Wigfield Farm
A Budget-Friendly Working Farm & Animal Sanctuary in Barnsley
Posted on 5th August 2026
Situated in Worsbrough, just two miles south of Barnsley town centre, Wigfield Farm is an active working farm and animal care base run by Barnsley College.
Open to the public 360 days a year, the farm serves both as an educational base for land-based students and as a budget-friendly community attraction where families can meet rare breed livestock, exotic species, meerkats, and small pets along easy-to-navigate walkways.
Highlights / What to See 🐷
Wigfield Farm offers a surprisingly diverse collection of domestic and exotic species across its paddocks and indoor handling rooms:
- Livestock Paddocks: Meet pigs, sheep, goats, cows, Shetland ponies, donkeys, alpacas, and poultry. Bags of approved animal feed can be purchased at reception.
- Meerkat Enclosure: Watch the popular resident mob of meerkats exploring their indoor and outdoor sand enclosures.
- Rodent & Reptile House: Visit the sheltered indoor rooms housing rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, snakes, lizards, and amphibians.
- Animal Keeper Experiences: Bookable hands-on experiences for children and young people wanting a glimpse behind the scenes at caring for farm animals.
- Combine with Worsbrough Mill Country Park: Located right next to Worsbrough Mill Reservoir & Country Park, making it easy to pair your visit with a scenic woodland walk.
The Farm Cafe ☕
Serves hot drinks, light lunches, sandwiches, paninis, and sweet treats. An outdoor seating area overlooks the farm, and picnic tables are available nearby for visitors bringing their own food.
Plan Your Visit 📅
Essential details for planning your trip to Wigfield Farm:
Admission & Booking Guidance
Low-Cost Community Entry: Wigfield Farm is operated by Barnsley College as a working teaching farm and visitor attraction. A small entry fee applies to help care for the livestock and exotic species, with free entry for children under 2 years old and free on-site car parking. Annual passes, family tickets, and bookable hands-on animal experiences (meerkats, reptiles, and goats) are also available.
No Advance Booking Needed: General admission tickets can simply be purchased on arrival at the farm shop / entrance counter, though tickets can also be secured online in advance.
Check current seasonal entry tariffs, café opening hours, and book animal experiences directly on the official Wigfield Farm (Barnsley College) Website.
* Note: Opening hours, term-time vs weekend schedules, and animal experience availability are subject to change. Please consult the venue's official site prior to travel.
Opening Hours
Open daily 7 days a week, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Last admission at 3:15 PM). Open year-round.
Dog Policy
Dogs are not permitted on the farm premises (registered assistance dogs permitted only).
Facilities
Farm cafe, gift shop, indoor rodent room, handwashing stations, public toilets, baby changing areas, and picnic benches.
Accessibility
Concrete and paved pathways run across the entire farm site, making it step-free and fully accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
Getting There 🗺️
📍 Location Address:
Wigfield Farm, Haverlands Lane, Worsbrough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5NQ
🚗 By Car & Parking
Located just off the A61 (Sheffield Road) in Worsbrough, roughly 5 minutes from Junction 36 of the M1 motorway. Ample free on-site parking is provided.
🚌 By Bus / Public Transport
Frequent local buses (including Stagecoach routes 66 and 67 from Barnsley Interchange) stop right outside on Haverlands Lane or Sheffield Road, a short walk from the farm entrance.
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