The best farms for London families — from free city farms you can visit any day, to brilliant farm parks just a short drive away in Surrey, Kent, Essex and beyond.
Community-run farms you can visit for free any day of the week.
A thriving community farm in North London offering free visits to see horses, pigs, goats and chickens alongside free children's activities, riding lessons and a community garden. A wonderful neighbourhood treasure for Camden families.
A friendly community farm in Islington with rare breed animals, a kitchen garden and a children's play area — all completely free to visit. Freightliners hosts popular seasonal family events and is a much-loved local resource.
One of London's largest and most beloved city farms, Mudchute spans 32 acres on the Isle of Dogs with over 100 animals including alpacas, horses, pigs, goats and rare breeds. Completely free to visit every day — a genuine countryside escape in the heart of East London.
A lively community farm in Bethnal Green offering free family visits to see pigs, sheep, cows, donkeys and chickens alongside a popular café and seasonal events. One of London's most characterful city farms.
A 125-acre working farm at Letchworth with sheep,cows,goats,pigs and alpacas. Children enjoy feeding sessions,cow milking demos,tractor rides and play areas. Open daily Feb-Oct,10am-5pm.
A wonderful community farm in the heart of East London with cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens and a beautiful kitchen garden. Stepney City Farm runs brilliant family workshops and seasonal events, and admission is always free.
A 25-acre hillside farm near Hertford with alpacas, goats, donkeys, cows and sheep. Granny Smith's Tea Room serves breakfast and lunch. Farm park open 11am-3pm daily during summer and school holidays.
A charming free community farm tucked behind Vauxhall station, home to horses, donkeys, goats, pigs, rabbits and chickens. Vauxhall City Farm is a South London gem — great for young children and completely free to visit.
Brilliant farm parks within easy reach of London — perfect for a full day out.
A family-owned fruit farm in the Kent countryside near Harrietsham with 300 acres of apples, pears and soft fruit. Farm shop at Borough Market supplies fresh produce daily to families across London and Kent.
A free working farm in Merton with over 40 years of community engagement where families can meet cows
A brilliant wildlife park and family farm in Hertfordshire with lions, tigers, giraffes, penguins and much more alongside a play area, adventure playground and seasonal events. One of the best value days out near London for families with children of all ages.
A family-run 1973 business in Wickham St Paul with PYO strawberries and raspberries June-Aug. Carter's Café with play area,crazy golf with windmill and giant strawberry sculpture create a fun day out.
A hugely popular family farm near St Albans with animal shows, tractor rides, a massive play area, a zip wire and brilliant seasonal events including lambing weekends, Halloween and Christmas experiences.
A 1.3-acre free city farm in Tower Hamlets where children can meet donkeys
A family farm in Great Totham with PYO soft fruits June-July and sunflower picking. Operating since 1953,the Mann family continues the tradition with a small farm shop and seasonal farm experiences.
A fourth-generation family orchard with over 50 apple varieties and summer PYO fruits including raspberries, plums and cherries. The Bee Shed Coffee House,farm shop and natural play area welcome families.
An exotic wildlife farm on 15 acres with meerkats,monkeys,wolves,zebras and rare breeds. Open for Public Open Days (6 per year) with animal feeding,face painting,play areas and a dinosaur trail.
A small Hertfordshire farm offering half and full-day pre-booked experiences with alpacas, pygmy goats and micro pigs. Children (min 4 years) can herd alpacas,walk goats and enjoy homemade cake in the visitor centre.
One of Kent's largest PYO farms set in 23 acres growing strawberries on table-top systems, cherries, raspberries, apples and plums. Features a Play Zone and Pick Me Up Coffee Shop open Thursday-Sunday.
Owned by BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson,this award-winning park has 50+ rare British farm animals. Kids bottle-feed lambs,watch sheep shearing and enjoy adventure play areas across the working rare breed farm.
East Hertfordshire farm with 45+ alpacas offering alpaca walks and group visits for ages 6+. Extended countryside walks (1 hour) with uphill sections suit older children. Home-made cream teas and free parking.
A rare breed farm with daily animal encounters,goat walkthroughs,outdoor adventure play and indoor soft play. Seasonal events from circus skills to Wizard School. Rural Buckinghamshire location with free parking.
A 100-acre not-for-profit farm with alpacas, donkeys, ponies, cattle, sheep and small animals. Features lakeside walks,feeding sessions,pony rides,playgrounds and Pooh Bear's 100 Aker Wood.
Two brilliant farm experiences in the Lee Valley — Holyfield Hall Farm and Hayes Hill Farm — offering animal handling, tractor rides, seasonal pick-your-own and outdoor play just 30 minutes from London.
A fourth-generation family farm in West Sussex (since 1937) with 600,000+ pumpkins for PYO autumn picking and 1+ million shiny pumpkins in the field. PYO sunflowers in summer.
A 40-acre Chiltern Hills farm run by three generations of the Brill family since 1982. PYO strawberries and soft fruit,cafe,farm shop and Christmas tree farm create a full family day out.
A popular family farm in Buckinghamshire with animals to feed and cuddle, indoor and outdoor play, tractor rides, a deer park and seasonal events throughout the year. A lovely 45-minute drive from London with plenty to fill a whole day.
An award-winning forest attraction with a 2km plant hunter play trail,Go Ape courses and cycling trails. Features shipwrecks,native villages and forest tunnels for children ages 1-13.
A brilliant hands-on family farm in the Surrey Hills with a huge variety of animals, indoor and outdoor play areas, tractor rides and a café. Godstone is one of the most popular farm days out from London — perfect for all ages from babies to teenagers.
A pioneering 1960s PYO farm on the Herts/Essex border with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and seasonal vegetables. Features a tea barn, maize maze (Aug-Oct), play area and FootGolf course.
A free working city farm on the River Thames in Rotherhithe with rare breed animals including cows
A family-run farm shop near Canterbury offering PYO strawberries during summer months. Fresh produce,handmade sausages and a farm butcher make this a great visit for families exploring Kent.
A rare breed farm with Irish Moiled cattle,Belted Galloways,mini donkeys,Kune Kune pigs,alpacas,ducks and turkeys. Regular Open Days with animal interaction,grooming and cuddling opportunities for families.
A 100-acre working rare breed farm in Woodchurch with animals approved by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Kids enjoy pig racing,tractor rides,butterfly tunnels,discovery gardens and woodland walks.
An award-winning working farm in the beautiful Surrey countryside with animals to feed, pony rides, tractor trips, a play barn and gorgeous outdoor spaces. Bocketts is a wonderful full-day out from London, especially popular during school holidays.