Kentish Town City Farm

The  charity is an educational/recreational project providing services covering environmental and community education/sports and recreation/play and youth work/elderly and special needs

Welcome to Young Farmers! The Christmas Term runs from 12/13 September, through to 19/20 December. Our Young Farmers programme has been an integral part of the farm, ever since we were founded over fifty years ago. Hundreds of young people have volunteered on the farm, with many going on to become vets, veterinary nurses, farmers, and more! Young Farmers is open to anyone aged 8 years – 16 years.The programme is free to attend.Sessions run on Saturday and Sunday mornings, 9:30 – 12:00.We take bookings for a term, following school term dates. Young farmers learn many skills, including all aspects of animal care – from mucking out and feeding, to proper handling skills and health checks. Everyone is expected to get involved, and we’re outside in all kinds of weather, so be prepared to work hard, get mucky, and have an amazing time! Regular, long-term attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in the annual London Harvest Festival, showing off their skills and our animals! Young Farmers is our most popular programme, with a huge waitlist. We provide this programme completely free of charge to support our young community members. As such, as of January 2026, we are introducing some very simple Ts &amp; Cs for attending. To secure a child's place, parents must agree to volunteer twice per term for the farm. This will either be two sessions on our Friends of the Farm stall (on the yard during Young Farmers sessions), or one stall session and one event session (May Day, Apple Day, Christmas Fair). Any child who is significantly late or misses sessions more than three times, will have their space cancelled and given to the next child on the waitlist. We are introducing these in order to help support the farm, and to ensure that empty places are not being held by children who are not committed to the programme, when we have such a long waitlist. Please note that if you want to volunteer for Duke of Edinburgh volunteering hours you need to contact the office on info@ktcityfarm.org.uk. Attending Young Farmers does not count towards DofE volunteering hours. Kit list: Wellies/walking boots Waterproof jackets Warm layers Water bottle Appropriate clothing for the time of year Sunscreen if needed

The new term of Young Farmers is open! The Christmas Term runs from 12/13 September, through to 19/20 December. Our Young Farmers programme has been an integral part of the farm, ever since we were founded over fifty years ago. Hundreds of young people have volunteered on the farm, with many going on to become vets, veterinary nurses, farmers, and more! Young Farmers is open to anyone aged 8 years – 16 years.The programme is free to attend.Sessions run on Saturday and Sunday mornings, 9:30 – 12:00.We take bookings for a term, following school term dates. Young farmers learn many skills, including all aspects of animal care – from mucking out and feeding, to proper handling skills and health checks. Everyone is expected to get involved, and we’re outside in all kinds of weather, so be prepared to work hard, get mucky, and have an amazing time! Regular, long-term attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in the annual London Harvest Festival, showing off their skills and our animals! Young Farmers is our most popular programme, with a huge waitlist. We provide this programme completely free of charge to support our young community members. As such, as of January 2026, we are introducing some very simple Ts &amp; Cs for attending. To secure a child's place, parents must agree to volunteer twice per term for the farm. This will either be two sessions on our Friends of the Farm stall (on the yard during Young Farmers sessions), or one stall session and one event session (May Day, Apple Day, Christmas Fair). Any child who is significantly late or misses sessions more than three times, will have their space cancelled and given to the next child on the waitlist. We are introducing these rules in order to help support the farm, and to ensure that empty places are not being held by children who are not committed to the programme, when we have such a long waitlist. Please note that if you want to volunteer for Duke of Edinburgh volunteering hours you need to contact the office on info@ktcityfarm.org.uk. Attending Young Farmers does not count towards DofE volunteering hours. Kit list: Wellies/walking boots Waterproof jackets Warm layers Water bottle Appropriate clothing for the time of year Sunscreen if needed

Young Farmers Christmas Term 2026 - Saturday

Welcome to the sign ups for Pet Club, our animal care programme for Young People focussing on small animals.Our half-termly course covers all you need to know about small pet diets, safe handling, health checks, and what foods you can grow to feed your pet.The sessions are open to young people aged 8-16 years, of all abilities and animaly backgrounds. Whether you are thinking about getting your first pet and want a taster of the care needed, or if you are an experienced pet owner and want to take your knowledge to the next level, Pet Club is for everyone!Please only sign up for either Saturday or Sunday to ensure everyone gets a chance to join us, but you can sign up for as many half terms as you like.We cannot wait for you all to have guinea pig cuddles and snuggles, sheep walks, and bunny grooming!

