1 / 2The Woodlands Farm Trust
📍 Welling, Greater London
Volunteer-run working farm in Welling spanning 89 acres of woodlands and fields. Free entry by donation. Features farm animals, pond dipping, lambing days, and a toddler club during term time.
I visited this place without much expectation and we loved it. May be best suitable for kids but even for adults not a bad idea. I loved the garden and the pond area most. Even the area where animals are kept, very special. Kids may have lot of fun in the muddy puddle. I also liked the chicken area. There are cow. horse, pigs, chichen, sheep and more. It has free parking space and toilets. It is alao easily accessible by bus. Hope you have fun too, enjoy. 😊
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with toddlers and young children who love close animal encounters in a calm, unhurried setting. The charity-run ethos and donation entry make it accessible at any budget. Plan for a one-to-two hour visit rather than a full day — bring wellies and spare clothes for the muddy puddle area.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Dr Uma Ema
3 years ago
“I visited this place without much expectation and we loved it. May be best suitable for kids but even for adults not a bad idea. I loved the garden and the pond area most. Even the area where animals are kept, very special. Kids may have lot of fun in the muddy puddle. I also liked the chicken area. There are cow. horse, pigs, chichen, sheep and more. It has free parking space and toilets. It is alao easily accessible by bus. Hope you have fun too, enjoy. 😊”
TRAVELBLOG PARTNERS
a year ago
“Run by amazing volunteers with a wide variety of animals for adults and children alike even have a school activity book and picnic area”
Niecey
a year ago
“Went for family day had to pay £5 for a family of four for entry was a great day to raise funds for the farm.”
Chana Thorpe
5 months ago
“Came here out of peak and really enjoyed it. Animals are well looked after and healthy. Small variety, but you can see them all really well from the path. Room for a few more which one guy said they might bring in. Shame there wasn’t more for the kids to play on/with. Could do with a play area or something. The blacksmith workshop was really interesting, they could look into getting a wood workshop which might add another area of interest.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Woodlands Farm Trust operates as a registered charity on 89 acres of ancient woodland and farmland at Shooters Hill. Visitors encounter pigs, chickens, guinea pigs, lambs, and native bird species up close from pram-friendly paths. Seasonal events include pond dipping, lambing days, and a toddler club in term time. A small shop operates on site; a cafe is available on some visits. Donation-based entry and free on-street parking nearby.
