Description
Brooks Farm is a wonderful visitor’s attraction based inside Skeltons
Lane Park, Leyton, E10. The farm has full disabled access and two
disabled parking bays (call to book). Parking is widely available on
Skeltons Lane or Byron Road, although we strongly advise the use of
public transport.During school holidays there are children’s activities organised, with
every Wednesday afternoon being Messy Play for the Under 5’s. Please
telephone the farm to book a place, or to ask more information.
It is a semi-working farm with traditional livestock. Farming is
seasonal and therefore the animals and what you see changes throughout
the year. In the months of March and April you can expect to see lambs,
and plenty of other baby animals and at 5pm each day you can watch the
goats being milked.
Resident animals include: Dairy short horn cows, Jacob and Ryeland
sheep, Dairy goats, Gloucester Old Spot Pigs, Merlin the famous llama,
also a whole area designated to small animals like chinchillas, gerbils,
rats, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs and mice, chickens ducks and
ponies.
The photograph is of Lilac our Saanen milking goat, She is always happy to see people and gives us plenty of milk every day!
Education
City Farms are excellent spaces for learning. They are local,
affordable and are managed with learning in mind. Our staff provide
expert knowledge and fun learning opportunities to suit most ages. All
activities link into the national curriculum.
Opening times
Tuesday to Sunday (and Bank Holiday Mondays)
November-March 9.30am-4.30pm
April-October 10.30am-5.30pm
Opening times are subject to change. Please phone the farm if you are in any doubt.
Closed for lunch 12.30-1.30pm |
