Wigfield Farm

Set in the Worsborough Country Park area of Barnsley, Wigfield Farm has three main functions:
· A working farm producing livestock and arable crops
· A base for Barnsley College courses in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal care and Environmental Studies
· An Open Farm and Visitors Centre accessible to the local and wider community

The farm is situated approximately 2 miles south west of Barnsley next to Worsbrough Country Park.  The farm extends to some 48 hectare, Approximately 40 hectare is grassland with the remainder supporting annual cereal crop. Wherever possible the farm is managed to reflect the aims and objectives of the adjoining country park.
Although farm staff are employed, the day to day work of the farm is undertaken by students following one of our many programmes of study thus providing a realistic working environment in which to develop their skills and knowledge.

A modern horticulture unit supports the learning and development of students following both vocational and recreational courses in horticulture and gardening. Seasonal plants are often available for sale at competetive prices.

Wigfield 'open' farm is situated on the Dove Valley Trail section of the Trans-Pennine Trail, and provides a perfect visitor attraction at which to refresh yourself in our cafe and shop facility.

The farm has a wide range of animals including cattle, goats, Shetland ponies, pigs, sheep, poultry, cage birds, chipmunks, chinchillas, guinea pigs, rabbits and much more. We now also have an exciting new aquatics room featuring many different varieties of fish and other aquatic life.

There is also a gift shop and café serving hot and cold food throughout the day. Open daily 10.00 am – 4.30 pm, including Bank Holidays special events.  Entrance fees are £5.00 for a family ticket, £2.00 for adults and £1.00 for concessions.

Easter signals our lambing season! You may be lucky to see lambs being born.
September is the start of the academic year and, as the area’s leading provider in land based studies, we will be offering a range of courses in agriculture, animal care and horticulture.

For further details please contact:
Wigfield Farm
Haverlands Lane
Worsborough
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 5NQ
Tel 01226 733702
Email info@barnsley.ac.uk