Feb
9
to Mar 31

Please vote for us in Tesco In-Store Vote

We have applied for funding from Tesco for a project “Growing our City Farm” in which we will grow fruits and vegetables with school groups and local children and young people to take home or plant in the garden for visitors to discover and learn about.

To vote, you will need to make a purchase within the store (see below) of any value. You will receive one token per transaction and it's not necessary to purchase a carrier bag in order to receive a token.

The project with the highest number of votes will receive £1,500 (the second placed project £1,000, and the third placed project £500.

These are the stores taking part:

Cally Road Esso Express Express N1 0SL
Islington Express Express N1 8DU
Kings Cross Express Express N1 9DX
St John Clerkenwell Express EC1V 4JD
Highbury Express Express N7 8JP
Newington Green Express Express N16 9BS
Essex Road Islington Express N1 2EB
City Road Express Express EC1Y 1AG
Pentonville Road Express N1 9TT
Chiswell Street Express Express EC1Y 4TY
Clerkenwell Central Street Express EC1V 3AF
New North Road Express Express N1 8SY

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Feb
22
2:30 PM14:30

Meet the Animals

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.


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Feb
20
2:30 PM14:30

Meet the Animals

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Puppet Show
Feb
17
11:30 AM11:30

Puppet Show

London is full of sights and sounds, histories and… mysteries? 

Macaroni Mouse is on an adventure across London to find out about their heritage, but something strange is afoot in the city. Don’t fret, Finsbury the Fox detective is on the case! There will be friends to make, maps to read, buses to catch and clues to solve!

Come along to help Macaroni get from the train station to their destination, and Finsbury solve an investigation that affects the nation!

A fun and interactive puppet show, written, constructed, and performed by Guildhall School of Music and Drama Students, in association with Little Angel Theatre, featuring original musi

Designed to entertain and inspire children aged 7-11, with its interactive elements, lively puppetry, and original music, it's free!  Spaces are limited so first come, first served!

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Dec
16
to Jan 1

Farm closure at Christmas

We will close on Christmas Eve, 24 December at 3.30pm and reopen at 10.30am on New Year’s Day 1 January 2025 at 10.30pm.

We wish all our visitors a very happy Christmas and send good wishes for 2025 from everyone at the Farm, two legs and four, and we look forward to seeing you in the new year.

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Christmas Tree Sales
Dec
1
to Dec 23

Christmas Tree Sales

Non-drop Nordman Fir and Pot Grown Norway Spruce Christmas Trees for Sale all proceeds to help with the farms winter running costs.

Daily while stocks last 10.30-4.30pm except Tuesdays. (If you need to pick up on Tuesday please email administration@freightlinersfarm.org.uk to arrange)

Cut trees 3ft-8ft £30-£80

Pot Grown Trees 60cm-120cm £30-£45

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Nov
3
2:00 PM14:00

Introduction to City Farming

Introduction to City Farming

  • Sunday 2pm to 5pm

A practical learning and induction session for our Young Farmers Programme including animal care and farm volunteering

Free hands on learning, work-based experience and social action activities for young people 12-20. The programme is an opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and experience in a wide range of fields and can support college entry and course requirements, accredited personal development awards (eg DoE, ASDAN) and CV building.

We have a limited number of spaces so will confirm availability after receiving  requested dates - there are 3 dates this half term holiday - and registration details.  Email administration@freightlinersfarm.org.uk or drop into the Farm for a registration form if you have not already completed one,  and to book a space.

Under 16s need parental agreement.

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Nov
1
10:00 AM10:00

Introduction to City Farming

Introduction to City Farming

  • Friday 1 November 10.00am to 1:00pm

A practical learning and induction session for our Young Farmers Programme including animal care and farm volunteering

Free hands on learning, work-based experience and social action activities for young people 12-20. The programme is an opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and experience in a wide range of fields and can support college entry and course requirements, accredited personal development awards (eg DoE, ASDAN) and CV building.

We have a limited number of spaces so will confirm availability after receiving  requested dates - there are 3 dates this half term holiday - and registration details.  Email administration@freightlinersfarm.org.uk or drop into the Farm for a registration form if you have not already completed one,  and to book a space.

Under 16s need parental agreement.

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Oct
30
10:30 AM10:30

Introduction to City Farming

Introduction to City Farming

  • Wednesday 10.00am to 1:00pm

A practical learning and induction session for our Young Farmers Programme including animal care and farm volunteering

Free hands on learning, work-based experience and social action activities for young people 12-20. The programme is an opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and experience in a wide range of fields and can support college entry and course requirements, accredited personal development awards (eg DoE, ASDAN) and CV building.

We have a limited number of spaces so will confirm availability after receiving  requested dates - there are 3 dates this half term holiday - and registration details.  Email administration@freightlinersfarm.org.uk or drop into the Farm for a registration form if you have not already completed one,  and to book a space.

Under 16s need parental agreement.

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Aug
31
11:30 AM11:30

Meet the Animals

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Aug
30
2:00 PM14:00

Create, Play, Discover

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Aug
28
2:00 PM14:00

Arts and Crafts

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Aug
26
2:30 PM14:30

Meet the Animals

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Aug
24
11:30 AM11:30

Meet the Animals

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Aug
23
2:00 PM14:00

Create, Play, Discover

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Aug
21
2:00 PM14:00

Arts and Crafts

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Aug
19
2:30 PM14:30

Meet the Animals

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Aug
17
11:30 AM11:30

Meet the Animals

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Aug
16
2:00 PM14:00

Create, Play, Discover

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Aug
14
2:00 PM14:00

Arts and Crafts

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Aug
12
2:30 PM14:30

Meet the Animals

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Aug
10
11:30 AM11:30

Meet the Animals

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Aug
9
2:00 PM14:00

Create, Play, Discover

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Aug
7
2:00 PM14:00

Arts and Crafts

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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Aug
5
2:30 PM14:30

Meet the Animals

Drop in at any time throughout the session.

Please remember to read the farm guidance on safety on the farm and around the animals before taking part and to follow the advice of farm staff at all times.

This session is aimed at younger school aged children and their carers.

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