The Whirlow Farm Annual Christmas Fayre is an event that always promises to be a delightful experience for all. The Christmas Fayre, set against the backdrop of the picturesque farm, is scheduled to take place from 10 am to 3 pm on the weekend of the 23rd and 24th of November.
Visitors can look forward to a charming Christmas market with traders offering unique gifts and festive decorations. The air will be filled with the aroma of warm, mulled wine, and mince pies. Joyful melodies from live music and guest entertainers will complement the atmosphere. The event also offers a variety of street food options, including the farm’s signature hot roast pork sandwiches.
Families can enjoy the open playground and the opportunity to feed the animals, adding to the festive spirit. The Whirlow Christmas Fayre offers free parking. Adults pay just £6 for entry, while children enter for free. This event is an ideal way to kick off the holiday season. Tickets are available online for those who wish to secure their visit to this enchanting event. Whirlow Hall Farm
The Whirlow Hall Farm Fayre 2024 promises to be an unforgettable event for the entire family. With a wide array of activities, from creative workshops and sports games to thrilling rides and live entertainment, there’s something to spark joy in every visitor. The fayre also offers a unique opportunity to indulge in a variety of street food while enjoying live performances or to unwind at the pop-up bar. For animal lovers, pony rides and a dog agility show add to the excitement.
The event is not just about fun but also about community and discovery, with local crafts and produce stalls, and classic cars on display for the aficionados. This family-friendly event, with its affordable ticket price for adults of £6 and free entry for children, coupled with free parking, is meticulously planned to ensure a hassle-free and delightful experience for all. It’s a day to create lasting memories, enjoy the company of loved ones, and celebrate the vibrant local culture.
Whirlow Farm looks forward to welcoming you to their Annual Christmas Fayre. Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November, 10am – 3pm.,
Shop in the Christmas Market with our independent traders for those unique, special Christmas gifts and decorations. Enjoy warm boozy cocktails, mulled wine & mince pies while listening to the festive sounds of local choirs and live music.
Meet the real “Elf on a Shelf” and be sure to grab a naughty picture with him… a must-do for any child. See Santa and the Elves in the farmhouse. Meet Real Reindeers.
Pick up a tasty lunch from one of the street food vendors… including hot roast pork sandwiches from the Whirlow BBQ.
Pick up your Christmas tree and order your free-range Whirlow turkey for the big day.
The playground will be open; and why not feed the animals while you are here too 10am – 3pm / FREE PARKING / Adults £6 entry / Children FREE.
Vulnerable Sheffield children with serious issues will receive help and support down on the farm thanks to Yorkshire Freemasons
James H Newman OBE, the Head Freemason in Yorkshire,
Hundreds of vulnerable children and young people from across the region will receive support on a working farm to overcome a range of serious issues and return to education, thanks to a grant from Yorkshire West Riding Freemasons to Whirlow Hall Farm Trust.
The £54,000 grant will see well over 300 local children spending extended periods at the farm near Sheffield where they will work to overcome mental health and physical illness and the aftermath of life-changing events such as bereavement.
The children who are referred to Whirlow Hall Farm are disengaged from education due to the issues they are facing. Whirlow provides activities which are fun, engaging, and tailored to the needs of learners, with every young person having their own goals and achievements. They are supported to reduce their anxieties and reengage with education. They may return to their school, secure a place at a new or special school, or gain qualifications during their time at Whirlow to support them to access further education.
The children and young people get involved in real farm jobs and activities based on their age, abilities and interests. This could be anything from egg collecting to moving large animals around the farm to helping with lambing. Each youngster has their own needs and interests and attends between one to three days per week for a minimum of 12 weeks but most stay much longer. The activities are all linked to the curriculum and learning is embedded throughout. Additionally, there are classroom-based activities to support their learning and for when the weather is not suitable for being outdoors all day. The results of the programme are extremely positive, with 85 per cent of children who have attended the Farm showing a reduction of anxieties after 12 weeks. For those who stay for longer, at 6 months this increases to 95 per cent. Once they are back at school, 70 per cent reported improved behaviour and better engagement in lessons leading to a reduced chance of exclusion. Last year, 86 per cent progressed in a way that was suitable for them. The team at Whirlow expect this to be at least 90 per cent at the end of this academic year. The grant from Yorkshire West Riding Freemasons comes through the Masonic Charitable Foundation, which is funded by Freemasons, their families and friends, from across Englandand Wales.
