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Opening times:
Every Day 9.00am - 5.00pm (10.00am - 4.00pm for the cafe, Garden Centre and to see the animals)
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Heeley City Farm is a friendly farm and visitor centre near central Sheffield. They are a registered charity and are open every day of the year (apart from Christmas day). They offer community-based training, employment opportunities and a youth enterprise. Admission to Heeley City Farm is free.

There are plenty of services available at Heeley City Farm. For an up to date list of events click here.

  • Community Heritage projects – which have included/include full size reproduction of an Iron Age Roundhouse; excavation/archaeology; local history; open days; and workshops.
  • Food Growing both at Heeley City Farm, Firth Park Allotment and other locations around the city.
  • Young Persons Alternative Provision (including supported and SEN learning) for 8-16 year olds. Young people can attend vocational placements as part of their education at Heeley City Farm, building their skills as well as working towards recognised qualifications in various areas.
  • The Farm Kitchen – a vegetarian and vegan cafe serve drinks, snacks, breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas. On their website you can find the daily menu.
  • Garden Centre – promoting peat-free and organic gardening.
  • Under 8’s Playground
  • Meet the Animals – large and small farm animals and birds.
  • Regular community events
  • Dementia Department. This group hosts many events across the city including a monthly carers group and the Farming Comes to You initiative.
  • Volunteering – opportunities are available throughout the operation of the farm
  • South Yorkshire Energy Centre – a visitor centre and project based at Heeley City Farm working in areas of Sustainability, Renewable Energy and Tackling Fuel Poverty

Opening Times: Every Day 9.00am – 5.00pm (10.00am – 4.00pm for the cafe, Garden Centre and to see the animals) – Please note, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Heeley City Farm has altered its opening hours and services. Please check their website for up to date information. 

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