London's City Farms
Most city farms have volunteer programmes so you can experience a slice of rural life without leaving London.
As well as farmyard animals, many city farms offer gardens, children's play areas and a farm shop where you can pick up fresh farm produce.
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Belmont Children's Farm
Farm
The Ridgeway (next to Sheepwash Pond), Mill Hill, NW7 1QT [map]
Belmont Children's Farm has over 30 different animal varieties, ranging from traditional farm animals such as sheep, goats, pigs and cows; typical countryside wildlife such as game birds, ducks and geese; to the more unusual storks and wallabies; mesmerising alpacas; and stunning snowy and eagle owls.
£5.00
(USD7.55) -
Bocketts Farm Park
Farm
Young Street, Fetcham, Leatherhead, KT22 9BS [map]
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Based on 28 reviews£8.50
(USD12.83) -
Crystal Palace Park Farm
Farm
Crystal Palace Park, Bromley, SE19 2BB [map]
The farm reopened to the public in April 2008 and now provides facilities for members of the local community who are interested in developing their skills and knowledge in animal care and welfare.
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Hounslow Urban Farm
Farm
Faggs Road, Feltham, TW14 0LZ [map]
At Hounslow Urban Farm you'll meet cows, pigs, sheep, goats, ducks, poultry, rabbits and ponies.
From £4.25
(USD6.42) -
Lee Valley Park Farms
Farm
Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF [map]
Meet the animals at Lee Valley Park Farms.
From £5.00
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Newham City Farm
Farm
Stansfeld Road, Beckton, E6 5LT [map]
Animals include goats, rabbits, shire horse, llama, cattle, sheep, poultry, pigs and donkey.
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Spitalfields City Farm
Farm
Weaver Street, E1 5HJ [map]
Spitalfields City Farm brings the countryside to the city, providing education and environmental opportunities to local communities in a relaxed and enjoyable way.
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Christmas Tree Farm
Farm
Cudham Road, Downe Village, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7LF [map]
Christmas Tree Farm has a wide selection of animals and on some weekends and holidays there is a bouncy castle, Punch and Judy and face painting.
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Ferny Hill Farm
Farm
Ferny Hill, Hadley Wood, Nr Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 0PZ [map]
Ferny Hill Farm is a working farm with a tea shop and farm shop.
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Park Lodge Farm
Farm
Harvil Road, Uxbridge, UB9 6JP [map]
Dairy and sheep farm set in 550 acres, with a rotary milking parlour.
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Wellgate Community Farm
Farm
Collier Row Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 2BH [map]
Wellgate Community Farm is home to ponies, pigs, cows, goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, rabbits and guinea pigs. The farm is popular with younger children.
