Crystal Palace Park Farm

Thanks to the opening fo the London Overgorund line it's now much easier to visit this farm. Crystal Palace Park Farm is very much a community-focused centre and well used by local schools, who get guided tours with an education officer. In the small yard and paddock, there are kune pigs, alpacas, goats and Shetland ponies, while the smaller animals are up a steep ramp. Children are always fascinated by the reptile room too. In the afternoons, casual visitors can often handle the smaller animals, if there's a free member of staff handy. The neighbouring Capel Manor College runs full-time animal care courses for 16- to 18-year-olds. There's no café on site, but the surrounding park is perfect for leisurely family picnics.