Our city farm
Kentish Town City Farm is a charity providing educational, therapeutic and creative activities. It developed out of the needs of people living in an urban environment to connect with animals and nature and is a focal point for the local community today. Entrance is free but we rely on visitor donations for the upkeep of the animals.
The farm has a small core staff but depends on volunteers to help out. Children and young people are encouraged to participate in all aspects of animal care, from mucking out to helping with feeds and site maintenance. Adult volunteers also help plan and run seasonal fundraising events, holiday activities for children and help out in the farm office.
The farm has a stock of chickens, ducks, geese, goats, horses, donkeys, pigs and cow and sheep with some rare breeds. They are friendly and used to visitors. Piglets, goat-kids and lambs are born at the farm each year.
The farm is located amidst dense local authority housing in North London, covering four and half acres, beside local train lines.
The Farm has a classroom, under 5's activity room, a training room, fitted kitchen, community fruit and vegetable gardens and seating areas. It also has disabled access including hard paths and decks throughout.
As well as providing pony riding opportunities for local children the farm has also been offering Riding Therapy for children with disabilities for 45 years. We serve children with autism, learning and physical disabilities, including children who cannot walk or with limited mobility.
Please visit our website for full details of volunteering opportunities, our educational programme for schools, pre-school classes for under 5's, after school activities for children and families and regular holiday & weekend activities, including drop-in Pony and Donkey Rides for children. Additionally, there are activities for adults and ages 60+.
The farm is open between 9-5 and open 7 days a week all year round. Everybody is welcome to visit and see the animals and enjoy a farm environment in the city. Entry is free.
Comments
Love this farm
Especially those pigs
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Maybe we should do this at the farm?
Karen Liu
I love the non-commercial socially orientated atmosphere, the peaceful and nurturing environment.
In the current climate of change concerns places like this are a must for current and future generations. The educational value is enormous.
The interaction of the farm with local people of all ages is augmenting the local "sense of place", and contributes to social cohesion, this type of place is rare in urban settings.
The synergy created by the farm for nearly 50 years cannot be measured in terms of monetary economics.
I sincerely hope that it can continue as a not for profit socially and educationally orientated organisation.
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I saw this and thought of the donkeys.
March, 30th
1 month ago
Thanks
Hi, when does messy play start up again?
My little guy had the best time yesterday celebrating his birthday at the farm! Thank you to Simone and the entire team at the farm!!!
