Who we are
A welcoming place for everyone to learn about nature, animals and growing
We are Ouseburn Farm, a free-to-enter, working city farm in Newcastle. A green oasis in an otherwise industrial area, we welcome over 40,000 people each year, offering visitors a place to spend quality time together whilst learning about nature, animals, and growing.
Since 2014, we have supported adults with learning disabilities and autism through our year-round Placement Programme. Participants take part in meaningful tasks across the farm – from gardening and animal care to catering and creative activities – increasing their skills, health and wellbeing.
Plan Your Visit
Events and activities
What's on at Ouseburn Farm
We run a variety of regular events and activities on weekends and in the school holidays, from Farmers’ Club and Caring for Critters, to seasonal events like Lamb Feeding and Pond Dipping. Visit the link below to view all of our current activities and to book a ticket.
What’s On
Supporting our community
Care Farming at Ouseburn Farm
During the week in term-time, we run a Placement Programme for adults with learning disabilities, empowering them to learn, connect, overcome challenges and improve their wellbeing through engagement with nature and farm life in workshops from Horticulture, to Livestock and Customer Service. Our 2023 independent Social Impact Report found that for every £1 invested in our Placement Programme, it results in a fantastic £11.65 in social value to our community.
The impact we make here at Ouseburn Farm
- 91% of participants have made an improvement in making new friends
- £11.65 in social value for every £1 invested in our Placement Programme
- 377 people volunteered at Ouseburn Farm in 2024
- 92% of carers/parents agree ‘Ouseburn Farm helps break down barriers between the general public and people with learning disabilities’