Address: Faggs Rd, Feltham TW14 0LZ
Hounslow Urban Farm is open from 10am to 5pm seven days a week. There is a large selection of animals, many rescues, for such a small centre. Entry costs £6 for children and £7.50 for adults.
The farm is suitable for all ages, with a clear focus on families with young children. They offer encounters a few times a day where you can hold a variety of animals. You can also feed many of the animals around the farm at all times.
Parking
There are two disabled parking spaces outside the centre and the main car park is around 50 metres from the entrance.
There are places to sit as at the entrance before you pay, I went during the week and it was fairly quiet with no queues.
Accessibility
There are plenty of benches throughout the farm making this location ideal for those who struggle to walk long distances.
There is a small section at the back of the farm where it may take 5-10 minutes of slow walking until you can sit down again.
A large number of the enclosures had benches in front of them and for the majority of the farm, there are benches every 20 metres.
The total length of the farm is just under 100 metres.
Wheelchair Accessibility
About 80% of the centre has paths, with only a small section at the back being grass. The paths are a bit rough in places but would still be manageable in a wheelchair or mobility scooter. I visited midday, during the week and it was quiet with only a handful of other visitors.
The Animals
You can see typical farm animals such as cows, sheep, goats, chickens and pigs. But there are also various owls, peacocks, lamas, reptiles and more that you can find on their website. https://hounslowurbanfarm.co.uk/animals/
Conclusion
Overall, Hounslow Urban Farm is a great place to visit. Being able to feed the animals, and the activities they offer are fun for people of all age. There's a play area and bouncy castle for kids, as well as a café on site.
The farm is a little rough around the edges and with Heathrow airport next-door you do hear the planes go by, other than that it can be a great way to see a good selection of animals. The small size of the farm makes it a lot less intimidating for those with mobility issues, and as someone who used to enjoy going to zoos, this is an accessible way to see and learn about different animals again.
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