St James City Farm

Farm

Albany Street
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 4NG

Tel: +44 01452 305728

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The St James City Farm is situated in the heart of the Barton and Tredworth area of Gloucester City. You could be forgiven for thinking that you were day dreaming if you’re in the middle of Gloucester and you see cows or sheep running about!

It’s 1.5 acres of paddocks housing a variety of rare breeds, including a pair of Dexter cows, Golden Guernsey and Pygmy goats, a Saddleback sow and a very small flock (6) of Cotswold lion sheep. A Bagot goat and her two kids have also arrived and there’s about 50 poultry of various backgrounds running around a retired Welsh Section A pony and lots of rabbits and guinea pigs.

A key theme of this farm is that it’s very ‘hands on’, so subject to the health and safety measures and the welfare of the stock, children can get up close, handle and feed the animals.

The farm was established 13 years ago by a group of committed locals under the guidance of Gloucester City Council. This city farm was one of only 2 in the whole country that were funded and run by a local authority. But unfortunately in 2010, funding was withdrawn and the farms's future looked certain. Until, The Friendship Cafe of Gloucester decided it was time to step in.
They saw that this farm was too important an asset and decided that we had to act.
On April 1st 2011, The Friendship Cafe took over the management of the site and employed former council emplyees to continue their great work on the farm. Along with a fantastic group of dedicated teenage volunteers our aim is to keep the farm afloat and make it even better than it has been in the past.

To achieve this we wholly rely on the dedication and experience of the farm staff and volunteers, and the strong community links that is provided by The Friendship Cafe.

If you think that you can sponsor St James City Farm, even with something as small as a regular bale of hay or some tools, do contact them directly! They've already had offers of help from local residents and committed people working in different fields and look forward to you visiting their farm soon.

With well over 1'000 visitors visit each month and the farm is open every day (except Sundays) between 9.30am-4.30pm and there is no entrance fee. They are also open on bank holidays. Winter opening time may vary - please check with the farm before visiting.

CAFE COMING SOON! Work starting December 2011.

Facilities

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

Car parking - ON ROAD PARKING ON ALBANY STREET (CUL DE SAC)

Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Free Admission	Free

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

From the North: Get off the M5 at Junction 11, at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A40 (signposted Gloucester/Cirencester). At Elmbridge Court roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A417. At C&G roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A417. At Walls roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A38. Continue forward along Eastern Avenue until you reach a roundabout. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Painswick Road (B4073). Take the 5th turning on the left into Upton Street. Turn left into High Street, then left into The Laurels and then left into Albany Street.

From the South: Get off the M5 at Junction 12, at the roundabout take the first exit onto the B4008. At the Cross Keys Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A38. At the next roundabout continue forward. At the traffic lights turn right onto Cole Avenue (A38). Continue forward at the crossroads and take the 2nd exit at the next roundabout (Finlay Road). At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit and at the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto Painswick Road (B4073). Take the 5th turning on the left into Upton Street. Turn left into High Street, then left into The Laurels and then left into Albany Street.

There are also Brown Tourist Signs which will help you find your way.

Public Transport Directions

St. James City Farm is approximately a mile out of Gloucester City Centre. The Stagecoach service 7 which departs from Clarence Street (every 15 minutes) stops a few minutes walk away on High Street.