Crystal Palace Park, Ledrington Road, London SE19 2BS
Crystal Palace Park Farm
Farm park
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3.6
Wildland
Under 1 hour
Time
Free
Cost
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Why it's Wildland
3.6A working city farm tucked inside the historic Crystal Palace Park, where children can meet the animals and learn how a farm is run. The farm is also part of Capel Manor College’s animal-management campus, giving it a practical learning role as well as a visitor one.
This is a small, hands-on farm visit rather than a wilderness escape. Its appeal lies in getting close to farm life and learning about animal care in the setting of Crystal Palace Park, with the park’s wider Victorian landmarks and open spaces available to extend the outing.
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Open mapCrystal Palace Park, Ledrington Road, London SE19 2BS
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The experience
Meet the farm’s animals and learn about the running of a working farm. The official page also describes school visits and advance-booked group activities. Crystal Palace Park offers a wider outing, but check current details for individual attractions before making plans.
Things to do
Meet the farm animals
Explore the city farm and meet its animals. The farm describes itself as home to a wide range of animals; check on site for what is currently there.
Under 1 hour
Learn how a working farm runs
The farm offers children the opportunity to learn about the running of a working farm. Capel Manor College students also gain hands-on animal-care experience there.
Extend the visit into Crystal Palace Park
If you have more time, explore the wider park, whose reported attractions include Victorian dinosaur sculptures, lakes and a maze. Check current conditions and access before visiting individual features.
1–2 hours
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A quick farm visit
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Visit during the published opening hours.
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Meet the farm animals and explore the visitor areas.
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Use the handwashing facilities before leaving.
Half day · Half day
Farm visit and park wander
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Visit the farm during its published opening hours.
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Continue into Crystal Palace Park for a walk among its lakes, Victorian dinosaur sculptures and maze.
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Check current access and opening details for park attractions before you go.
Verified history
Crystal Palace Park Farm is part of Capel Manor College’s Crystal Palace Park Campus. The college says students studying animal management gain first-hand skills by helping to care for the farm’s animals.
Hidden details
A farm that doubles as a learning environment — The farm is not only open to visitors: it is also used by Capel Manor College for practical animal-management learning.
When to go
· The farm’s published visiting hours are 12pm–3.30pm, except Wednesdays. Check before visiting.
The supplied official information gives regular opening hours but no seasonal recommendation.
Check the forecast before travelling; the supplied sources do not provide weather-specific advice.
Worth pairing with
Crystal Palace Park
Make the visit longer with a walk through the park. A source describes its Victorian dinosaur sculptures, lakes and maze; confirm current access and conditions before planning around individual attractions.
What to look for
Notice the farm’s role as a teaching environment: Capel Manor College says students gain first-hand animal-management experience while helping care for the animals.
Best time to go
Year-round; check opening details before travelling.
The farm’s published hours are 12pm–3.30pm, excluding Wednesdays. Check the official page before setting out.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Wildlife lovers
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: 12-3:30pm
- Tuesday: 12-3:30pm
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 12-3:30pm
- Friday: 12-3:30pm
- Saturday: 12-3:30pm
- Sunday: 12-3:30pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
A public city farm within Crystal Palace Park. The official page lists free entry, with donations welcome. It says the farm is open daily from 12pm to 3.30pm except Wednesdays, including bank holidays; check before visiting in case details have changed.
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Parking
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Toilets
Toilet facilities are listed on the official farm page.
Food & drink
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park. Check with the farm about route conditions and current access arrangements.
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Cost
Free
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Around Crystal Palace Park Farm
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
