Animal Farms in South Yorkshire

Wentworth Family Farm - Rotherham
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Wentworth Family Farm - Rotherham
Wentworth Family Farm: Home to a range of rare breed such as Soay sheep, Jacobs sheep, Shetland cattle, middle white pigs, Saannen, Pygmy and Bagot goats. View red squirrels, British barn, snowy and tawny owls, horses and ponies. Also a bunny barn with rabbits, guinea pigs and other baby animals.Situated in sixteen acres of historic walled...
Wigfield Farm - Worsbrough
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Wigfield Farm - Worsbrough
Set in the Worsborough Country Park area of Barnsley, Wigfield Farm has three main functions:     A working farm producing livestock     A base for Barnsley College courses in Horticulture and Animal care     An Open Farm and Visitors Centre accessible to the local and wider community The farm is...
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry - North Anston
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Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry - North Anston
When the centre first opened in the summer of 1994, it consisted of the Tropical house, some gardens and the start of the nature trail. Over the past 11 years the centre has evolved to included a wide range of animals. The centre currently is home to the Tropical House, Bird of prey centre, baby animal nursery, Pets corner and a mature nature...
Aston Springs Farm
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Aston Springs Farm
Aston Springs Farm has been created from a love of animals and the outdoors as well as a desire to provide good quality fresh products to the local community by two sisters, Sam and Emily Swain. Aston Springs Farm Trail provides the perfect opportunity to get out and about experiencing nature as well as life on the farm. Take a stroll around our...
Heeley City Farm - Sheffield
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Heeley City Farm - Sheffield
Welcome to Heeley City Farm - a friendly farm and environmental visitor centre in Heeley, in the heart of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We're open every day from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm (4.30 pm in the winter) and admission is FREE! Meet our friendly animals, play in our under 8's Playground enjoy our Farm Café serving healthy, farm-cooked...
Our Cow Molly
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Our Cow Molly
We are, a working dairy farm and produce our own ice cream using milk and cream fresh from our cows. We're open for visitors 11-6 Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, and every day in the school holidays. We are located in a small village called Dungworth in Sheffield which is just outside the peak district and is classified as an area of...
Cannon Hall Farm - Barnsley
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Cannon Hall Farm - Barnsley
he perfect family day out in the Pennine hills with hundreds of animals, and adventure playgrounds. We are a working family-run farm, and you may have seen us on TV on Springtime on the Farm, Winter on the Farm, The Yorkshire Vet and more! Suitable for children and adults of all ages, there’s plenty to see and do at the farm. Your...
The Hungry Llama indoor play area - Barnsley
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The Hungry Llama indoor play area - Barnsley
The Hungry Llama indoor play area is one of the biggest and best in the north of England. Packed with features including nine dramatic slides and the most up to date play equipment, it guarantees a fabulous, fun filled day whatever the weather. Kids will be in heaven as there’s something interesting and exciting around every corner. Built...
Mayfield Alpacas - Sheffield
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Mayfield Alpacas - Sheffield
Situated to the North of Ringinglow Village, on the outskirts of Sheffield, Mayfield Alpacas is the centre of excellence for the UK Alpaca industry. Our selective breeding programme concentrates exclusively on the finest quality Peruvian Alpaca stock. Extending for over 45 acres within the beautiful Mayfield Valley, Mayfield Alpacas is a popular...
Graves Park Animal Farm - Sheffield
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Graves Park Animal Farm - Sheffield
Graves Park Animal Farm provides a popular home to some of the rarest breeds of farm animals in the country. You can get up close and personal with Tamworth pigs; Highland cattle and Jacob sheep, plus goats, donkeys,waterfowl and many more. Opening Times The Animal Farm is open every day between 9.00am and 4.00pm (except Christmas Day). Entry is...
Boston Park Farm - Doncaster
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Boston Park Farm - Doncaster
Boston Park Farm is a family business run by the Chappell family and includes the Tearooms, Maize Maze and horse liveries as well as an 800 acre arable farm. 2016 is the 17th season for the maize maze, which has grown and developed since it started in 2000. We have two outdoor play structures with swings and slides, and plenty of places to...
Hardwick Hall
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Hardwick Hall
One of Britain's greatest and most complete Elizabethan houses     Spectacular Tudor treasure house     Built for 'Bess of Hardwick', Elizabethan England's second most powerful and wealthy woman     Outstanding 16th and 17th-century tapestries and embroideries     Fine historic...
Shepherds Place - Haxey
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Shepherds Place - Haxey
Visit Shepherds Place for an introduction to animals from home and abroad. With indoor and outdoor play areas, pony and trap rides, lamb feeding and goats to play with. Tearoom and gift shop. As a fun, humble, and educational petting farm our goal is introducing you and your family to a wide variety of animals from home and over seas. Take a...
Ponderosa Rare Breeds Farm - Heckmondwike
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Ponderosa Rare Breeds Farm - Heckmondwike
Ponderosa is open to children & adults of all ages who can come to the centre and engage in a variety of interesting and stimulating activities. Walks and guided tours are available - and a huge selection of pursuits all based around our rare breeds, greenhouses, Reptile Room and lakes. The farm started as a hobby for Maureen Cook in 1992...
Willow Tree Family Farm - Shirebrook
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Willow Tree Family Farm - Shirebrook
The activities of Willow Tree Family Farm are diverse, covering animal husbandry to Forest Schools, youth work to mentoring adults & children with low self-esteem and confidence. Known as a family attraction, a diamond on the outskirts of Shirebrook, Willow Tree Farm attracts hundreds of visitors each year. People come to enjoy Willow Tree...
