Whirlow Hall Farm
A 138-Acre Working Farm & Charity in Sheffield
Posted on 28th July 2026
Nestled on the southwestern edge of Sheffield bordering the Peak District, Whirlow Hall Farm Trust is a 138-acre educational working farm and registered charity. Established in 1979, the farm gives inner-city children, families, and visitors a chance to experience real agriculture, sustainable food, and countryside life firsthand.
From meeting friendly farm animals and exploring the grounds to shopping for locally sourced produce and dining at the farm cafe, Whirlow Hall offers an engaging, accessible outing for all ages while directly supporting educational programs for vulnerable young people across South Yorkshire.
Highlights / What to See 🐖
There is plenty to explore around the farm yard, pastures, and surrounding estate trails:
- Meet the Farm Animals: Visit paddocks and barns housing pigs, cows, sheep, goats, ponies, ducks, and free-range hens. During springtime, visitors can often spot newborn lambs and piglets.
- Farm Shop & Butchery: Browse a wide array of high-welfare meats raised directly on the farm, fresh eggs, local cheeses, baked goods, preserves, and Yorkshire craft ales.
- Whirlow Vineyard: Discover the farm's own small vineyard planted on the south-facing slopes, producing locally crafted English wines available in the farm shop.
- Nature Walks & Trails: Stroll through leafy farm tracks and fields that connect directly toward Limb Valley and Ecclesall Woods for longer countryside walks.
- Seasonal Family Events: Keep an eye out for seasonal highlights throughout the year, including lambing weekend events, summer fayres, pumpkin picking, and Christmas markets.
The Whirlow Cafe ☕
Housed in converted stone farm buildings, the cafe serves cooked breakfasts, hearty lunches, fresh coffees, and homemade cakes, utilizing fresh meat and produce grown directly on the farm wherever possible. Outdoor courtyard seating is available.
Plan Your Visit 📅
Essential visitor details for organizing your trip to Whirlow Hall Farm:
Admission & Booking Guidance
Free General Admission: General entry to the farm, playground, Barn Café, and farm shop is completely free of charge, with free on-site visitor parking. As an educational charity, voluntary donations and purchases made in the café and shop help fund their work with vulnerable youngsters and the care of their animals. Bags of animal feed can be purchased in the farm shop.
Ticketed Events & Sessions: Advance booking and paid admission tickets only apply for special calendar dates (such as seasonal fayres, the pumpkin patch, and lambing events). Please note that the Old Hen House animal barn has restricted access during mid-week school sessions.
Check current opening days, weekend animal activities, and upcoming events on the official Whirlow Hall Farm Trust Website.
* Note: Farm opening schedules, barn access, and special event ticketing vary across term dates. Please check the charity's official website prior to travel.
Opening Hours
Farm grounds & Farm Shop: Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays, except bank holidays).
Dog Policy
Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome in outdoor areas and designated cafe seating, but restricted near livestock pens.
Facilities
On-site cafe, farm shop, butchery, baby changing facilities, toilets, and outdoor courtyard seating.
Accessibility
Ground level access across the main farm buildings, shop, and cafe. Some gravel and farm tracks can be uneven after rain.
Getting There 🗺️
📍 Location Address:
Whirlow Hall Farm Trust, Whirlow Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9QF
🚗 By Car & Parking
Located off Ecclesall Road South (A625) in southwest Sheffield, close to Whirlowdale Road. Free parking is available on-site in the farm car park.
🚌 By Public Transport
Regular bus services (including the 81 and 82 routes from Sheffield City Centre and Interchange) stop along Ecclesall Road South, just a short 5-minute walk down Whirlow Lane to the farm entrance.
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