With the arrival of spring comes a host of adorable furry friends, especially newborn lambs! Several farms in and around London open their gates for lamb meets and even bottle-feeding experiences. While these events mostly take place after the February half term, it’s worth noting them so you can plan a future family day out. Below are some of the best spots to catch a glimpse of the season’s cutest arrivals:
Forty Hall Farm, Enfield
Event: Lambing Weekend
Dates: Sat 22 – Sun 23 March 2205
Location: Enfield, North London
Description
Join Forty Hall Farm’s annual Lambing Weekend and get up close with new lambs in the barn. You can learn about their care, watch feeding sessions, and take part in other farm activities. This event is hugely popular, so arrive early!
Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm, Barnet
Event: Lamb bottle-feeding
Dates: Mon 24 March – Mon 21 April
Location: Barnet, North London
Description
Famous for its delicious ice cream, Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm also offers a chance for children to help feed lambs. It’s a unique opportunity to see these fluffy animals up close while enjoying a treat afterward.
Surrey Docks Farm, South Wharf
Event: Feed the Lambs
Dates: Mon 24 – Thu 27 March
Location: Rotherhithe, South London
Description
Surrey Docks Farm is a working city farm that hosts family-friendly events and workshops. During their lamb feeding sessions, children can learn about the farm’s sustainability practices, animal welfare, and the importance of local agriculture.
Woodlands Farm, Greenwich
Event: Lambing Day
Dates: Sun 13 April
Location: Greenwich, South-East London
Description
Spend a day at Woodlands Farm, a green escape where visitors can enjoy guided walks, see lambs frolicking in the fields, and learn about organic farming. There may also be opportunities for children to interact with the lambs under supervision.
Mudchute East London Farm, Isle of Dogs
Event: Young Farmer for a Day
Dates: Mon 7 April
Location: Isle of Dogs, East London
Description
Mudchute is known for its expansive farmland and community focus. Their “Young Farmer for a Day” programme allows children to assist with lamb feeding and other small tasks around the farm, teaching them responsibility and empathy for animals.
Bocketts Farm, Surrey
Event: See the animals (plus 500 newborn lambs)
Dates: 5 – 21 April
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Description
If your family can’t get enough lambs, Bocketts Farm expects around 500 newborns! During spring, they host daily lambing talks, where visitors can learn about the birthing process and even witness a lamb being born.
Where to met the lambs in London this Spring
Spring is the perfect time to visit one of London’s farms and see newborn lambs up close. Whether it’s watching lambing live at Forty Hall Farm, bottle-feeding at Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm, or learning about farm life at Surrey Docks Farm, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Woodlands Farm offers a chance to explore the countryside without leaving the city, while Mudchute’s “Young Farmer for a Day” lets children experience farm work first-hand. If you want to see lambing on a larger scale, Bocketts Farm expects around 500 new arrivals this season. With a mix of hands-on activities and opportunities to learn, these farms make a great family day out and a chance to see spring in full swing.