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Hackney City Farm

KidRated’s Hackney City Farm Top Tips:

  • Best for kids & teens: Get up close with Hackney City Farm’s animals 
  • Best for parents: Teach the kids where their food comes from
  • Top tip: Don’t forget to wash your hands!

Ready for a little farm adventure right in the heart of the city? Hackney City Farm is a charming spot in East London where kids can meet friendly farm animals and learn about sustainable farming.

 

The farm features an array of animals including pigs, goats, sheep, and donkeys. Spring and summer is especially popular with the younger visitors when new baby animals are around. The garden is not just a place to stroll but an educational space where children can see how vegetables grow and participate in planting activities.

 

For those looking to grab a bite, the Frizzante Café serves fresh, farm-to-table dishes in a cozy setting, perfect for refuelling. The café is styled after Italian agriturismos, focusing on seasonal food made from homegrown produce.

 

Accessibility is a priority at Hackney City Farm, ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, can enjoy a visit. This includes full access for wheelchairs and other mobility aids, ensuring a welcoming environment for all.

 

Whether it’s feeding the animals, learning about urban farming, or just enjoying a day out in nature, Hackney City Farm offers a slice of country life right in the city. It’s a great way to teach kids about where food comes from, all while having fun in the open air!


Booking Advice:

  • Entrance is FREE!
  • But as the farm is a charity, bring some cash for a donation.
  • The farm is open 10am – 4:30pm every day apart from Mondays.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Where:

1a Goldsmiths Row
London
E2 8QA

Phone number:

+44 (0)20 7729 6381

Official website

Opening hours:

Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4.30pm
Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays

Teen Verdict

Family days out, attractions and things to do in London and beyond for kids, older kids and teenagers rated by kids and teens with KidRated

Rosie

I’d highly recommend this for teenagers. It’s free, full of cute animals and has a great cafe. My friend and I are big animal people so we decided a trip here was needed. We had so much fun petting the animals and guessing their names. Such a bonus that it was free but we did leave a small donation because it was so great. We then had lunch at the cafe which was super tasty. 10/10 experience.

Parent Point of View

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Laura Porter

  • A relatively small city farm but has a lovely cafe so nice to stop by when visiting Columbia Road Flower Market.
  • The ducks are free to wander in the courtyard so remind kids to shut the gate.
  • Also remind kids not to eat near the animals and to wash hands after touching animals.
  • Fun baby music classes on Wednesday mornings.

You can find loads more information by Laura Porter at aboutlondonlaura.com 

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  1. Jen

    This is such a great attraction to visit some adorable animals in the heart of East London. It’s a fun afternoon around Hackney for kids and adults of all ages!

  2. David Nicholson

    What a surprise to find this gem in the heart of London. Perfect for visit with inquisitive granddaughter. Thanks to KidRated for featuring it. Great service.

  3. REBECCA DENTON

    This is such a great place to come and have lunch or brunch with the kids and then take the short wander around the far. A real little gem of a place off Hackney road,.

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