Spitalfields City Farm
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
London
What it’s like
Free Spitalfields city farm with goats, sheep, hens and tea hut - Tue-Sun, donations welcome.
Spitalfields City Farm is a free urban farm on Buxton Street (E1) - goats, sheep, hens, gardens and a tea hut a short walk from Shoreditch High Street.
Open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays). Summer hours typically 10:00-16:30; winter 10:00-16:00. Donations welcome. No on-site parking - buses and Overground are the easy option.
Good half-hour animal hit when you are already in Tower Hamlets / Spitalfields.
What’s on here
Facilities
Plan your visit
How much does Spitalfields City Farm cost?
It's free to get in. Some extras are priced; the full list is on this page.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's food on site, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists step-free access, wheelchair access and an accessible toilet.
Can the dog come?
Yes, it's listed as dog friendly. Worth checking any on-lead rules before you set off.
Do they do birthday parties?
Yes, the venue offers birthday parties. Details and booking on their site.
What ages is it best for?
The venue pitches it at ages 0+.
Is it indoors?
No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.
How do we find it?
The Farm entrance is on Buxton Street, next to Thomas Buxton Primary School. What Three Words: Keeps.Fines.Wage. There is no on-site parking; Bus D3 stops on Vallance Road, a 2 minute walk. Nearest stations: Shoreditch High Street (8 min walk), Bethnal Green Overground (8 min walk), Whitechapel (10 min walk), Bethnal Green Central line (15 min walk), Aldgate East (15 min walk), Liverpool Street (20 min walk). A Hire Bike station is just outside the entrance on Buxton Street.
Animals
Bantams
Barley & Rye (sheep)
Two friendly sheep at the farm.
Donkey
Available for grooming encounters.
Dutch Rabbits (Tempo and Orange)
Rescue Hens
Violet & Fern (pygmy goats)
Two young pygmy goats at the farm.
Also on site
Farm Shop
Offers organic fruit and veg, gifts and garden supplies.
Tea Hut
Serves tea, coffee and locally, ethically sourced food and produce.
Areas to explore
Farmyard
Central farmyard area home to the farm's animals.
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