Ben Davies, Whirlow’s Chief Executive, said: “We’re very grateful to Yorkshire West Riding Freemasons for their generous grant, which will allow us to help hundreds of very vulnerable children and young people get back to school. The therapeutic activities on our working farm are a proven way to help them overcome all manner of serious issues ranging from physical and mental health problems through to bereavement. Thanks to the Freemasons we can continue to provide this vital service.”
James H Newman OBE, Head of Yorkshire, West Riding Freemasons, said: “I’m delighted Freemasonry has been able to support the Whirlow Hall Farm Trust in their hugely valuable work with children who have serious and complex needs. Providing them with a safe, relaxed, and fun environment, by which they can recover their confidence and health, and ultimately re-engage with education, is absolutely crucial to their long-term future. The remarkable results of the Trust’s programme speak for themselves.”
Whirlow Hall Farm Trust’s Farm Fayre returns this July after four years away!
This Sunday 2nd July will see Whirlow Hall Farm Trust’s fields filled with a huge variety of activities to keep the whole family entertained all day; from Boney Fido Dog Training’s ‘have a go’ dog agility, to sampling some of Whirlow’s own wine and cider.
Dinosaurs
For the kids there are workshops, shows and entertainment, rides and slides, games, pony riding, dinosaurs, bubbles, crafts and more. There’s even a chance to meet and ride a unicorn, yes, a real unicorn of course! And once the adults are exhausted by all of that, there’s space to grab a deck chair and a drink from the bar, choose from a range of street food stalls, and listen to some live music.
The event runs from 11am – 4pm this Sunday 2nd July.
All the funds raised will go to supporting Whirlow’s work with vulnerable children and young people in our city.
Sarah Kerrigan, Head of Fundraising and Events at Whirlow said: “We’re delighted to be able to bring Farm Fayre back after an extended break. We are still feeling the aftereffects of the pandemic in places, so to have one of our biggest events of the year finally back feels amazing and will raise vital funds for the vulnerable children and young people we support here at the farm.”
Tickets are just £6 per adult, and children are free! To book your tickets visit. Whirlow Hall Farm Events
This weekend Saturday, October 1st, and Sunday 2nd, Pumpkins & Presents will be hosting their sixth annual event with a brand NEW venue at Whirlow Hall Farm.
A feast for the eyes and senses awaits and ADMISSION is FREE to the huge Lambing Barn which has been transformed into a spectacular Autumnal gathering of makers and sellers with an emphasis on seasonality at this lovely time of year.
Over 25 handpicked traders will showcase HOME, GARDEN, LIFESTYLE, FOOD, and FEEL GOOD, indeed there will be something for everyone to enjoy a great weekend.
As well as supporting the fantastic work of Whirlow Hall Farm Trust, an important part of the event will be again fundraising for the DOG’S TRUST – so please bring along your four legged friends to join in the fun. Get creative and bring your carved Pumpkins to win a prize, or choose from a fantastic selection of locally grown pumpkins and purchase one or more to help raise money for this worthwhile charity.
Although everything takes place under cover in the large barn, there could be an Autumn chill in the air so don’t forget to wrap up warm.
Doors open at 11am and close at 4pm on both days.
The popular ‘Barn Cafe’ at Whirlow Hall Farm will be open all weekend as usual serving delicious hot and cold food and drinks, alongside a Bar and Hog Roast.
Pumpkins & Presents are looking forward to welcoming old Pumpkin friends as well as making many new ones.
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