Cordwainers Grow
A community interest company based in Hackney, E8
https://www.cordwainersgrow.org.uk/
Cordwainers Grow focus on connecting people with the natural world in creative and collaborative ways.
Core Landscapes
A community garden project in Stratford, E9
https://www.corearts.co.uk/core-landscapes/
Core Landscapes transform vacant land in deprived urban areas into hubs for community engagement.
Dig it, Frendsbury Gardens
A gardening and wellbeing club in Lewisham, SE4
https://lewisham.gov.uk/organizations/dig-it-frendsbury-gardens
Running since 2015 this gardening and well-bring club is open to adults with mental health issues and those at risk of social isolation.
Forest Gate Community Garden
A community garden in Newham, E7
https://www.fgcommunitygarden.org/
Beginning with locals in 2013, the community garden created by volunteers and members of the public and officially opened in 2016.
Hackney City Farm
A city farm in Hackney, E2
https://hackneycityfarm.co.uk/
Hackney City Farm was established in 1984, and has been giving the local community the opportunity to experience farming since.
Hackney Herbal
A social enterprise based in Hackney, E9
https://www.hackneyherbal.com/
Hackney Herbal run a variety of activities promoting mental health and wellbeing.
John Evelyn Community Garden
A community garden in Lewisham, SE8
http://www.pepys.community/john-evelyn-garden/
A large open space for gardening and other activities. They offer various workshops and courses.
Lambourne End Centre for Outdoor Learning
A farm and activity centre in Barking & Dagenham, RM4
https://www.lambourne-end.org.uk/
The 54 acre site offers a variety of programmes and residential courses using their farm, gardens and activity centre.
Mudchute Park and Farm
A city farm and park in Tower Hamlets, E14
https://www.mudchute.org/
Set in 32 acres of countryside in East London, the site has a working farm, stables and children’s nursery.
Newham City Farm
A city farm in Lewisham, SE23
https://www.newham.gov.uk
Newham City Farm provides the local community with free access to animals in a countryside oasis.
Spitalfields City Farm
A city farm in Tower Hamlets, E1
https://www.spitalfieldscityfarm.org/
The farm was started in 1978 and offers opportunities to engage with animals and horticulture.
St Mary’s Secret Garden
A community garden in Hackney, E2
http://www.stmaryssecretgarden.org.uk/
A beautiful and accessible community garden, offering a safe space for those with support needs to get hands-on experience gardening.
Stepney City Farm
A city farm in Tower Hamlets, E1
http://stepneycityfarm.org/
As well as the farm animals, Stepney also hosts a weekly market and showcase a variety of rural arts with their resident artists.
Sydenham Garden
A community garden in Lewisham, SE23
https://www.sydenhamgarden.org.uk/
A unique wellbeing centre utilising its gardens, nature reserve and activity rooms to help people in recovery in Lewisham.
The Deptford People Project
A community group in Lewisham, SE8
https://www.facebook.com/deptfordpeopleproject
A collective of locals specialising in holistic therapies, arts and culture, mindfulness and community inclusion.
Wellgate Community Farm
A city farm in Barking & Dagenham, RM5
https://wellgatefarm.org/
A 1.5 acre working farm that began in 1982, set up by volunteers and locals. The farm is open to visitors and encourages local participation.
Woodlands Farm
A working farm in Greenwich, DA16
https://www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org/
Located at Shooter’s Hill, the 89 acre site is the largest city farm in the UK. It is managed as a traditional working farm.
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