Ouseburn Farm

About Ouseburn Farm

Ouseburn Farm is a free-entry community city farm and registered charity in the heart of Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley, set on land once occupied by the former Northumberland Lead Works. The farm traces its origins to 1976, when parents from Byker sought to give their children access to nature, home-grown food and the care of animals. Today it occupies a regenerated corner of the valley within walking distance of the city centre, welcoming visitors to meet its animals, wander the gardens and enjoy an on-site café.

The farm is home to a range of animals including pigs, goats, sheep and poultry, cared for to high welfare standards, and combines family visits with a strong social purpose. Alongside education and volunteering, it runs a placement programme supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism, who take part in meaningful work across animal care, gardening, catering and creative activities. The farm welcomes tens of thousands of visitors each year and remains free to enter.

Featured in These Guides

Blog posts and guides that feature Ouseburn Farm.

Summer Holiday Activities in Heaton

How to keep the children busy over the summer break in Heaton, from the city farm and Seven Stories to holiday sports camps, parks and days out on the doorstep.

Children's Birthday Party Venues in Heaton

Planning a child's birthday? A guide to party venues in and around Heaton, from storytelling at Seven Stories to gymnastics, sports halls and the city farm.

The Best Photography Spots in Heaton

From the bridges of the Ouseburn valley to a medieval ruin and the shoe tree, here are the best places to take photographs in and around Heaton.

Rainy Day Things to Do in Heaton

When the weather turns, Heaton and the neighbouring Ouseburn have plenty to offer indoors, from Seven Stories to a cosy café and the leisure centre. Our guide to a rainy day in Heaton.

Halloween in Heaton & the Ouseburn

Spooky storytelling at Seven Stories, family fun at Ouseburn Farm, Halloween nights at the Cluny and Cumberland Arms, and ghost walks through old Newcastle.

Ouseburn Festival 2026 Celebrates Four Milestone Anniversaries

The Ouseburn valley on Heaton's doorstep threw its biggest party of the year, marking a combined 126 years of four beloved community charities.

Things to Do in Ouseburn

A local guide to Newcastle's cultural quarter, the city farm, children's book museum, art galleries, a wartime tunnel, and the riverside pubs and music venues packed into the Ouseburn Valley.

A Day in the Ouseburn Valley: Farm, Seven Stories & a Walk

A family-friendly day out in Newcastle's Ouseburn Valley, taking in the free city farm, the national centre for children's books and a riverside walk down to the Quayside.

Getting to & Around Ouseburn: Metro, Buses & Parking

A practical guide to reaching the Ouseburn valley in east Newcastle by Metro, bus, on foot and by car, plus honest advice on the area's limited parking.

Family Activities & Days Out in Heaton & Ouseburn

A roundup of family-friendly things to do across Heaton and the Ouseburn, from free parks and a city farm to rainy-day museums, galleries and riding lessons.

Free Things to Do in Heaton & Ouseburn

A local guide to the best free days out in east Newcastle, from a city farm and independent galleries to woodland parks and free riverside gigs.

The Best Walks in Heaton & Ouseburn

From the green corridor above the Ouseburn to the riverside path down to the Quayside, here are four of the best walks in east Newcastle.

A Weekend in Heaton & Ouseburn: The Perfect 48 Hours

A two-day itinerary for east Newcastle, from riverside gigs and a wartime tunnel to a city farm, valley galleries and the best of Heaton's independent food scene.

Cycling in Heaton & the Ouseburn

A practical guide to cycling in east Newcastle, from commuting to the Quayside to family rides through the parks and the Ouseburn valley.

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