Based in the heart of South West London, Deen City Farm & Riding School is one of the capital’s oldest community farms.
Established in 1978, Deen City Farm is a registered charity and one of the capital?s oldest community run farms. Receiving over 50,000 visits a year, our 5 acre?site in the London Borough of Merton is free to enter and includes a farmyard, riding school, garden, caf? and shop. We are home to animals of all shapes and sizes, including cows, sheep, pigs, goats and our resident barn owl Edna!
Based in the heart of South West London, Deen City Farm is one of the capital’s oldest community farms.
What we do
? We run an active volunteer scheme providing opportunities for local people, including those with additional needs or who are susceptible to social?exclusion, to gain hands-on work experience in animal and equine care, horticulture, retail and catering.
? We work closely with schools and community groups, providing tours, training and support as part of our education programme.
? We host community events and workshops such as bird box making and our annual harvest festival.
? We offer affordable riding lessons in our BHS approved school
? We enable thousands of visitors to get close to animals and nature, learn about gardening and gain a greater understanding of where their food comes from.
? We run an active volunteer scheme providing opportunities for local people, including those with additional needs or who are susceptible to social?exclusion, to gain hands-on work experience in animal and equine care, horticulture, retail and catering.
? We work closely with schools and community groups, providing tours, training and support as part of our education programme.
? We host community events and workshops such as bird box making and our annual harvest festival.
? We offer affordable riding lessons in our BHS approved school
? We enable thousands of visitors to get close to animals and nature, learn about gardening and gain a greater understanding of where their food comes from.