Compared to the postage stamp farms closer in to the city, this place is positively palatial, and…read moreseems to take up most of King George V Park. However it's probably just as densely populated with animals, including ponies, pigs, sheep and goats. The have hen coops where you are allowed to feed bread to the chickens, and a pond which has several species of duck and some rare geese. It's all very pretty and clean, though the cats ignore visitors and I couldn't blame them. Several visiting kids were going on about 'scaring the cats away', right in front of their smiling parents. What's that about? You've got to wonder if some people deserve places like this Being larger than the average city farm they can go a little further with the animals They have a shire horse, a very unfriendly turkey who was not happy with anyone coming near his domain, ferrets (not visible when I visited) peacocks and a kookaburra. You don't see one of them on a farm every day! Definitely recommended if you are in the area.

I work just around the corner from this farm, took me ages to visit but so glad that I did. I could…read morewalk there so I dont know about car parking. Though I know there is a park opposite the front gate to the farm which has a small car park. The farm itself is set out very well as soon as you enter you are greeted by a pen of goats and sheep, they look very well looked after. They also have pigs, chickens, horses, ponies and ducks to name but a few. They have special days during the summer when they have kids days out, I think they do face painting etc. Dont just pass this little attraction, go to it today, it is well worth a visit!

Tips: - Get a city pass that allows you to visit a number…read moreof tourist attractions around London. I did the London Eye and Sealife on the same day, as they are geographically close to each other. - If you like penguins, sharks, stingrays, and jellyfish, this aquarium is for you. I got a city pass and had a handful of tourist attractions to visit while in London. I did the London Eye and Sealife together in this order. I highly recommend coupling them for a day. The former give you a nice view of the city. The latter is a cool aquarium that I enjoyed visiting. I love penguins. I enjoyed seeing the gentoo penguins swim and waddle around. I probably spent a good chunk of my time here. I also liked the shark exhibit. Seeing sharks swim around a shipwreck was neat. The jellyfish exhibit was also amazing. It's the UK's largest jellyfish experience. I enjoyed watching them float around. Oh, the seahorses were fun. I saw the suck up shrimps with their snouts, which was different. I normally see them swimming around. I spent a lot of time at the gift shop. I ended up getting a keychain and a small penguin plushie. This aquarium is probably one of the best ones that I've been to. Staff were friendly and helpful. I loved everything that I saw. (21)

A nice aquarium in the heart of London. Sharks, rays, penguins, turtles, jellyfish lots of good…read morestuff. As soon as we got in it had to be evacuated for a fire alarm, but we were back in quickly enough with no one in front of us. A good way to pass some time while waiting on the marathon to finish.

We were here for a work volunteering event so we were employees for the day. This was the first…read moretime hearing about a zoo in the city... and it's free! I was very impressed to know this even existed. We got a chance to feed all the animals and clean their pens (the less glamorous bit). Was very lovely to interact with the animals and I will definitely come back with my nieces.

Oh where oh where do I start?…read more Paradise. Honest. Nothing could be more refreshing for the spirit than to spend an afternoon looking at comical rare breed chickens with enormous polkadot mohican/judge's wig hairdos, fat delicious looking pigs with obscenely massive yawns and rabbits which are just, you know, lovely. Soft and that. Who's weekend would not be improved by stroking a huge fluffy llama, tickling a baby cow or patting the teddybearish head of a silly great big sheep? All the better if feeling hungover and cranky. I have a thing for goats, and there are 3 types here, so happydays. You can pet their utterly mad old/young heads, laugh endlessly at their antics and feed them grass pellets (50p a bag). There's a petting zoo type yard with a cafe, education centre, stables,and a riding school, set within a lovely little green park, where the other (best) animals look happy in their fields. If, like me, you're a fan of nature/city juxtapositions in one sweeping view, you'll appreciate the cool weirdness of being in what feels like the countryside, and spotting Canary Wharf blinking behind the Llama that you are feeding. I felt very smug and clever when I guessed that somewhere this big and well resourced had to have been sponsored by all the big banks etc when Canary Wharf was developed, and sure enough, a plaque in the yard confirms it. When you've had your fill of fluffy, bristly, absurd, feathered and oinking creatures, head to the cafe. Staffed by volunteers, there are always several fresh cakes on offer, all the usual hot drinks and a few wholesome lunch options such as pancakes with cheese and spinach and tomato and basil pasta. The cafe is littered with newspapers, sofas, children's toys and softly glowing vintage lamps. It's boho/shabby chic, probably organic and contains some very well dressed toddlers and parents, but not in a twatty way at all. Cosy enough to flop off your shoes, curl up and read a paper on a cold winter's afternoon. When we were last there I had still-hot-from-the-oven scones, cream and jam. Oh my. If I sound evangelical about this that is because I am, it is brilliant, and you must go.

