City Farms In and Around London

Updated for 2026: Here are 15 amazing city farms in and around London, where your family can feed the inhabitants, learn where their food comes from and immerse themselves in nature. It’s a guaranteed great family day out and what makes it even better for parents is…..many of them are free.

Enjoy!

Spitalfields City Farm

Spitalfields City Farm in Tower Hamlets is the nearest city farm to the City of London’s square mile.

The vibrant and multi-cultural community here provide educational opportunities for children and adults from age 2 upwards, with a wide variety of green spaces visitors and volunteers can enjoy.

It’s run by a team of amazing volunteers, who provide the hard work along with bags of, enthusiasm, fun and expertise, coupled with a wide range of gardening/landscaping/food growing/wildlife skills.

Spitalfields City Farm, Buxton Street, London E1 5AR.
Open Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) Closes 1/2 hour earlier in Winter. FREE.

Kentish Town City Farm

Located in Camden, Kentish Town City Farm is a local charity that helps Londoners connect with animals, nature and the environment,

There are animal pasture areas, community gardens, a wildlife pond, and a riding arena.

The charity also provides therapeutic riding to people with disabilities, Sunflower Sessions for young people with learning disabilities and differences, work experience opportunities for students and farm-related activities for local children and families.

In addition, animal lovers between 8 -16 years can volunteer to help with farm activities through the popular Young Farmers Club.

Kentish Town City Farm, 1 Cressfield Close, London NW5 4BN
Open 9.00am – 5.00pm 7 days a week. No booking required.
Entrance is FREE but visitor donations are very welcome!

Stepney City Farm

 Stepney City Farm is a three-acre working farm in Tower Hamlets.

The charity work to improve lives through farming and cultivate wellbeing through environmentally-sustainable farming practices. So, beside meeting farm animals,  children can learn how to grow food or try they hands at arts and crafts.

Parents will also love the popular Farmer’s Market that is open every Saturday.

Stepney City Farm, Stepney Way, E1 3DG.
Open 10am – 4pm (Tuesday-Sunday & BH Mondays)
Farmer’s Market: Saturday’s 10am – 3pm
No need to book, just walk in. FREE. 

Vauxhall City Farm

Located within the earshot of Big Ben under the shadow of MI6, Vauxhall City Farm is home to over 100 animals. It also boasts a riding centre, dozens of education and youth projects, a cafe and much, much more.

The charity sets out to empower people from all communities by allowing them to experience nature to enhance their health, well-being, and life chances as well as supporting children and disadvantaged people to boost their confidence and develop environmental awareness.

165 Tyers Street, SE11 5HS
Open Tuesday – Sunday 10:30am – 4:00pm (last entry 3.45pm)
FREE, but suggested £4 donation

Hackney City Farm

For over 35 years, Hackney City Farm has offered families the chance to get up close and personal to an eclectic mix of farmyard animals. There’s also a chance to plant vegetables and learn new skills that will come in handy if your kids are ever forced to work on a farm. 

Children and adults can participate in classes and workshops such as Growing Food, Habitats – Mini-Beasts, Chicken and Egg, and pottery.

And once again it’s a a great venue to host events, such as….. children’s birthday parties. 

Hackney City Farm, 1a Goldsmiths Row, E2 8QA.
Open 10:00am – 4:30pm (Tuesday – Sunday & BH Mondays)
Free entry for everyone – even school groups! 

Deen City Farm

As well as being an urban farm, Deen City Farm is also a riding school, offering affordable lessons to the local South London community.

Situated next to the farm is the River Wandle and the Wandle Trail, which runs to Morden Hall Park and the Arts and Crafts Village at Merton Abbey.

The farm also provide excellent opportunities for young people Including 14 days work experience placements during term time. Perfect for kids interested in working in their communities alongside animals.

Deen City Farm, 39 Windsor Avenue, Merton Abbey, Nr. Wimbledon, London, SW19 2RR.
Open 10:00am – 4:30pm (Tuesday – Sunday)
There are limited walk-in spaces available each day, so we recommend booking. It is essential during school holidays. 

Belmont Children’s Farm Park

Belmont Farmoffers everyone, young or old, to meet, handle and feed a huge variety of farm animals. Belmont Farm’s aim is to create an inspiring environment, for people, especially children, to understand where food comes from. It’s the perfect place for Londoners to experience a real working farm. You can pet the bunnies, feed the goats & sheep and jump aboard the tractor and trailer ride for thrill-seekers!

Belmont Farm, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, NW7 1QT
Open daily. Booking essential. Prices vary.

