Ouseburn Farm

Welcome to Ouseburn Farm, a remarkable instance of urban agrarianism situated in the very heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. As you stand here in the Ouseburn Valley, you are witnessing a profound juxtaposition between the city’s…

As we enter the main farmyard, we must address an essential aspect of urban farming: biosecurity and public health. While the animals here appear clean and well-tended, it is a biological reality that livestock can carry bacteria…

We now find ourselves at the heart of the farm’s seasonal activities: the sheep barn. Depending on the time of your visit, you may be fortunate enough to witness one of our most popular educational programs—the rearing of 'pet…

Moving through the yard, we encounter the porcine enclosures, home to some of the farm's most charismatic and intelligent inhabitants. Among them is a white pig affectionately known as Sushi. …

We now turn our attention to the avian and small mammal sections of the farm, where the diversity of life is on full display. In our poultry areas, you will encounter a variety of chickens and turkeys, including our well-known…

Beyond the animal pens lies the Ouseburn Farm garden, a vibrant space dedicated to horticultural education and sustainable food production. Here, we grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, demonstrating…

As our tour of Ouseburn Farm concludes, I hope you carry with you a deeper appreciation for the vital role this institution plays in Newcastle’s cultural and ecological landscape. We have seen how this site manages to thrive as a…