Best Farms & Nature in London for Kids & Families
7 family-friendly farms & nature with age ratings and parent tips.
Highest rated: Urban Outdoors Adventures in nature Forest school, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Myddelton House Gardens. Every listing includes age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and parent tips.
By Kit, KidPaths editor
Covers 71 cities. Reads a lot of parent reviews.
Looking for the best farms & nature in London for kids? As historic world capital that's surprisingly kid-friendly, London offers animal farms, botanical gardens, and nature centers that families won't find anywhere else. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking for something new, we've rated every option for age-appropriateness, stroller access, and value so you can skip the guesswork.
Farms and nature centers offer something screens can't — direct contact with animals and growing things. We flag petting zoo cleanliness, whether there are handwashing stations, and seasonal availability (many farms are seasonal operations). In London, expect mild but rainy year-round — pack layers and a rain jacket no matter the season. Pro tip: Most major museums are free — Natural History Museum, Science Museum, and V&A are all in one cluster. Get an Oyster card for the Tube; kids under 11 ride free with a paying adult.
Below you'll find our curated list of farms & nature in London, UK — each with detailed age ratings (infants through teens), cost estimates for a family of four, and the practical parent details that matter: parking, stroller access, nursing rooms, and honest reviews of what makes each spot worth your time.
Top Picks

Urban Outdoors Adventures in nature Forest school
5 starsUrban Outdoors brings the forest school experience into north London in a way that feels completely genuine, mud, sticks, fire, and freedom. Children

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
4.7 starsKew Gardens is enormous and varied enough to feel like an adventure rather than just a garden walk. The Treetop Walkway lets kids look down on the for

Myddelton House Gardens
4.6 starsMyddelton House has the feel of a real Victorian plantsman's garden where children can roam and discover without the pressure of a packed tourist site

Spitalfields City Farm
4.6 starsSpitalfields City Farm brings a genuine slice of the countryside right into the East End, and children love the closeness of the animals in the middle

Hackney City Farm
4.5 starsHackney City Farm is one of those places that feels genuinely good, friendly animals, a beautiful garden, and a brilliant Italian restaurant all in on

Urban Outdoors Adventures in nature Forest school
Ages: 2, 10

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Ages: All ages

Myddelton House Gardens
Ages: All ages for a relaxed garden walk; best for under-10s

Spitalfields City Farm
Ages: Toddlers through primary school age

Hackney City Farm
Ages: Toddlers through primary school age

Botany Bay Farm Shop
Ages: Toddlers through primary school age

Crossness Nature Reserve
Ages: 6 and up for nature-interested families
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