Young Farmers Christmas Term 2026 - Sunday

Welcome to Sunflower Sessions!These in-person workshops at the farm will provide a supported space for people aged 16+ with learning disabilities and differences, giving them dedicated time to learn about and participate in gardening and wildlife observation and engage with our friendly animals.Sessions will run each half term for six weeks, for up to eight people each time.Please note: Applicants with 1:1 needs will be required to bring their own support worker (no need for support person to register themselves)Cost is a single payment of £21 per person which covers all 6 weeks. Late joiners will need to pay the full price, including any missed sessions.For any questions, please email the office on info@ktcityfarm.org.uk

Pony Club is back at KTCF!Open to children and young persons aged 8-16. Upper weight limit is strictly 85kg.Each week we will be learning how to ride with Horace and Teddy, horse care and grooming, safe handling, and stable management.We will be running every Tuesday – Friday, 3:45pm – 5pm. Each day we will have four places available, two mainstream and two discounted places for those able to prove Universal Credit status.Mainstream bookings are for each term. UC status bookings will be able to book for a half term, and then have first refusal for the second half of term. All weeks must be booked and paid for in advance.Mainstream places are £30 per session, UC places are £15 per session.Please do not book your child on more than one day a week – spaces are extremely limited and we want as many children as possible to enjoy the club.Please note that Pony Club is not suitable for those with Complex SEND/physical needs. Participants must be able to mount, sit, and ride independently of instructor assistance and follow instructions. They must also be able to work independently on the yard. For those children who need more assistance in their learning, our RDA sessions will be starting back up in November! Keep an eye on our website and social media for upcoming information!

<h1>Nature Detectives is back for a new term!</h1>We are so excited to bring our local young people this opportunity to spend more time at the farm. We know that KTCF is a safe and happy place for so many people, and research shows that being in and around nature improves wellbeing. Using the entire farm, including all the exciting wildlife found on the site, attendees will learn all about nature, from the smallest bug life cycles, to amazing moths and butterflies, identification of birds, and how to make sure we welcome and nurture nature with bug and bird boxes and proper feed.We won't have any SEN support workers available, but if your child would benefit from attending you are welcome to bring their 1:1 support worker with. Please let the office know ahead of time.Kit list<ul><li>Wear old clothes that are easy to clean/okay to get mucky - we are a farm!</li><li>Shoes need to be waterproof - wellies or walking boots are perfect.</li><li>We are heading into chilly season - wear warm layers that can be discarded if it is warm.</li><li>Bring a waterproof jacket in case of rain.</li><li>Bring a water bottle - hydration helps wellbeing.</li></ul>Please contact the office info@ktcityfarm.org.uk with any questions.We can't wait to welcome you to the farm!

<h1>Nature Detectives is back for a new term!</h1>Come and spend time on the farm with our resident Goat Whisperer and Butterfly Breeder Mel!Using the entire farm, including all the exciting wildlife found on the site, attendees will learn all about nature. From the smallest bug life cycles, to amazing moths and butterflies, identification of birds, tracking bats, and how to make sure we welcome and nurture nature with bug and bird boxes and proper feed, this session is for those young people who really want to learn about the natural world around them!Each group is for a maximum of 8 young people aged 8-16 only to ensure these learning sessions are as effective as possible.We won't have any SEN support workers available, but if your child would benefit from attending you are welcome to bring their 1:1 support worker with. Please let the office know ahead of time.Kit list<ul><li>Wear old clothes that are easy to clean/okay to get mucky - we are a farm!</li><li>Shoes need to be waterproof - wellies or walking boots are perfect.</li><li>We are heading into chilly season - wear warm layers that can be discarded if it is warm.</li><li>Bring a waterproof jacket in case of rain.</li><li>Bring a water bottle - hydration helps wellbeing.</li></ul>Please contact the office info@ktcityfarm.org.uk with any questions.We can't wait to welcome you to the farm!

Pony Club Christmas Term (Wednesdays Mainstream)

Kentish Town City Farm

Young Farmers Christmas Term 2026 - Saturday

Pet Club Christmas Term One (Saturday)

Young Farmers Christmas Term 2026 - Sunday

Pet Club Christmas Term One (Sunday)

Sunflower Sessions (Christmas Term One)

Pony Club Christmas Term (Tuesdays UC)

Nature Detectives - Christmas Term One

Pony Club Christmas Term (Wednesdays Mainstream)

Pony Club Christmas Term (Thursdays UC)

Pet Club Christmas Term Two (Saturday)

Pet Club Christmas Term Two (Sunday)

Sunflower Sessions (Christmas Term Two)

Nature Detectives - Christmas Term Two