Meanwood Valley Urban Farm

Is it right for my child?

• Animals to meet: the visit page lists sheep, cows, alpacas, rabbits, guinea pigs and goats. The animals page also describes over 50 chickens.
• Seasonal animals: the animals page says pigs are usually kept from May until November. Three donkeys stay over the winter period.
• Animals move around: this is a working farm, so animals are rotated between fields or brought into the barn. Ask at Reception where they are on the day.
• No feeding: the FAQ says visitors are no longer allowed to feed the animals, for the animals’ welfare.
• A safety note: the animals page says Eric the alpaca will spit at you if he is unsure about you or anything near you.
• More than animals: the visit page also lists a vegetable garden, ornamental gardens, ponds, a playground and woodlands.
• Ages: the official pages do not give age guidance. The farm offers print-at-home nature booklets for early years and for older children.

Plan your visit: a parent’s checklist

• No need to book. Pay at the farm Reception or Shop.
• Bring a card if you can. The farm prefers card, ideally contactless, and also takes cash. It does not accept American Express.
• Dress for the weather. Some grassed areas may be slippery in bad weather, so wear suitable footwear.
• Pick a dry day if possible. On very wet days, the FAQ says animals may shelter in their homes.
• Ask at the front desk for the free seasonal activity sheets, or print a nature booklet at home.
• Ask at Reception to be shown on the map where the animals are that day.

Prices and tickets

Admission is paid at the farm, with no booking system. The visit page lists these prices:

• Adult: £3.
• Child: 50p. The visit page does not say which ages the child price covers.
• Under 2s: free.

Membership: members get free admission all year round, except for special events. The membership page lists £60 for a family, £15 for an unwaged family, £30 for an individual and £10 for an unwaged individual. Members must show their card at the shop. A photo of both sides on a smartphone is accepted.

The official pages do not mention concessions, carer tickets or discount schemes such as Max Card.

Pushchairs, babies and toilets

The FAQ says there is nowhere to leave prams or buggies, so bring them round the farm with you. Paths and walkways are mainly concrete or paved. Some parts, especially the coppice and picnic areas, are grass.

The toilets include baby changing facilities, and the visit page says they are next to the café. The farm also has accessible toilets.

The official pages do not mention a breastfeeding space.

Food and drink

The Barn Coffee Shop is on site but run independently, not by the farm. The farm’s FAQ says it serves breakfast, lunch and light refreshments and is open 10am to 4pm daily. It sits across the bridge from the EpiCentre. The farm’s visit page says it has free WiFi. For questions about the café, the farm gives its number as 0113 262 5048.

The café’s own website also says it is open 10 to 4. Neither site gives café hours for Christmas or New Year.

The FAQ mentions grassed picnic areas. The farm shop sells eggs from the farm’s chickens.

Getting there and parking

Address: Meanwood Valley Urban Farm, Sugar Well Road, Meanwood, Leeds LS7 2QG.

• Car: the FAQ says parking is free, with plenty of spaces. The visit page calls the car park small, with space limited at busy times. The FAQ adds it may reach capacity at busy times, in particular school holidays and bank holidays.
• Car park time: the FAQ asks all visitors to leave the farm by 5pm at the latest.
• Bus: take the 38 or 39 and get off at Woodhouse Cricket Club, then follow the signs to the farm.
• Bike: a cycle path runs through the farm, and the farm asks cyclists to use it.
• Dogs: dogs are welcome but must be on a lead at all times, and owners must clean up after them.

The visit page says the farm has accessible parking spaces. It does not mention Blue Badge rules.

When to visit

Opening times: the visit page lists 10am to 4pm, seven days a week. The FAQ calls 4pm the last admission time and asks visitors to leave by 5pm. Check before you travel.

Christmas and New Year: the farm is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. The visit page says it is always open on bank holidays. It does not list different hours for 24 or 31 December.

Weather: apart from the Barn Coffee Shop, the FAQ says there is very little shelter from the rain.

Events: the What’s On page says a Winter Fair is held every December. On 12 November 2026, the farm’s events calendar gave no date for it. Check the calendar before you go.

Weekly groups: on 12 November 2026, the What’s On page listed weekly groups, including Silverwood Adventures for ages 0 to 5. Each group has its own link, so check its page for prices and booking.

Additional needs and disability support

The farm describes some access provision, but some areas are harder to reach.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Meanwood Valley Urban Farm cost?

The visit page lists £3 per adult and 50p per child, and under 2s go free. Members get free admission all year, except for special events.

Do you need to book Meanwood Farm?

No. The farm has no booking system, so pay by card or cash at Reception or the Shop. School trips must book through the education team.

Can you feed the animals at Meanwood Farm?

No. The FAQ says visitors are no longer allowed to feed the animals, because the farm cannot monitor how much each animal eats.

Is Meanwood Valley Urban Farm open at Christmas?

It is closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 January. Otherwise the visit page lists 10am to 4pm, seven days a week, with no different hours given for 24 or 31 December.

Can you take a pushchair to Meanwood Farm?

Yes. There is nowhere to leave prams or buggies, so families walk round with them. Paths are mainly concrete or paved, with some grassed areas that may be slippery in bad weather.

Is Meanwood Valley Urban Farm good on a rainy day?

Not really. The FAQ says 90% of the farm is outside and there is very little shelter apart from the Barn Coffee Shop. Animals may also shelter in their homes on very wet days.

Checked on 12 November 2026 against the official Meanwood Valley Urban Farm pages for visiting, FAQs, animals, what’s on, events and membership, plus the independently run Barn Coffee Shop website. Prices and times can change, so check before you travel.