Spitalfields City Farm

Attractions, Farms Bethnal Green Free
5 out of 5 stars
(18user reviews)
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Venue name: Spitalfields City Farm
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Address: Buxton Street
London
E1 5AR
Transport: Tube: Whitechapel
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Tastemaker

The perfect antidote to the concrete farm surrounding it. This place is a free gem of tranquil nature slap bang in the middle of spitalfields. Do your soul some good and spend the day volunteering here to help keep it going. There are allotments that are always well maintained and inspirational for even the smallest London patches. Stroking animals is a well known source of therapy so go get yourself some relaxing pig stroking action. I love goats, they are naughty and never fail to make me smile. The cafe is simple but great for re-fuelling. The wild club is fantastic for kids to learn about nature through fun activities. All in all this is a great place to visit with family or friends. 

tastemaker

Lovely little free farm with a nice mix of animals. They had some of the most beautiful chickens I've ever seen (see picture) and I liked the phone box with the country farm rosettes in the goat pen. Little tip, go up to the top of the children's tree house, there's a great view across some of London's high rise buildings. The farm shop was adorable, even selling eggs from their hens and handmade decorations and soft toys.

tastemaker

Brilliant little farm just on the other side of Brick lane from the City. It was a little difficult to find the entrance initially (it being quite a bit past the beginning of the farm) but what a wondrous place when you get inside. There are a few pens containing 'Holmes & Watson' the pigs with fantastic facial expressions, a herd of goats and in the farthest corner, a few donkeys.

But unexpectedly, there was also a little shack cafe with outdoor seating as well as a large yurt which could be reserved and at the animal end, a lovely big garden area growing some fantastically sized fresh produce. I was really impressed and it was a lovely way to introduce some animals to my young son without having to go too far a field. 

Tastemaker

This farm is a star. I love coming here when in the area to pet Holmes & Watson (the two pigs, who will sit for you if you ask them enough times!). It's a wonderful oasis a stones throw from the hustle of Brick Lane. Free to enter (read: good place to take the kids!) but definitely donate your loose change to help keep them going. 


Don't just come here for the Goat Race-- the farm has a completely different vibe on that day. I really encourage everyone to come by and enjoy the area. 

tastemaker

A wonderful place to spend time for old and young alike. Just 15 mins walk from Liverpool Strret the farm is a project that shows the very best things about communities coming together in London. There are lots of lovely animals from pigs and cows to bunnies and cats! Some amazing horticulture with local groups growing food. They have a tree house for the kids and little tea hut with freshly made sandwiches and cakes, with some of the profits going back into the farm. I spent a day volunteering: planting seeds and shovelling muck. Most days there are school trips visiting, corporates volunteering, groups gardening so is a great buzz about the place. The farm is open to the public every day except Monday - go and visit the animals, have a sandwich and buy some salad from the shop! I wasted a good 30 mins just stroking the pigs! Top tip they love apples 😃


It's a green oasis in the middle of the city and a great community resource for everyone to use. Love all the animals too!


The only place in London you can ride donkeys, race goats, challenge yourself to eat the hottest chilli possible and sunbath in a flower garden all in one visit. Only two minutes from Brick Lane, it feels like another world. Theres plenty of volunteer opportunities for those who want to get further involved too.


Simply the most peaceful place in the whole of London with the friendliest staff and wonderful animals

Tastemaker

This is a great little place and I would highly recommend it! Free, and easy to pop into if you're in the Brick Lane area, with a delightful array of animals (we particularly enjoyed petting the goats and pigs), fresh produce on sale and an adorable cafe. It would be the ideal place for an unusual date or just to briefly feel like you've escaped the hectic pace of London life and chill with the animals. 

Tastemaker

Out of all London's city farms, Spitalfields is the one I just keep on going back to! There's something about its informality and friendliness that makes it so welcoming as the perfect escape. Being someone who grew up close to the countryside I often just long for a rural retreat at weekends, and whilst if you're from somewhere like that this isn't quite a 'breath of fresh air' it is certainly the closest thing I'm going to get in central London. Spitalfields City Farm is home to quite a selection of farm animals (my favourite are definitely the goats!!!) and they also host some great events throughout the year. If you're a regular at Brick Lane's Sunday liveliness, just take the slip off down Buxton Street on your right... you would not believe that this exists just minutes walk from 'The City'!

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