Green Spaces
Project of the Month
May
2002 - Surrey
Docks
Farms. Nr Peckham
Contact: Tel. 013420 824181, email: dockcityfarm@btconnect.com
The Surrey Dock Farm is a short bus
ride from Peckham. It is a nice change
from the inner city of Peckham itself. As
you enter the farm gates you are
transported to the countryside because of
the noise and smells of the animals. The
2.2 acres of farm in the city is
unexpected and dynamic because as you
approach the site there is no indication
of what you are about to discover.
The farm offers wonderful
opportunities for people to learn about
food production, and also allows active
participation by visitors to the farm.
All the animals are organically farmed
and a small amount of food is produced
for sale to the public.
On 27th March 2002 HRH Prince of Wales
visited Surrey Docks Farm. The Prince is
the Patron of the Federation of City
Farms and was there to boost the cause of
city farms, many of which were forced to
close last year because of the
difficulties resulting from foot and
mouth disease.
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