Whirlow Hall Farm Trust

Opening hours vary - check the vineyard's website before visiting, as they can close for private events or change seasonally.

What's the vibe?

Whirlow Hall Farm Trust is a working farm and registered charity in Sheffield focused on providing outdoor learning and activities for children and families. The farm combines animal encounters, play areas, a shop, and a cafe in a rural setting on the edge of the city, all helping to support the Trust’s educational mission.

Visiting: There is no general entry fee to visit the farm, play area, shop, and cafe, and free onsite parking is available. The farm is generally open Wednesday to Sunday.

Tours: Public farm tours run on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holiday Mondays hourly between 11am and 3pm. FiPL tours are also available - see the tours page for details.

Cafe: The Barn Cafe is on site, serving meals, hot and cold drinks, and cakes on the days the farm is open, from 9am. The cafe is housed in a historic Cruck Barn and has won Westside Magazine's Best Café of the Year award.

Farm Shop: The farm shop is open alongside the cafe, stocking farm produce and wines made from the estate's own grapes.

Private Hire & Weddings: The farm is available for private hire including weddings, held on weekends from mid-May to mid-September. The barn can be used for DIY or assisted weddings, with overnight accommodation for up to 15 guests in The Hall. Corporate and educational bookings are also welcome. Check the website for availability and enquiries.

Special Events: The Trust runs a programme of seasonal and community events throughout the year, including fundraising events and retreats. See the events page for what's coming up.

Dogs & Children: The farm welcomes families, and dogs on leads are permitted in outdoor areas of the farm.

Whirlow Hall Farm Trust has a small volunteer-tended vineyard planted in 2010 growing a mix of grape varieties including Rondo, Solaris, and Phoenix. The farm produces a range of still and sparkling wines that are sold locally and in the farm shop and cafe. Grapes are vinified off-site.

By Car
Whirlow Hall Farm is on Whirlow Lane, Sheffield S11 9QF, with free parking available on site.

By Public Transport
Bus services run along nearby Ecclesall Road South with stops within walking distance of the farm. The nearest mainline station is Dore & Totley, a short taxi ride from the farm.

Book train tickets in advance via Trainline.

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  • Rafters – Modern British restaurant in Sheffield.
  • The Tickled Trout – Gastropub in Barlow near the Peak District.
• Notable Hotels:
  • Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa – Hotel with spa facilities and grounds.
  • The Rutland Hotel – Comfortable city hotel in Sheffield.
• Notable Attractions:
  • Peak District National Park – Extensive countryside and walking routes near Sheffield.
  • Sheffield Botanical Gardens – Historic botanical gardens with listed glass pavilions.