Surrey Docks Farm
London · SE16
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Summary
A working city farm on the south bank of the Thames near Rotherhithe — livestock, growing plots, and a Thames riverfront setting within the London docks landscape.
About this location
Surrey Docks Farm is a working city farm on the south bank of the Thames in Rotherhithe, operating on land beside the old Surrey Docks complex. The farm covers roughly 2.5 acres and keeps a range of livestock including cows, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry, with a further area of kitchen garden and bee hives. The site is managed as a community resource by a charitable trust, with educational programmes running alongside the farm operations.
For productions, the farm offers something specific: rural agricultural activity within London, with the Thames and the Canary Wharf skyline visible from the far end of the site. This combination — farmyard animals and city financial district backdrop — is a London-specific juxtaposition that can either be played straight (the farm, animals, and domesticity) or used for the contrasting visual. The Thames path runs along the north edge of the site, giving an additional riverside exterior.
Film enquiries should go directly to the farm’s charity management team. Scale is intimate — the farm is community-oriented and not set up for large production crews. Realistic capacity for a farm sequence is a skeleton crew of five to ten. The site is a short bus ride from London Bridge and has limited parking. The working character of the farm means filming must be scheduled around livestock care routines.
Access notes
- Parking
- On-site parking available — confirm crew-vehicle capacity with the venue.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- London has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at Surrey Docks Farm?
- No council permit is usually needed for filming at Surrey Docks Farm itself, but you'll still need the owner's written permission, and any spill-over onto public highway or pavement may require a council permit.
- Is parking available at Surrey Docks Farm?
- On-site parking is available at Surrey Docks Farm. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
- How much does it cost to film at Surrey Docks Farm?
- Surrey Docks Farm sits in the £ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.
- What crew size is suitable for Surrey Docks Farm?
- Surrey Docks Farm suits small crews of around 5 or fewer — documentary units, stills shoots, and lean commercial crews.
- Has anything been filmed at Surrey Docks Farm before?
- Surrey Docks Farm appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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