Windmill Hill City Farm

Windmill Hill City Farm is located in the Bedminster area of Bristol. It is a 4.5-acre site and it is free to visit. Their aim is to serve the community by offering education, recreation and therapy to local people.

What is there to do at Windmill Hill City Farm?

The farm was created in the 1970s and it has been a vital hub for the south Bristol community ever since. The productive gardens grow crops and flowers all year round and the farm animals, are popular with children and adults alike.

They provide an excellent opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to learn about farming and sustainable food production. There is also an outdoor playground. The farm is home to a variety of animals, including goats, pigs, sheep and cows. It is worth noting that you can not feed any of their animals.

Around the farm, there is the Stick Man Trail. This is a self-guided trail which is open year-round and its aim is to encourage children aged 3-7 to get outdoors and explore the natural world and find out how things grow. There is also a Garden Friends trail, a Golden Cabbages trail, a Groundworks story trail and a play trail.

Further Information

Is there food and drink available?

There is a cafe serving food and drinks. You are welcome to picnic outdoors.

What are the main things to do?

It is a 4.5-acre site and it is free to visit with gardens, animals and a number of trails. There are toilets and a cafe.

What are the ticket prices?

They are free to visit. Donations are welcome.

Is there parking?

There is on-street parking in the surrounding streets (note meters operate Mon – Fri 9 am to 5 pm £1/hr max 3 hrs, evenings and weekends are free).

When are they open?

Windmill Hill City Farm is open for most of the year, they are closed for a short period over Christmas. For up-to-date opening times please visit their website.