Heeley City Farm

Is it right for my child?

• Animals: the farm names goats, rare-breed sheep, hens and ponies, plus a small animal house with some more unusual animals. It is an approved Rare Breeds Farm Park.
• Not every animal is always there: the farm’s sheep often graze conservation sites in Sheffield and the Peak District, so you may not see them on the farm.
• Small animal house: the farm says you can visit it every day between 10am and 4pm. It is run by adults and young people on day service placements.
• Feeding: children can feed the animals, but only with the animal feed sold at the café. The farm shop page lists a bag of feed at £1.50.
• Play: the farm’s support page mentions its popular playground. The history page says the playground that opened in 2012 included a playhouse, slide, climbing wall and group swing.
• Younger children: the farm’s safeguarding policy says children under eight must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Plan your visit: a parent’s checklist

• Arrive after 10am if seeing animals matters most. The farm says they are usually out from 10am until about 3pm.
• Buy animal feed from the café if your children want to feed the animals. Do not feed them anything else.
• Wash hands before eating. The farm’s 2026 group risk assessment says all visitors must wash hands before eating or drinking.
• Wear sturdy shoes, because the farm is on a hill with uneven paths.
• Park on Anns Road if you want a flatter start. It is at the top of the farm by the café.
• Pregnant visitors should read the farm’s group risk assessment first (see FAQ below).

Prices and tickets

Entry is free. The farm calls itself a completely open site, free for members of the public to look round, and welcomes donations. There are donation boxes around the farm and in the café.

• No tickets or booking are needed for a family visit. The farm says to drop by at any time during opening hours.
• School and group visits can be arranged for a charge.
• Extras cost money: on 12 November the farm shop page listed animal feed at £1.50 a bag and six eggs at £2.20. It says availability changes daily.

Pushchairs, babies and toilets

• Hills and paths: the farm says it is on a hill and has some uneven paths. Richards Road is on a slight hill with limited dropped kerbs. Anns Road is flatter.
• Café access: The Farm Kitchen says it has disabled and pushchair access, a high chair and a toy box for small children.
• Baby changing: the café page says there are baby changing facilities on site. It also says the café is breastfeeding friendly.
• Changing Places toilet: the farm has a registered Changing Places toilet with a hoist and an adult-size changing table. It fits up to 3 people.
• Toilets: the farm’s history page mentions a main toilet block.

Food and drink

The Farm Kitchen café is open 9.30am to 4pm, with last food orders at 2.45pm. The farm’s FAQ says the café is open every day except for 2 weeks over Christmas, without giving dates. You can eat in or take away, and there is no booking.

• The menu is home-cooked, with high-welfare meat and a good range of vegetarian and vegan options. The café uses the farm’s own vegetables where it can.
• The farm says the café holds a Five Star Hygiene Certificate.
• The café is dog-friendly and sells Paws&Bones treats for dogs.

The visitor pages do not describe a picnic area. The support page says donations help create new picnic areas.

Getting there and parking

Address: Heeley City Farm, Richards Road, Sheffield, S2 3DT. The farm sits in 4 acres over Alexandra Road and Richards Road.

• Parking: there is no car park. The farm says the site is surrounded by roads with free on-street parking, naming Richards Road and Anns Road.
• Public transport: the farm says it is easy to reach by public transport, cycle routes and footpaths. It points visitors to Travel South Yorkshire for journey planning, but does not name bus routes.
• Travel support: the farm says it can help with First Bus travel support cards. Get in touch with the farm if you would like support.
• Dogs: dogs are welcome on a lead, but not inside the small animal house.

When to visit

• Opening: the visit page and FAQ say the farm is open 9am to 5pm every day except Christmas Day. The café page instead says the farm closes for an annual Christmas closure. Check before you travel over Christmas.
• Animal times: the farm says animals are usually out from 10am until about 3pm, and the small animal house is open 10am to 4pm.
• Garden centre: it opens from March to October only, so it is closed through November and December.
• Weather: the group risk assessment lists heavy rain, mud and ice among weather hazards, so dress for the conditions.

Additional needs and disability support

Heeley City Farm runs programmes for adults with learning disabilities and describes several access features.

Frequently asked questions

Is Heeley City Farm free?

Yes. The farm says it is free for members of the public to look round, and welcomes donations. Animal feed costs extra, and school or group visits are charged.

Can you feed the animals at Heeley City Farm?

Yes, but only with the animal feed bought from the café. On 12 November the farm shop page listed a bag at £1.50.

Is Heeley City Farm open in winter?

The farm says it opens 9am to 5pm every day except Christmas Day. Its café page mentions an annual Christmas closure, so check before you travel.

Is there parking at Heeley City Farm?

There is no car park. The farm says you can park free on the surrounding roads, including Richards Road and the flatter Anns Road by the café.

Is Heeley City Farm safe for pregnant visitors?

The farm’s group risk assessment notes a risk of zoonotic abortion for pregnant visitors. It says pregnant people taking part in farm activities may be restricted from close contact with goats, sheep, bedding and manure. Ask the farm before you visit.

Are dogs allowed at Heeley City Farm?

Yes. Keep your dog on a lead and do not take it into the small animal house, because it may scare the animals there.

Checked on 12 November 2026 against the official Heeley City Farm pages for visiting, FAQ, getting here, The Farm Kitchen, animals, the farm shop and the group visit risk assessment. Prices and times can change, so check before you travel.