Brooks Farm

Brooks Farm is based inside Skeltons Lane Park and is an active part of the local community.

The farm is semi-working with goats, lambs, Jacob sheep, Gloucester Old Spot pigs, Shetland Ponies, a llama and an aviary. There is also a whole area designated to small animals like chinchillas, gerbils, rats, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs and mice. Wildfowl like chicken, hens and ducks also call the farm home, although the farm is seasonal and visitors can expect to see different animals dependant on the season.

In addition to the animals the farms has a picnic area, children's play area, a petting area, vegetable garden, nature garden and a class-room. The farm works with both children and adults with learning and mental health difficulties.

The farm opens from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.30am till 5.30pm April to October and between 9.30am till 4.30pm November to March. The farm closes for lunch every day between 12.30pm and 1.30pm. Entrance is free to all Waltham residents. Find out more about Brooks Farm.

How to get there

If travelling by tube the closest underground stations are at Leytonstone and Walthamstow Central.

If travelling by bus the 55, 69, 97 and W16 all serve the area.