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Surrey Docks Farm, South Wharf
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| Looking for: | Animals and farms | | Address: | South Wharf, Rotherhithe Street, London, Greater London | | Postcode: | SE16 5ET | | Nearest City: | City of London | | Age Group: | All Ages | | Kids Activity: | Indoors and Outdoors | | Telephone: | 0207 231 1010 |
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Description
Surrey Docks Farm is a
working city farm in the heart of London. It occupies a 2.2 acre site
on the south bank of the river Thames in Rotherhithe. The
farm works with local communities and the people of Southwark to
provide many unique opportunities for people to learn about farming and
food production, and to be actively involved in the ongoing work of the
farm. Animals
reared on the farm include a herd of milking goats, sheep, cattle,
pigs, ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys, bees and donkeys. The herds and
flocks are farmed with specific attention to animal welfare. There
are a variety of green and horticultural areas such as the orchard,
herb garden, dye garden, vegetable plots, and the wild area. Fresh food
and produce are on sale to the public. Other facilities include a dairy, milking barn, bee room, "café Frizzante"
(open Wednesday to Sunday only), working blacksmith’s forge and adult
education rooms. There is a fully equipped classroom used by schools
from across London. |
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