Graves Park Animal Farm

Graves Park's working farm sits within a 140-acre public park south of the city centre, where hands-on animal encounters happen daily. Goats and sheep roam accessible enclosures; children feed them with pellets from paper bags (£2 each). The farm raises heritage breed pigs and poultry, so animal welfare is visible and educational. Free entry means families can visit without commitment, and the open parkland surrounding the farm includes a separate playground, pond, and picnic areas. Best for Toddlers and young children who love animals. This is a easy activity lasting 2 hours. Group size: families of any size. You meet at Graves Park main car park. Key highlights: Free entry to the farm and park, Hand-feeding goats and sheep with purchased pellets, Heritage breed pigs (rare breeds visible and educational).

Price: Free entry, £2 feed bags

Duration: 2 hours

Difficulty: easy

Group size: families of any size

Minimum age: all ages

Best for: Toddlers and young children who love animals

Best time: 11am and 3pm for optimal animal feeding times when creatures are most active and hungry; avoid midday summer heat; winter mornings often quieter than weekends.

Meeting point: Graves Park main car park

Languages: English

Here is how the experience unfolds:

First 10 min Car park to farm entrance - Walk from car park through parkland (five-minute flat path) to farm gates; map available at car park.

10-40 min Animal feeding and enclosure visits - Buy feed bags (£2 each) at farm entrance; hand-feed goats and sheep; watch pigs in outdoor pens and admire poultry.

40-70 min Farm exploration and petting station - Some animals (rabbits, guinea pigs) available for gentle handling; farm staff answer questions about heritage breeds.

70-100 min Playground and park time - Separate adventure playground with climbing frames, swings, and slide; open space for running; picnic tables available.

100-120 min Pond exploration or return to car - Small wildlife pond with ducks and fish if time permits; toddlers typically wrap up after playground.

The whole experience takes 2 hours. Difficulty: easy. You meet at Graves Park main car park.

• Free entry to the farm and park
• Hand-feeding goats and sheep with purchased pellets
• Heritage breed pigs (rare breeds visible and educational)
• Adventure playground adjacent to farm
• 140-acre park includes pond, open grass, and picnic areas
• Accessibility: Farm entrance and main paths wheelchair accessible; accessible toilet near car park; some enclosure viewing requires standing; adventure playground has accessible equipment including wheelchair-accessible swings.

What is included: Free access to farm enclosures, Free access to adventure playground, Free parking.

Not included: Animal feed bags (£2 each, sold on site), Food and drink (none on farm; cafes in wider park), Special animal experiences (breeding/vet talks occasionally announced). You will need to arrange these yourself.

What to bring: Small change for feed bags (£2 per bag), Hand sanitizer or soap (wash station near entrance), Picnic food if staying longer than two hours, Spare clothes (children often get muddy around enclosures). Having these with you makes the experience smoother.

Best time to go: 11am and 3pm for optimal animal feeding times when creatures are most active and hungry; avoid midday summer heat; winter mornings often quieter than weekends..

Tip: Best feeding times are 11am and 3pm

Tip: Bring hand sanitizer

Accessibility: Farm entrance and main paths wheelchair accessible; accessible toilet near car park; some enclosure viewing requires standing; adventure playground has accessible equipment including wheelchair-accessible swings..

Operator: Sheffield City Council | Book directly (opens in new tab) | Phone: 0114 236 7100

After this activity, these are within easy reach:

• Endcliffe Park Cafe (8 min drive walk)
• Peak District National Park (15 min drive walk)

This activity is run by Sheffield City Council.

Book directly at their website (opens in new tab).

Cancellation policy: Free entry, no cancellation policy needed.

Accessibility: Farm entrance and main paths wheelchair accessible; accessible toilet near car park; some enclosure viewing requires standing; adventure playground has accessible equipment including wheelchair-accessible swings..

Best time to go: 11am and 3pm for optimal animal feeding times when creatures are most active and hungry; avoid midday summer heat; winter mornings often quieter than weekends..

What animals can you feed at Graves Park farm?

Goats and sheep are the main animals available for hand-feeding using purchased pellets. Guinea pigs and rabbits can be gently handled at the petting station. Pigs, ducks, and poultry are viewable in enclosures but not directly fed. All animals are heritage breeds chosen for educational value.

Is the animal farm free?

Yes, entry to the farm and park is completely free. The only cost is animal feed bags at £2 each, which are optional. Car parking is also free. It's one of Sheffield's best free family activities.

What time should we visit to see active animals?

Animals are most responsive at 11am and 3pm, their scheduled feeding times. Early mornings (9-10am) are quieter with fewer visitors. Late afternoons (after 4pm) animals often rest. Weekday visits are less crowded than weekends.