165 Tyers Street, Vauxhall, London SE11 5HS
Vauxhall City Farm
Unusual place
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5.8
Wildland
1–2 hours
Time
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Quirky
Feel
Why it's Wildland
5.8A small working farm tucked into central London, bringing goats, sheep, alpacas and other farm animals into earshot of Big Ben and the London Eye.
Vauxhall City Farm earns its place for the unlikely contrast: a compact, community-run farm set among central London streets, where animal encounters and education sit a short distance from the Thames and Westminster. It is a distinctive urban pause, rather than a rural escape.
Quirky · Family-buzz · Peaceful
Find your way
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The experience
Allow 1–2 hours for an unhurried visit. Meet the farm animals, look out for the range of species kept here, and leave time for the Old Dairy café if open. Entry is stated as free, with a suggested donation; check current arrangements before setting out.
Things to do
Meet the farm animals
Explore the urban farm and look out for the goats, sheep, alpacas, pigs, rabbits and other animals mentioned in the supplied sources. Follow any current visitor guidance on interacting with them.
1–2 hours
Visit The Old Dairy café
The farm’s official site names The Old Dairy as its café. Check its current opening and food details before relying on it as part of your visit.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
Quick farm visit
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Check the farm’s current opening information before travelling; the supplied official-site details list Tuesday–Sunday, 10.30am–4pm, with last entry at 3.45pm.
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Explore the farm and look out for its goats, sheep, alpacas and other animals.
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If it is open, finish with a stop at The Old Dairy café.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of it: farm and Vauxhall
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Spend 1–2 hours at Vauxhall City Farm, allowing time to explore at a relaxed pace.
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Use the farm’s café if it is open; current details should be checked in advance.
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For a longer outing, consider continuing to nearby Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens. A supplied Guardian article identifies it as just outside the farm, but check current access and visit details before setting out.
Verified history
Vauxhall City Farm’s supplied official-site description identifies it as an education charity based in Vauxhall. The supplied Tripadvisor description says the charity has operated since 1976, with community education, youth activities and support programmes among its aims.
Hidden details
A farm in central London — The official site describes the farm as being in earshot of Big Ben and in the shadow of the London Eye—a striking reminder of how close rural animal life sits to central London landmarks.
When to go
· Check current opening details; no quieter or otherwise preferred time was evidenced.
The supplied sources describe the farm as a year-round visitor attraction but do not establish a best season. Check for seasonal changes to activities before visiting.
No specific weather guidance was supplied. Check the farm’s current updates; its website notes that hot weather may affect activities to protect the animals.
Worth pairing with
Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
A Guardian visit report identifies the gardens as just outside the farm and mentions them as a nearby place to relax. Check current access and conditions before visiting.
What to look for
Notice the shift from busy Vauxhall streets to a small farm setting, and look out for the goats, sheep, alpacas and other animals described by the farm and visitor sources.
The story
Community education and urban farming
Best time to go
Year-round; check the farm’s current updates before travelling, as activities may change.
The farm’s supplied opening information lists Tuesday–Sunday, 10.30am–4pm, with last entry at 3.45pm. Check the official site before travelling, as activities can change.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Animal lovers · Walkers
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:30am-4pm
- Wednesday: 10:30am-4pm
- Thursday: 10:30am-4pm
- Friday: 10:30am-4pm
- Saturday: 10:30am-4pm
- Sunday: 10:30am-4pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
Urban community farm in Vauxhall. The supplied official-site information states free entry, with a suggested £4 donation, and opening Tuesday–Sunday, 10.30am–4pm (last entry 3.45pm). Check before visiting for current arrangements.
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Parking
Check before visiting; parking information was not supplied.
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Toilets
A wheelchair-accessible toilet is listed in the supplied source-row accessibility information; check before visiting for current facilities.
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Food & drink
The official site identifies The Old Dairy café. Check before visiting for current opening and food details.
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Dogs
Check before visiting; no dog policy was supplied.
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Accessibility
The supplied source-row accessibility information lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet. Confirm current access arrangements with the farm before visiting.
Cost
Donation
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Around Vauxhall City Farm
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
