'Blue' the British Giant Rabbit gave birth on 23rd May to a litter of 4. All the baby bunnies are doing well. Come and see them make their first hops out of their house to meet the rest of the rabbits in Rabbit World.
Pig Racing is back! The farm's famous 'Snout Ledger' is back every weekend and School Holidays. Pick a pig and cheer it on to victory.
Caught in the Act!
A crafty young squirrel was caught red handed helping himself from one of the many bird feeders dotted around the Orchard Cafe. Warning the offender is still at large.
'Merlinda' the Guinea Pig gave birth on the 30th May to 2 pups called, 'Munch and Crunch'. See them running around with their Mum and Aunties in Cavie Canyon.
Sunday 21st June saw the annual Father's Day Games. After plenty of blood, sweat and tears Nick Leyton regained his title "Lee Valley Park Farms Best Dad" for another year.
And finally... On the horizon is the arrival of more Pygmy Goats taking our number from 6 to 16.
Next Event
11th July Craft Workshop
Come along and design your very own miniature garden.
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full list of events happening at the farm and around the Lee Valley Regional Park.
Lee Valley Park Farms offers a unique visitor experience and is nestled in the middle of River Lee Country Park, Waltham Abbey.
Hayes Hill Farm is a traditional style farm set on a 17 acre site. The farm was opened by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1976 and was, at the time, the first farm in the area to open to the general public.
There are a variety of different animals to meet:-
In the farmyard you can meet ‘Tallulah the Tamworth’ and ‘Barbara the Berkshire’ pigs or see what Ella and Eve the Saanen Goats are up to.
In the Pet Centre meet tiny mice, slimey snails or just sit back and relax watching ' Newton' the Bearded Dragon sunbathe.
Take time out from the animals to play in the tractor barn, where you can ride on mini tractors, dig in ‘The Pit’ or play in the adventure play area.
Why not explore our newest attraction the Bundle Barn? Our new indoor soft play area means you can moo like a cow as you whizz down our big cow slide or dive into
the ball pools, while Mum and Dad relax with a cup of tea or coffee.
There are also many picnic areas to sit and recharge with a picnic or why not let us make your lunch and sample the delicious food in The Orchard Café we use lots of Locally sourced produce.
You can take a stroll or a tractor and trailer ride (Weekends & School Holidays only) to Holyfield Hall Farm, our modern dairy and arable farm. You can visit the milking parlour to see the cows being milked and learn about the process of making dairy products.
The Farms also offer group bookings, school visits and a range of birthday parties. Enjoy a party with a difference and meet the cuddly animals with your party host, take a tractor and trailer ride to watch the cows being milked and then enjoy freshly prepared party food. For more information please call Lee Valley Park Farms on 01992 892781.
Accessibility
The site is wheelchair and pushchair accessible and a hearing loop is available in the Visitor Centre. The site is very sensory explicit with lots to stimulate all the senses.