Hackney City Farm
📍 London, Greater London
Community charity farm with goats, piglets, ducks and other farmyard animals in a calm urban setting. Includes a vegetable garden, on-site restaurant, and direct access to Victoria Park. Free entry, pram-friendly, toddler-ready.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families with toddlers and young children wanting genuine animal contact in a low-stimulation environment. The animals are accustomed to visitors and approachable without barriers. Combine with Victoria Park or the Sunday flower market to build a half-day out. Not a destination for older children seeking structured activities.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Camilla Steel
8 months ago
“This is such a lovely, calm oasis in Hackney and a great opportunity for children to get close to animals. My friend and I went specifically to visit the new goats (the piglets were also an absolute delight) and if I lived closer, I'd definitely be there all the time. The animals are very used to humans, so you can get quite close to them. The goats love ear scratches and the poultry, even though you're not allowed to touch them, are quite content to wander around your legs, which is really lovely. It's very small, but very clean and great for a quick visit.”
Beatrice Harr
8 months ago
“We recently visited this farm and absolutely loved it! 🌿🐑 The atmosphere is so warm and peaceful, and the animals are well cared for and incredibly friendly. My kids were over the moon meeting them — especially the little piglets, they were just the cutest! 🐖💛 It’s a wonderful place to spend time as a family: fresh air, a welcoming vibe, and a chance to show children what real farm life looks like. Highly recommend visiting, especially with kids.”
Micab
a month ago
“I just love the fact that there's a farm in London. It is near a park, near the flower market (if you go on a Sunday). They sell good products and there's even a restaurant inside. An original idea.”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Hackney City Farm sits beside Victoria Park and the Sunday flower market, making it easy to extend into a longer outing. Kids get close to goats and ducks that are thoroughly used to human contact. A vegetable garden shows how food is grown, and the on-site restaurant sells farm produce. Plan for a focused 1-2 hours rather than a full day — the site is compact and intentionally so.
