Sheldon Country Park

Sheldon Country Park covers an area of just over 300 acres, comprising open grassland, wetlands, old hedgerows and some woodland that is mature. Situated regarding the really edge of the city, the land has escaped development and it has become a haven for wildlife.The Parks Ranger provider is situated at Old Rectory Farm, a seventeenth Century dairy farm, that will be situated on the entrance that is foremost the park.Old Rectory Farm was completely restored and operates as a demonstration farm, showing city dwellers old-fashioned types of farming. Animals kept at the farm include Jersey cattle, pigs, goats, ponies, ducks, chickens and geese.The farm is ready to accept site visitors each day over summer and winter and admission is free.There can also be a children's play ground, picnic areas and a cafe.