Mudchute Park and Farm

Mudchute Park is located in the middle of the Isle of Dogs. Set in 32 acres of countryside in the heart of East London, Mudchute offers fantastic views across London plus a children’s nursery and a wide range of education activities. With over 100 animals including cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and llamas there’s plenty to see, plus animal experiences on weekends which can be booked. The open space is great for community groups or just your simple family picnic. Where else do you get to share your lunch with friendly fur and feathered creatures?

Pier Street, Isle of Dogs, E14 3HP
Open 9am – 4pm (Monday – Sunday)
Free entry and no booking required.

Surrey Docks Farm

Surrey Docks Farm is a working city farm on the south bank of the River Thames. The Farm is an ideal setting and environment for environmental activities throughout the calendar year. Animals reared on the Farm include: goats, sheep, cows, pigs, ducks, geese, chickens, donkeys and a pony as well as an orchard, herb garden, dye garden, vegetable plots, and wildlife area. Visit the Farm Shop or even pet animals in a Meet the Small Animals Session on a summer weekend.

South Wharf, Rotherhithe Street, SE16 5ET
Open 10am – 4pm (Monday – Saturday)
Free entry for everyone. (small charge for meet the animals)

Freightliners City Farm

Situated in the London Borough of Islington – Freightliners City Farm is a small community farm where people can spend time in a countryside type environment in the heart of London.

Great place for small kids, who want to visit the animal village and have a look at the chickens, bunnies, guinea pigs, goats, pigs, rabbits and cows.

There is an ornamental garden, and vegetable herb and fruit gardens on-site. Plus it has a farm shop and café, which does great food and is very popular 

Because of it’s size, it’s a great trip for small kids who can walk round it without getting tired. Friendly volunteers and arts and craft lessons, make this a really popular destination.

It’s an open access space which is free at point of entry supported by donations, grants and income from the farm services.

Freightliners Farm, Sheringham Road, N7 8PF
10:30am – 4.30pm every day except Tuesday

Hounslow Urban Farm

Hounslow Urban Farm is one of London’s largest community farms. Families can enjoy a variety of colourful and unusual farm animals close-up, including 5 types of pigs, goats, cows, rabbits, ducks, geese, alpacas, rheas, peacocks and lots more. The farm offers an opportunity for close contact and interaction with a variety of animals in a safe environment.

The Hounslow Urban Farm, Faggs Road, Feltham, Middlesex, TW14 0LZ
Open daily 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)
Booking required. Tickets are valid for 12 months.

The Woodlands Farm Trust

Woodlands Farm is an 89 acre working city farm on the edge of Greenwich and Bexley boroughs. With so many diverse habitats on the farm there’s a lot to learn and explore – from the farm yard to the ponds, woodland and hay meadows. Find out about farming life and farm animals as well as experiencing the countryside within London.  You can see native bird species, butterflies, wild flowers and ancient woodlands as well as farm animals.

331 Shooters Hill, Welling DA16 3RP
Tuesday – Sunday and Bank Holidays. 9.30am-4.30pm​
FREE. £3 for an activity trail.

Queens Park Children’s Farm

Nestled within Queens Park, Queen’s Park Children’s Farm offers visitors an opportunity to connect with nature and animals. Established in the 1990s, this farm has become a cherished feature of the Park, providing educational and recreational experiences for visitors. Home to goats, sheep, ducks, quails and chickens.

Queen’s Park, Kingswood Avenue, NW6 6SG 
Open 11am – 5pm daily
FREE

Bockett’s Farm Park

Bocketts Farm is an award-winning working farm, set in the beautiful Surrey countryside just outside London. The combination of animals and play areas makes the farm one of the South East’s most popular all weather attractions. Watch the pig race, hop on board the tractor and trailer, cuddle cute rabbits and see lambs, kids, piglets and chicks. With trampolines, giant slides, a bouncy pillow, 2 large indoor play barns and outdoor adventure trails, plus lovingly homemade food in the gorgeous Old Barn Tearooms, Bocketts Farm Park makes for an exciting day out for the entire family.

Bocketts Farm Park, Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 9BS
Open 10:00am – 5:00pm (Monday – Sunday)
Booking required. Prices vary.

Wellgate Community Farm

Wellgate Community Farm began its life in 1982, set up by volunteers as a project to encourage local participation in the Farm’s activity. The Farm offers local people, schools and groups an invaluable opportunity to experience a working farm and its animals.

Wellgate Community Farm, Collier Row Road, Romford, RM5 2BH.
Open 9am – 3:30pm (Monday – Sunday)
Entry to Wellgate Community Farm is FREE. Events and pre-booked activities are priced as advertised.