Hackney City Farm, city farm in Haggerston the London Borough of Hackney
Description
Hackney City Farm is a working farm located in the city of London where visitors can see pigs, sheep, goats, donkeys, ducks, geese, and chickens. The farm includes grazing areas, garden plots, a cafe serving food made with farm produce, and a shop selling fresh eggs.
History
The land once served as an orchard and later a brewery before local residents transformed it into a farm in 1982. The farm was officially established in 1984 and has grown over decades into a thriving community space with animals, gardens, and educational buildings.
Culture
The farm functions as a gathering place where neighbors and families connect through shared interest in animals and food production. Visitors can observe daily farm routines, watch children discover where food comes from, and experience how locals value this green space as a vital part of their community.
Practical
The farm is open Tuesday through Sunday during daytime hours and is easily accessible by underground train or bus routes. Wheelchairs are welcome throughout the grounds, though only guide dogs are permitted and bicycle parking is available on-site.
Did you know?
The farm sells some animals as pets, allowing visitors to take home their own piece of farm life if they wish. This unusual offering lets people support the farm while bringing farm animals into their own homes.
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