About Herd Farm
Herd Farm is a Grade II listed 18th-century former working farm, originally built in 1760. Between 1997 and 2000, it was thoughtfully transformed into an exceptional, accessible residential barn – with a strong focus on providing enriching experiences for schools and young people.
Located just 7 miles from Leeds city centre, Herd Farm is a unique and valued outdoor residential and activity centre for the city of Leeds. Set in beautiful countryside, we offer a wide range of exciting outdoor activities for both children and adults – from high ropes and bushcraft to mountain biking and our exhilarating giant swing.
With a strong reputation and consistently high levels of use, Herd Farm is proud to be a trusted destination for learning, adventure, and personal development. Over the past year, more than 3,000 young people have stayed with us on residential visits, and a further 5,500 have taken part in day and weekend activities. Many of these are returning visitors – a testament to the quality and impact of the experiences we provide.
We work closely with a wide range of groups, schools, and organisations to support the development, confidence, and well-being of young people from all backgrounds.
Safeguarding
As a service we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Safeguarding refers to all things that adults do to keep children safe and protect them from harm.
Our safeguarding and child protection policy outlines our commitment to keeping children and young people safe from harm.
Designated Safeguarding Leads are staff members specially trained and taking lead on safeguarding in our centres. They are: Natalie Hague natalie.hague@leeds.gov.uk and Donna Russell donna.russell@leeds.gov.uk. If you have any concerns, please contact us.
Here are some websites you may also find useful:
Leeds Safeguarding Children Partnership
MindMate | Mental health and wellbeing services for young people in Leeds