What a park! It's huge, it's well maintained, it has…read moredinosaurs, it has sphinxes, it has a hedge maze, it has a farm and petting zoo, it has a sports centre and a café and a museum, it has everything you could want from a park! A day out at this gorgeous park is bound to be fun and exciting. I'd suggest starting with the Dinosaur lake which features huge stone dinos, complete with information panels to tell you more about them. From there you can work your way through the park, visit the hedge maze that's not too big but lots of fun to find your way through, maybe race your friends to see who's faster. Visit the ruins of the old crystal palace and the sphinxes, get a scoop of fresh ice cream at the café, or sprint along all the lovely paths leading through the park. Definitely not to be missed!

Crystal Palace Park is awesome. I don't know anywhere else in London that you'll find giant stone…read moredinosaurs, Sphinx, an outdoor concert space, a farm and a maze all in one place! It's a fine place to go for a run to get in shape, and an even better place to spend summer afternoons eating ice cream.

Stumbled upon this little farm while visiting London. It would be a cute place to bring young…read morechildren while visiting the city. They also have some natural products for sale. And a clean toilet.

This is a lovely relaxing place to get lunch. The outdoor tables are shaded - perfect in the…read moresummer. The food was delicious, and the staff warm and accommodating. There was a nice selection of vegetarian options- we especially loved the pasta with pesto and grilled vegetables and the burrata salad with grilled fennel, eggplant, zucchini, and Hackney greens. It was a refreshing break from sightseeing on a hot summer day. I would 100% recommend this to friends and family if in the Hackney area. Very fun to see the farm animals, too!

New to London and taking a walk along the Thames Path, I saw a sign for Surrey Docks Farm and Cafe…read moreFrizzante. What is this, I wondered. I happily approached and saw the "free entrance" sign, so I thought, why not? Sure, it smells like a farm, but breathe through your mouth and get exploring! I'm glad I did :) I found pigs, chickens, rabbits, cows, donkeys, and goats to feed. There's an herb garden, dye garden, and orchard, to name but a few of the flora. The cafe looked quaint and neat, and the menu was enticing, but being not hungry, I settled for picking up a packet of newly picked lettuce for .75p. They also sell fresh eggs, housemade sausages and meats in a cold case, and ice cream at the cafe. What a cute little place! The Thames Path is lovely, and this is a fantastic stop. (Also, there are bathrooms, if you are looking to relieve yourself!) Most definitely worth a visit. I'll be back for lunch.

I stumbled upon this gem whilst rambling along the Thames Path east towards Greenwich. It was a…read morelovely afternoon and the placards along the path mention a cafe with ice cream. The entrance via the path is completely unassuming. There is only a vegetable garden and compost, nothing to entice you to enter (except for the ice cream). However, make it past the compost piles and you'll be instantly enchanted. There's a large area for petting goats, separately there are also pigs, chickens, geese, cows, donkeys, and a pony. I'm sure we didn't see everything during our quick turn around the farm because we were so excited by all the shiny objects (plethora of farm animals) that we wound up moving too quickly, even forgetting about the ice cream. I think I was so surprised and overwhelmed by the awesomeness of this place that we had to continue on our way or stay forever. The onsite cafe has an outdoor eating area. The kitchen sells food for £1 a bag to feed the goats. Hand washing stations are set up throughout. There is even Yoga at the Farm (www.yogaatthefarm.com) available. If this place was a religion I would shave my head, give away all my worldly possessions and move right in.

With a quack quack here and a quack quack there…read more.. When your chips are down and you just don't have the dough to take your little 'un to the zoo, perhaps you should consider Kentish Town City Farm which has chickens, cows, ducks, geese, goats, horses, pigs and sheep. Not only is it free and a spacious four and a half acres (although a donation is appreciated for the upkeep of the animals), it's also in the heart of Camden. This is just around the corner from where I live, and I went here with a friend and her son. This keen young animal lover got his chance to feed and muck out (needless to say I just stood back and cheered him on). Also kids can take pony rides on Saturday and Sunday and there's an under 5's activity room, a training room, gardens and seating areas. Watch out for winter events on the website, like the upcoming Christmas bric-a-brac fair. Heartwarming family day out.

Wonderful! On a blazing hot day in July…read more we went there with two small 3 year olds & hardly a soul around so we had the place to ourselves. What an oasis. Geese & chickens greet you, then the goats you can walk amongst; Walking on up past the marvellous allotments, you cross water & come to huge pigs,sheep & horses which can be ridden upon. And all FREE! And they have a small eating area too for visitors

went to the park last week with our children and saw the new slide area which is absolutely…read moreterrible. To be able to get up to the slide, you have to crawl through small holes which are very dangerous if you step backwards and forget that it's there.. I'm surprised it's been allowed. Also considering it's near Great Ormond Street Hospital, you would think it was more of an SEN friendly park. Such a shame.

Wish the ground is soft neat foam like ground not dirt ground. Other than that seems more down to…read moreearth than US ones. Two bouncing crossing ropes" are extreme fun for 5 yrs n plus kids.

An Absolute pleasure to deal with. This charity does some…read moreexcellent work with children and young people from the middle park, Eltham estate. HighGrade Design http://www.highgradedesign.com