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Farms & animals in Romford
Lambs, llamas, penguins and everything you can feed or stroke.
16 places 8 free to visit
from £32Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Chessington
Surrey theme park and zoo with rides, animals and on-site parking.
ParkingToiletsAccessible toiletFood on site+6 more
Colchester Zoo
Colchester
Zoo near Colchester - animals for London day-trips. Soft Play N.
ParkingToiletsCaféGift shop+1 more
from £1Forty Hall Farm
Enfield
A weekend farm wander with animals to spot and picnic space, plus a farmers market with activities for kids.
Dog friendlyFood on sitePicnic area
FreeFreightliners City Farm
London · ages 0+
Free N7 city farm near Highbury - animals and gardens; closed Tuesdays, donations welcome.
Group bookingsOutdoor playSchool visits
FreeHackney City Farm
London · ages 0+
Free east London city farm on Goldsmiths Row - animals, gardens and cafe; donations welcome.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingBirthday parties+9 more
Hanwell Zoo
London
Face to face with meerkats, flamingos, porcupines and lemurs on a small zoo site in west London.
Bike parkingCaféFree parkingOutdoor play+1 more
Hewitt's Farm shop
Orpington
A working farm shop with pick your own fruit and veg in season, plus Christmas trees and wreaths from December.
FreeKentish Town City Farm
London
Free Camden city farm - UK's first - with goats, ponies and weekend animal sessions for families.
ToiletsAccessible toiletWheelchair accessiblePicnic area+4 more
from £7.50Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
Waltham Abbey · ages 0-12
Farm animals to feed, swan and teacup rides, a giant bouncy pillow and adventure play, all outdoors near Waltham Abbey.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesCafé+8 more
FreeMudchute Park and Farm
London
Free Isle of Dogs city farm with animals, park walks and a kitchen cafe - proper London day out without the tourist fluff.
ToiletsCaféOutdoor playPicnics allowed+4 more
from £28SEA LIFE London Aquarium
London
South Bank aquarium by the London Eye - sharks, penguins, turtles and an ocean tunnel indoors.
ToiletsAccessible toiletBaby changeGift shop+6 more
FreeSpitalfields City Farm
London · ages 0+
Free Spitalfields city farm with goats, sheep, hens and tea hut - Tue-Sun, donations welcome.
Accessible toiletBirthday partiesDog friendlyGift shop+6 more
FreeSurrey Docks Farm
London
Free Rotherhithe Thames-side city farm with goats, pigs and a coffee shop - easy South London family stop.
ToiletsFood on sitePicnic areaPicnics allowed+5 more
from £7Tilgate Zoo
Crawley · ages 6+
Feed a lemur, meet a capybara and hunt down over 100 animals in a zoo built into Tilgate Park's woodland.
Accessible toiletGift shopFood on siteParking+1 more
FreeVauxhall City Farm
London · ages 0+
Free-entry Vauxhall city farm near the station - animals and cafe; suggested donation about £4.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesCafé+8 more
FreeWalthamstow Wetlands, London Wildlife Trust
London
Free wetland reserve with bird hides to explore and a visitor centre, all a short walk from Tottenham Hale.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingCafé+6 more
Good to know: farms & animals in Romford
Are any of them free?
Yes, Freightliners City Farm, Hackney City Farm, Kentish Town City Farm, Mudchute Park and Farm and 4 more are free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £1 at Forty Hall Farm. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Which ones are indoor?
SEA LIFE London Aquarium is indoor, good to keep up your sleeve for a rainy day.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find farms & animals in Chessington, Colchester, Enfield, London, Orpington and 2 more. Every place we list is in or around Romford, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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