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Gorgie City Farm
Type: Attractions, Family Friendly
10Best Says
Gorgie Farm is a great, free attraction situated in the heart of Edinburgh's East End. Set up with the laudable aim of educating inner-city children and adults about farming and animal husbandry, this... Read More
Gorgie Farm is a great, free attraction situated in the heart of Edinburgh's East End. Set up with the laudable aim of educating inner-city children and adults about farming and animal husbandry, this little gem has nestled between a busy road and the railway line for over three decades. It operates as a working farm, but also offers courses in agriculture, gardening and handicrafts for both adults and children. The farm is home to a wide range of animals including sheep, pigs, goats, chickens, ducks, ponies and jersey cattle. There is also a petting lodge where you can meet tortoises, snakes, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits. When you get hungry you can enjoy some wonderful home-cooked food (including delicious home baking) in the farm café.
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Address:
51 Gorgie Rd
Edinburgh, EH11 2LA
+44 131 337 4202
Hours:
- summer: Daily 9:30am-4:30pm
- Winter: Daily 9:30am-4pm
Website:
gorgiecityfarm.org.uk
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Simon Hill
Edinburgh Local Expert
- Things to Do with Kids: "They run excellent Saturday and holiday clubs for eight to twelve-year-olds and hold regular workshops for all age groups."
- Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: Gorgie Farm is fun, free and educational making it a great place to take the kids.