Wythenshawe community farm

Wythenshawe Community Farm

Wythenshawe Community Farm is an educational farm based in Wythenshawe Park, South Manchester.[1][2][3] Although set in an urban environment, it operates as a working countryside farm.[4] It was founded by Leslie Howard, a teacher, and was established in 1984 in Sharston,[5][6] before moving to Wythenshawe Park. It is open all days of the week.

The farm gives children the opportunity to see animals and plants and has a wide selection of farm animals including pigs, sheep, goats, cows and horses, and it often has baby animals on site due to its breeding programme.[7] Its herd of Hereford cattle has won prizes.[1] The farm's walled garden, located behind the farm,[4] used to supply fruit and vegetables to Wythenshawe Hall.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Community Farm - Wythenshawe Park". Manchester City Council. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  2. ↑ "The best farms and petting zoos in and around Greater Manchester". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Fun-day at farm as 'all-clear' is given". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Wythenshawe Community Farm". Visit Manchester. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  5. ↑ "Tributes to teacher who founded Wythenshawe Community Farm". Manchester Evening News. 1 July 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  6. ↑ "Down on the farm for 25 years". BBC News Online. 2009. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "Wythenshawe Community Farm". Let's Go With the Children. Retrieved 24 May 2026.

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