Wellgate Community Farm

Our Story

Wellgate Community Farm

Wellgate Community Farm began its life in 1982, set up by volunteers as a project which would encourage local participation in all aspects of the Farm’s activity. The name Wellgate is derived from the two local estates from which the first volunteers came: Chadwell Heath and Marks Gate. The Farm offers local people, schools and groups an invaluable opportunity to experience a working farm and its animals which include: ponies, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys. Our 1.5 acre site was granted to us under a management agreement by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and is located off Collier Row Road near to City Pavilion, formerly the Roller Bowl. Initially the ground was nothing but a wasteland, overgrown with hawthorn bushes and used as a builder’s tip. Over the years the Farm has developed greatly and much has changed, although its principal aim of being a focus for community remains our driving force. The Farm is open daily from 09:00 until 15:30. Except bank holidays where it’s open until midday. Free entry, donations gratefully received 2022 will be our 40th Anniversary.