Have been many times with the children. Sometimes very good, others not so. It all depends on the weather and what animals are about at the time. Parking can be problematic.
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Gorgie City Farm, Edinburgh
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We are Edinburgh's City Farm & have a 1 hectare site in Gorgie, near Tynecastle [& currently a rented field at Riccarton for overflow sheep]. We have......
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We are Edinburgh's City Farm & have a 1 hectare site in Gorgie, near Tynecastle [& currently a rented field at Riccarton for overflow sheep]. We have large and small livestock including cows, pigs, goats chickens, turkeys & a pony, and rabbits, guinea pigs, tortoises & a snake. We are open to the public on a drop in basis for free- 7 days a week, 9:30am-4pm- with donations very much appreciated. Tours, handling sessions etc may be booked for small or large groups, usually a few days notice will suffice if fewer than say a dozen folk. Costs from £1 depending on activity or combinations of. Also look out for our Summer Fun Day a & events around Easter and during half term breaks.Facilities include a playpark, Farm Cafe, Produce Stall and we do have some parking [but would encourage you to come by bus if practical].We offer volunteering opportunities [demand is very high] and children's activities including parties [latter usually weekends only].Check out our website for information or get in touch!
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Love going to Gorgie Farm Family Fun Day with my Son - volunteers are helpful and friendly, lots for kids to see and do
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Super for a quick visit to placate children without costing anything (donations only) and a great distraction.
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Great opportunity for kids to meet a range of animals, feed lambs, ride a pony or even cuddle a snake. Completely free,they just request a sensible donation. Parking is difficult at the farm but where is it easy in Edinburgh?! On Saturday and Sunday the council office next door offers free parking for 2 hrs and its less than a...
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Took 3 kids ranging from 1 to 11. My 11 year old daughter loved being able to stroke Fudge the jersey cow and Red the horse. Newly hatched chicks were cheeping away under a heat lamp and if you were lucky you could catch a glimpse.
Cuddle session with a rabbit, guinea pig and chicken was a hit (£1.00). The...
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We used to take our Niece here. It is a nice place to spend a few hours if you have young children.
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A farm in the city, Gorgie concentrates on helping city kids come to a better understanding of agriculture and farming, especially of the animal husbandry involved. Children get to meet all sorts of farm animals in their fields or pens and touch and stroke them, if they'll let them! It's a great place to take little children who are fascinated...
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My review may be unfair because it's some 20 years or so since I last visited it. At that time it was small and seemed to be struggling a bit. However its principles of bringing a bit of the country to town kids is to be admired and encouraged. I hope you will find time to have a look.
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Great place to spend a couple of hours with toddlers. Bad parking though...
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Congratulations Edinburgh CIty Council - supporting this wonderful farm for children in Edinburgh. A place where any parent can enjoy a meaningful day out with their kids - and for free. Meaning those of lower incomes who find weekends and holidays overwhelming can still manage a trip out. The animals are very well cared for and the staff (especially a...
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