In the urban heart of Kirkstall, on the edge of the city centre, is Kirkstall Valley Farm. The farm will soon celebrate its third birthday, but how many know about this facility? Join us to see what can be done with a plot of land on a flood plain with a group of people determined to make a go of things.
Tuesday 23 July, 14:30 – 16:00
Kirkstall valley farm is a community led farm just over a mile outside the city centre. The farm is a project of Kirkstall Valley Development Trust. The core business of the farm is to produce vegetables, providing veg boxes to around 100 households each week . In addition to this surplus veg is donated to local foodbanks, including their own food pantry.
The wider function is to offer opportunities for the Kirkstall Valley community to access the farm for educational and well-being events. The farm runs Healthy Holiday play schemes for children from low income families and have around 1000 children visit every summer for activities, where a hot lunch is provided for children and carers.
Tickets:
Leeds Civic Trust Members: £6
Non-Members: £8
Useful Information
Date and time: Tuesday 23 July 14:30 – 16:00
Location: Kirkstall Valley Farm, Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS4 2QD
Accessibility: This is an outdoor visit on a working agricultural farm. Paths can be uneven and muddy. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear.
Parking: Parking on site is reserved for anyone with a disability. If you have a disability and need a parking space onsite, you must book in advance. If you do not have a disability, please park on the roadside before entering the farm.
Public Transport: Bus numbers 60, 60A, 50, 50A, and A1 all run along the Kirkstall Road. Alight at Burley Wood Mount by big green Self Storage Unit. The Entrance to Kirkstall Valley Farm is off the layby adjacent to Self Storage Units. Please walk into farm land and wait by barn on your left.
