Rotherhithe Street, South Wharf, London SE16 5ET
Surrey Docks Farm
Farm park
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4.3
Wildland
1–2 hours
Time
Free
Cost
Peaceful
Feel
Why it's Wildland
4.3A working farm on the Thames Path, where goats, sheep, pigs, cows and poultry share a distinctly urban setting. Across the river, Canary Wharf’s skyline provides an unusual backdrop to everyday farm life.
Surrey Docks Farm earns its place as a small, practical encounter with farming and animals in the middle of London. Its appeal is the contrast: a working community farm beside the Thames, rather than a large countryside attraction. Come for a short visit, take time with the animals and, if you have more time, continue along the riverside path.
Peaceful · Family-buzz
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The experience
Meet the farm animals, learn about food growing and farming, and browse the farm shop. The visit is compact and works especially well as a family stop or a pause on a riverside outing. Check the farm’s website for current opening details and any scheduled animal experiences.
Things to do
Meet the farm animals
Look out for the farm’s listed livestock and smaller animals, including goats, sheep, pigs, cows, poultry, rabbits and guinea pigs. Animal availability and visibility may vary.
30–60 minutes
Browse the farm shop
The volunteer-run shop sells farm produce, plants, gifts and animal feed. The farm’s website gives shop hours as 10am–1pm and 2pm–4pm daily; check before visiting.
15–30 minutes
Pause at The Barn café
The café beside the farm entrance serves drinks, pastries, cakes and light bites, with outdoor seating overlooking the water. Check its website for current details.
30–60 minutes
Join a small-animal session
The farm’s website lists a Saturday 12:30–1pm small-animal session, subject to volunteer support and weather; check current availability before travelling.
30 minutes
Make a day of it
Quick escape · About 1 hour
A quick farm visit
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Visit the farm during its published opening hours.
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Spend time observing the farm animals; follow any on-site guidance about interacting or feeding them.
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If available, browse the farm shop before leaving.
Half day · About 1–2 hours
Farm visit and riverside café
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Explore the working farm and meet the animals.
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Browse the farm shop, which sells produce and animal feed.
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Finish at The Barn café beside the entrance, with outdoor seating overlooking the water.
Verified history
The farm’s official website describes Surrey Docks Farm as a working city farm and education charity, and highlights its 50-year story. The available source material does not provide further verified dates or historical events to recount.
Hidden details
A working farm in a city setting — Look beyond the livestock: the farm describes its work as including education, food production and community projects, making this a working and learning space as well as a visitor attraction.
When to go
· Check the farm’s current opening hours before visiting. The official website lists opening from 10am to 4pm daily.
The farm is listed as open year-round; particular animal experiences may depend on the season, animal needs, volunteer availability or weather.
Check before visiting for weather-dependent activities and any changes to opening or event arrangements.
Worth pairing with
The Barn café
Beside the farm entrance, The Barn serves café food and drinks and has outdoor seating overlooking the water.
Thames Path
The farm is described as being on the Thames Path, offering a straightforward way to extend a farm visit into a riverside walk. Choose a suitable route and check local conditions.
What to look for
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Notice the contrast between the farm’s livestock and growing spaces and the Thames-side city setting. The farm lists goats, sheep, pigs, cows, chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, a pony and bee hives
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which animals are visible may vary.
The story
Community farming and education; the farm’s official website describes a 50-year story.
Best time to go
Year-round; check ahead for seasonal events and animal experiences.
The farm is open year-round, according to its official website. Check event and animal-experience availability before making a special trip.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Walkers · Wildlife lovers
Before you go
Address
Phone
Website
Listed hours
- Monday: 10am-4pm
- Tuesday: 10am-4pm
- Wednesday: 10am-4pm
- Thursday: 10am-4pm
- Friday: 10am-4pm
- Saturday: 10am-4pm
- Sunday: 10am-4pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
A working community farm open to visitors, with free entry reported on the farm’s official website. The website lists daily opening from 10am to 4pm, including bank holidays; check before visiting for current details.
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Parking
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Toilets
The official website mentions toilet facilities for booked school and group visits; visitor facilities for general admission are not confirmed here. Check before visiting.
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Food & drink
The farm has a shop selling farm produce and animal feed. The Barn café is beside the entrance; check before visiting for current opening and food details.
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Dogs
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a lead, according to the farm’s official website.
Accessibility
The source row reports a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance. Check before visiting for details of routes and facilities across the site.
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Cost
Free
Water
River Thames nearby; no swimming or paddling permission established.
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Around Surrey Docks Farm
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
