This haven for animals is located in the heart of Camden and provides families and schools with the opportunity to see farm animals in their natural environment.
The
farm is an educational and recreational project housing cows, goats,
pigs,roosters, hens and horses that developed out of the needs of local
people. Initiated in 1972, through the medium of an existing community
group, it has provided animals, gardening space, horse riding, and a
focus for youth, education, and community work for thousands of users
per year. It covers four and a half acres and uses some original
buildings from the time the railways were built.
Originally
called the Fun Art Farm, and then City Farm 1, Kentish Town City Farm
was the first of its kind to be established. As such, it played an
important historical role and acted as a model in the development of
the City Farm movement as a whole.
It is free to gain access to
the Kentish Town City Farm; however some activities are not free of
charge but are charged at very reasonable rates, for example a the
chance to learn more about dairy farming costs as little as 80p.
The
farm is open Tuesday - Sunday from 9.30am till 5.30pm. Visitors are
advised to wear suitable clothing and footwear as it can be very muddy.
Find out more about Kentish Town City Farm.
How to get there
The
closest train station is as Gospel Oak, if on the tube the closest
stations are at Kentish Town and Chalk Farm. If travelling by bus the
24, 46, 134, 214, 393 and C2 all serve the nearby Kentish Town Road.