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Aston Springs Farm

Aston, United Kingdom•4.5(1.2k)•Country Park, Farm, Wildlife Center

Explore a working farm with animal encounters, nature trails, and outdoor play featuring rare breed animals and interactive feeding experiences.

Aston Springs Farm is a family-friendly visitor attraction in South Yorkshire that opened in 2013, offering a blend of farmyard education and outdoor adventure. Visitors begin at the animal barns where they can encounter meerkats, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, and an aviary, with a winter barn featuring larger animals during colder months for closer encounters. The farm trail winds through fields and woodland where families can see rare breed pigs, chickens, peacocks, sheep, goats, Rheas, Alpacas, llamas, red deer, donkeys, and ponies, alongside natural wildlife. An outdoor play area provides entertainment for children, while pond dipping with fishing nets offers opportunities to discover aquatic creatures in the wildlife ponds. Animal feed is available for purchase, allowing visitors to hand-feed baby goats, lambs, chickens, and the notably friendly Alpacas. Suitable for all ages from infants upwards, the farm offers flexible visit lengths with picnic areas for breaks. The changing seasons and animal arrivals ensure each visit is unique. On-site facilities include Aston's Restaurant for dining and refreshments. Entry prices are affordable at £7.50 per person, with children under one admitted free. The farm operates daily from 10am to 4pm (closed Tuesdays) with last admission at 3:15pm.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 16:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 16:00
Friday: 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Aston's Restaurant

On-site restaurant offering food and refreshments for visitors to the farm.

Hours: 10:00-16:00 daily

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4.5(1.2k reviews)
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Ian Griffiths

Ian Griffiths

2 months ago

I don't use the phrase 'hidden gem' often but this place certainly qualifies. A great little family outing - there is a trail that loops around the various animal pens and paddocks, with a small playground in the middle. The cafe also serves fantastic pizza at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended!

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Steve Curl

Steve Curl

2 months ago

Definitely not a 5 star experience but not 1 star either. The farm trail looks like a work in progess,not the worst but does need improvement. Do not visit after wet weather. Tack room cafe looks nice, toilets clean, lots of parking.

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Learna Field

Learna Field

2 months ago

DON’T FUND THEIR ANIMAL NEGLECT!!! I am so angry with this place! We were served by a young girl on reception who looked around 12. We then went into see the small animals and the meerkats seemed very stressed, the enclosure didn’t have enough wood or space and one was running round stressed and looked like they were loosing hair by their tail. We then went on the trail walk and everything seemed okay until one of the goats escaped which is fine accidents happen and they are animals and can be unpredictable what I have an issue with is it look them 30 minutes to come and try and get the goat that was running round and jumping up me and charging towards kids. The worst part of the visit was that I picked up a thick piece of glass up out of the pigs enclosure after a pig was trying to eat, I actually had to try and push the pig away so it didn’t eat the glass!! When I then brought the glass to reception and asked how many people are around the trail while the farms open to monitor he didn’t really give me and answer he thanked me for the glass and then said “thank you for that this place is an ex council site so there’s a few bits about we never would have known if you didn’t bring it me. So you let animals go into pastures and don’t look or check the pasture before you put them in?! These are lives!! you have a duty of care to these animals and you can’t be arsed to check the pastures before you let the animals in there! I will never be funding this place again. I think they neglect their animals and they clearly don’t care about the animals they have!

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Cas Smith

Cas Smith

3 months ago

The best veggie breakfast ever !!! We come here a lot and it’s always lovely, came today for the first time for breakfast & we will definitely be back. Staff are always warm, welcoming and so friendly. Very quick service even when it’s busy, lovely atmosphere. Nothing bad to say whatsoever! The farm is always great too, good price, friendly animals which you can feed. Brilliant for small children, nice walk around the area too. Plenty of things to do. Will always come back here.

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Stacie Armstrong

Stacie Armstrong

7 months ago

Visited the farm today, id booked to see Father Christmas online, unfortunately I arrived with my autistic little boy on the wrong day 🤦‍♀️… the staff was absolutely incredible and got us in before santas booked slots were starting. As for father Christmas himself he quickly realised my little boy had additional needs and is predominantly non verbal, he went above and beyond for him, we was all blown away!! I can’t thank the staff and the big man himself for making the farm visit more incredible than normal. Thank you ☺️

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Aston Springs Farm

Is Aston Springs Farm free to visit?

Aston Springs Farm is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Aston Springs Farm suitable for?

Aston Springs Farm is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Aston Springs Farm dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Aston Springs Farm.

Is there parking at Aston Springs Farm?

Yes — Aston Springs Farm has on-site parking, plus additional parking nearby.

Is there food at Aston Springs Farm?

Yes — Aston's Restaurant is on site at Aston Springs Farm. On-site restaurant offering food and refreshments for visitors to the farm.

Is Aston Springs Farm pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Aston Springs Farm is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Aston Springs Farm?

Aston Springs Farm is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Aston Springs Farm by public transport?

Aston Springs Farm isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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