Stepping Stones Farm was set up in 1979 after extensive community consultation. It is home to pigs, cows, goats, sheep, ducks, geese and several smaller animals including ferrets and chinchillas. The farm is a valuable site for environmental education, and popular with the local community. It is entirely staffed by volunteers.The farm is open TuesdaySunday, 10am-4pm. It is closed on Mondays except for bank holidays.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Stepney City Farm
Borough: Tower Hamlets
Grade: Borough Grade II
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 1.34 ha
Description
Wildlife
Wasteland vegetation is scattered around the site in areas where there is slightly less disturbance. An area of grassland at the southwest end of the site supports green alkanet, ribwort and greater plantains, black horehound and white deadnettle.Facilities
Information (including education facilities); animalbird enclosure; historic features; toilets; playground; cafe; recycling facilities.
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