Wetlands Waterfowl Reserve - Retford
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Wetlands Waterfowl Reserve - Retford
Wetlands primary objective is to enable people of all ages to view and get close to animals they wouldn’t normally have the chance to see. Our 23-acre parkland also provides a fantastic location for a relaxing stroll in the countryside. Wetlands is an animal park set in purely natural surroundings. Leave the school and bus timetables...
Temple Newsam House Leeds
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Temple Newsam House Leeds
Temple Newsam is one of the great historic estates in England. Set within over 1500 acres of parkland, woodland and farmland landscaped by Capability Brown in the 18th century, it is a magnificent Tudor–Jacobean mansion. Famous as the birthplace of Lord Darnley and home to the Ingram family for over 300 years, the mansion houses rich...
Hinchliffe's Farm - Huddersfield
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Hinchliffe's Farm - Huddersfield
There's so much more going on at Hinchliffe's Farm than our award winning Farm Shop and Restaurant ... The sound of leather, brass and chains, the clip clopping of hooves pulling a brewers dray along a cobbled street; sounds granddad would have heard 100 times a day. At the time of the 2nd world war there were five working farms in Honley village...
Chatsworth Farmyard & Adventure Playground
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Chatsworth Farmyard & Adventure Playground
Welcome to our home, set in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire. There is always something new to see and do in the house, garden, farmyard and adventure playground. Experience a taste of Chatsworth in our shops, restaurants and award winning Farm shop, or explore our beautiful 1000 acre park. The farmyard at Chatsworth has been a...
Hall Farm Park
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Hall Farm Park
A visit to the farm provides an opportunity for children and adults to see many rare and traditional animals and birds in their natural environment.
Tropical World - Leeds
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Tropical World - Leeds
Tropical World at Roundhay park, Leeds is one of the UK's most popular garden tourist attractions and home to the largest collection of tropical plants outside Kew Gardens. Each year over a million visitors discover exciting new worlds, alien landscapes and exotic plant life - all in the heart of Leeds. New café and facilities at Tropical...
Chestnut Centre - Otter Haven & Owl Sanctuary
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Chestnut Centre - Otter Haven & Owl Sanctuary
Welcome to the Chestnut Centre Conservation & Wildlife Park: Our Conservation and Wildlife Park, located in scenic Peak District National Park of Derbyshire, is set in 50 acres of landscaped grounds and is home, not only to a unique collection of birds and animals, but to many wild birds and mammals. As you walk about the Wildlife Park...
Manor Heath Park Jungle Experience - Halifax
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Manor Heath Park Jungle Experience - Halifax
The park occupies the site of an old manor house that fell into terminal decline after the war and was demolished in 1959. Fortunately, the park has continued in use and has become one of the best parks within the region.  The park occupies around eight hectares with a large number of facilities on site. The Jungle Experience at Manor Heath...
Harewood House - Leeds
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Harewood House - Leeds
Harewood House, home to the Queen's cousin, the Earl of Harewood, provides a great day out for all the family. The House, with its outstanding art collections, splendid State Rooms and fascinating 'Below Stairs' exhibition, is set in spectacular landscaped grounds, which include formal gardens and gentle woodland walks, a Bhutanese Stupa,...
Matlock Farm Park
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Matlock Farm Park
Matlock Farm Park is set in part of a 600 acre working farm with pony trekking, loads of animals to see and interact with and all in all providing a great day out with variety activities for all the family. Here at Matlock Farm Park, we are open all year round and hope to give you a wonderful visit in the fresh air and tranquility of the...
Pink Pig Farm
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Pink Pig Farm
Welcome to the Pink Pig. The Jackson family has farmed here since 1929, and the farm's history of producing good, natural food for the local community stretches back more than 400 years. We believe in growing and making delicious fresh produce at prices real people can afford – so come in and sample what we have to offer. We hope you...
St Leonards Farm Park - Bradford
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St Leonards Farm Park - Bradford
Come and meet friendly farmer James and his family, down on their award winning farm in Esholt Village, Bradford (Original home of TV's Emmerdale) The farm has lots of different animals, some of which you can feed. Visit our play areas, especially the popular straw playbarn, with its tunnels and swing ropes; small animal enclosure; listed barns...
Find children's animal farms in South Yorkshire along with petting farms and other activities related to animals even if it's raining. With animals for viewing and petting for you, your child, and your family. This could include sheep racing, feeding animals with foodstuff that can be bought for the animals from a kiosk with play areas to burn off some energy or shows including animals and farms.

A children's farms is a great day out take the family searching for a stimulating interaction, and they can occasionally play with a wide range of domestic livestock. These could feature lambs, chickens, goats, small horses, wild boar, and possibly even miniature horses.

Your nearest children's farm might even have more amazing wildlife such as porcupines, tropical pets such as lizards and ant colonies and even birds of paradise.

Relax knowing if you are an Aunty with a nephew for instance, you definitely are not going to be disappointed with what a kid's petting farm can provide anyone. Some farms can even provide a mobile service which would definitely be of specific interest to a teacher looking to set up a special event possibly.

So if you are in the South Yorkshire area and have kids, then a petting zoo could possibly be the excellent spot for a person to go with the young children. Make sure you have a look at the website before you go to find out if the children's farm have special days on for an economical day trip.