{"id":6981,"date":"2025-03-20T16:18:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T16:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/events.loopla.com\/?p=6981"},"modified":"2026-02-17T21:22:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T21:22:04","slug":"see-lambs-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loopla.com\/blog\/see-lambs-in-london","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to See Newborn Lambs This Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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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\u2019s 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\u2019s cutest arrivals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forty Hall Farm, Enfield<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


Event:<\/strong> Lambing Weekend
Dates: <\/strong> Sat 28 – Sun 29 March 2026\u00a0
Location:<\/strong> Enfield, North London

Description<\/strong>
Join Forty Hall Farm\u2019s 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!
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Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm, Barnet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


Event: <\/strong>Lamb bottle-feeding
Dates:<\/strong> From 21 March 2026
Location: <\/strong>Barnet, North London
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Description<\/strong>
Famous for its delicious ice cream, Lewis of London Ice Cream Farm also offers a chance for children to help feed lambs. It\u2019s a unique opportunity to see these fluffy animals up close while enjoying a treat afterward.
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Surrey Docks Farm, South Wharf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


Event: <\/strong>Feed the Lambs
Dates:<\/strong> 21 – 26 May 2026
Location: <\/strong>Rotherhithe, South London

Description<\/strong>
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\u2019s sustainability practices, animal welfare, and the importance of local agriculture.
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Woodlands Farm, Greenwich<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


Event:<\/strong> Lambing Day
Dates:<\/strong> Sun 13 April
Location: <\/strong>Greenwich, South-East London
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Description<\/strong>
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.
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Mudchute East London Farm, Isle of Dogs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


Event:<\/strong> Young Farmer for a Day
Dates<\/strong>: Mon 7 April
Location<\/strong>: Isle of Dogs, East London
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Description<\/strong>
Mudchute is known for its expansive farmland and community focus. Their \u201cYoung Farmer for a Day\u201d programme allows children to assist with lamb feeding and other small tasks around the farm, teaching them responsibility and empathy for animals.
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Bocketts Farm, Surrey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


Event:<\/strong> See the animals (plus 500 newborn lambs)
Dates<\/strong>: 5 \u2013 21 April
Location<\/strong>: Leatherhead, Surrey<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Description<\/strong>
If your family can\u2019t 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.
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Where to met the lambs in London this Spring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spring is the perfect time to visit one of London\u2019s farms and see newborn lambs up close. Whether it\u2019s 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\u2019s \u201cYoung Farmer for a Day\u201d 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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