Spitalfields City Farm
Buxton Street
London E1 5AR

CLOSED ON MONDAYS

About Spitalfields City Farm

Local people started the farm in 1978 as a small community allotment. It is sited on a former railway goods depot, close to the square mile. We are a registered charity and have developed into a project providing a wide range of activities and opportunities to the local community. The farm's education, volunteering and horticulture programmes are especially popular.

A Teacher's Guide
A break from books…See your subjects come alive!

The farm's Education Programme is an exciting learning experience, linking farm resources with subjects across the curriculum. We welcome visits from all schools. Although the farm has always been popular with nursery groups we are also able to cater for key stages 1 & 2, and even secondary school groups.

Evidence taken by the Committee strongly indicated that education outside the classroom is of significant benefit to pupils. Academic fieldwork clearly enhances the teaching of science and geography, but other subjects such as history, art and design and citizenship can also be brought to life by high quality educational visits. Group activities, which may include adventurous expeditions, can develop social skills and give self-confidence. Furthermore, outdoor education has a key role to play in the social inclusion agenda, offering children who may not otherwise have the opportunity the simple chance to experience the countryside, or other parts of our heritage that many others take for granted.”
DFES Committee Report March 2005

Facilities
A covered area suitable as a meeting point, for packed lunches or for wet weather activities: Wooden shelter.

Picnic area: Allen Gardens or Play Area (subject to availability)

Toilets: By main gate and in Play Area

Hand-washing facilities: Toilets and in Wash Room beside goat pen.

Access for those with disabilities

Meeting point if children get lost: Wooden shelter

Activities linking to Key Stages 1,2 & 3* can be delivered at the Farm or in school

ACTIVITY
Suitable for
Subject
Unit

Habitats (Includes pond dipping and wildlife garden activity)
KS1:2
Science
4B

Helping Plants Grow
KS 1:2
Science
3B

Where do baby animals come from?
KS 1:2
Science
2A

Animals and Plants
KS 1:2
Science
2C

People and The Environment
KS 3
Citizenship
21

Chicken & egg talk
KS 1:2
Science
2A

Recycling and Composting
talk
KS 1:2
Science
6B

KS 3
Citizenship
21

Meet the Animals
KS 1:2
Science
3A

Animals & Us
KS 1:2
Citizenship
03

KS 3
Citizenship
5

A Farm Tour will include;
Health & Safety talk and Question and Answer Session. Tour of the Farm.
And can include the following Activities ~
Hunting for eggs in the chicken coop; meeting, petting and feeding the animals; a sensory walk through the gardens, looking at herbs and plants from different countries.
Small Animal School and Nursery Visits
We can bring small animals such as chickens and guinea
pigs, or even a sheep to visit you.

Egg Incubation Project
Hatch chicks or ducklings from farm eggs.
Available occasionally, so please check with us first to see if we are offering this service.
We can also tailor Activities to suit your needs.
For further details or to discuss a booking, please contact the Education Co-ordinator at the Farm ~

Tel 020 7247 8762
or
email moo@spitalfieldscityfarm.org
or see
www.spitalfieldscityfarm.org

CHARGES*
ACTIVITY
COST

Farm Tour
£10

Activity (one hour)
£30

Donkey Rides
£1/child

Egg Incubation project (deposit required)
£50

Mobile Farm Service
SCHOOLS & NURSERIES WITHIN 2 MILES RADIUS OF THE FARM

One hour small animal visit (one or two animals)
£30

UNDER 5s GROUPS WITHIN WEAVERS WARD OF TOWER HAMLETS

One hour small animal visit (one or two animals)
£15

Supported by Sure Start Weavers & Spitalfields
Please see our Animal Hire section for more on the Mobile farm Service

Cancellations
Please note that a 50% deposit (in advance) is required to finalise bookings. Deposits will only be refunded if you give us 14 days notice of cancellation

* Published information is subject to review at any time

Mobile Farm Visits -
Bringing the sights & sounds of the countryside to you!

Whether you would like a friendly Donkey to give rides
A Pony for a photo shoot
A selection of Small Animals to stroke, teach children about pet care or science on the National Curriculum
A Ferret for a feature film
Your dream wedding involves inviting some lovely Goats as bridesmaids!*

*Please note that our animals are not trained to perform!

Look no further than Spitalfields City Farm –We can bring our friendly animals to you!

The farm employs experienced and dedicated staff and volunteers who will be pleased to assist you and ensure that our visit is as safe, informative and as interesting as possible.
We are committed to promoting good animal welfare and citizenship.

School & Library Visits
Our experienced staff are available to give animal talks and demonstrations, related to the National Curriculum.

For more on activites for schools, see our Schools section.

Supported by Sure Start Weavers & Spitalfields

**‘Small Animals’ may include the following ~ Rats, ferrets, rabbits, ducks and chickens. Guinea-pigs and mice can also be requested. The mix depends on availability.