Hackney City Farm

About

This community-operated farm provides families and visitors with hands-on agricultural experiences in an urban setting. Located on a 2.5-acre site within Haggerston Park, the facility houses various farmyard animals that guests can observe and interact with during their visit. The farm also maintains vegetable gardens and food plants where visitors can learn about growing and cultivation practices. Operating as a registered charity since the 1980s, the organization focuses on educational programming for both children and adults. School groups can arrange specialized visits, while individual families can explore the grounds during regular operating hours Tuesday through Sunday. The facility offers volunteer opportunities, room rentals for events, and operates an on-site cafe for visitors. Pet owners visiting with their animals should note that this is primarily a working farm environment with resident livestock, so advance planning may be advisable when bringing pets to ensure compatibility with the farm's animals and activities.