Belmont Farm
UK, North London · Playground
The long read worth saving for nap time
What’s it actually like?
Belmont Farm is a North London farm visit with a soft play area, animal enclosures, a café and space for children to get close to the animals. Reviews suggest it works especially well for younger children, with feed available for the animals and a fairly relaxed, rural feel. The best bits are the hands-on animal experience, the friendly staff and the fact that toddlers seem to love it. Several reviewers mention being able to feed animals inside and outside, and there’s enough seating for parents who’d rather supervise from a safe distance with a cup of tea. The snag is that standards seem uneven. The soft play has been criticised as dirty, especially the toddler section, and one reviewer felt the animal areas and café were underwhelming. In short: lovely for little ones if you catch it on a good day, but not somewhere to go expecting immaculate facilities or a big day out.
Two-minute orientation
Quick read
A small farm with hands-on animal feeding, soft play and a café. Best for toddlers and preschoolers rather than bigger children. The animals and staff get strong praise, and there’s plenty of room to sit while the children burn energy. Do note the soft play has been called dirty by more than one reviewer, and the café sounds basic rather than brilliant.
Best for ages
Strong score for mixed-age siblings
The boring brilliant stuff
Need to know
Indoor vs outdoor split
Indoor / outdoor mix
Parking detail
Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.
Dog-friendly?
Yes
Dogs welcome — confirm if rules apply (on lead, designated areas).
Pram-friendly?
Yes
Pram-friendly throughout — easy access on main paths.
Baby change?
Probably not
Probably not on-site. Bring a changing mat for the boot.
Food on-site & BYO
Yes: Food available on-site — cafe or kiosk.
Locate it
UK, North London
THINGS PARENTS ASK
Common questions
Is it good for toddlers?
Yes — reviewers say it’s especially good for 2-year-olds and other little ones.
Is there soft play?
Yes, but several reviews say it’s small and cleanliness is a concern.
Can children feed the animals?
Yes — buying feed and feeding the animals is one of the main highlights.
Is there somewhere to eat and sit?
Yes, there’s a café and plenty of places to sit, though the food sounds fairly basic.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real review quotes
"the highlight being able to buy feed and give to the animals"
"the soft play area really let the visit down"
"Great place to take toddlers"