice creams. Famous for its challenge breakfasts and hearty family meals, with indoor seating attached to the play barn.
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Plan Your Visit 📅
Essential details for planning your trip to the farm:
Admission Cost
Adults: ~£3.50 | Children: ~£5.00 | Under 1s: Free.
Family entry packages and online discount options are also available.
Opening Hours
Open year-round (typically 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM / 5:00 PM). Check official channels prior to travel for seasonal variances.
Dog Policy
Dogs are not permitted on the farm grounds (registered assistance dogs permitted only).
Facilities
Tea room, ice cream parlour, indoor soft play, outdoor sandpit & bouncy pillow, toilets, baby changing, and gift shop.
Accessibility
Concrete and compacted gravel walkways connect the main entrance, soft play barn, tea room, and animal paddocks, making it accessible for wheelchairs and buggies.
Getting There 🗺️
📍 Location Address:
Shepherds Place Farm, 99A Akeferry Road, Graizelound, Haxey, Doncaster, DN9 2NF
🚗 By Car & Parking
Located on Akeferry Road between Haxey and Graizelound, roughly 15 minutes east of Doncaster via the A630 / A161. Free on-site visitor parking is available.
🚌 By Bus / Public Transport
Local bus routes connecting Doncaster, Epworth, and Gainsborough run through Haxey village, leaving a short connection to Akeferry Road.
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