Twin baby goats born at Oxford City Farm

Two baby goats have been born at Oxford City Farm, giving volunteers and visitors a new reason to call in at the East Oxford community farm this weekend.

Oxford City Farm has welcomed two new arrivals after twin baby goats were born at the community-led urban farm in East Oxford.

The kids were born healthy on Monday morning, May 18, at about 10am and 10.20am, to one of the farm’s original goats.

Their arrival has been met with excitement by staff, volunteers and visitors at the Cornwallis Road farm, which runs workshops, volunteering sessions, educational activities and community events to help people connect with food, farming and nature.

The mother goat was originally donated by Norton & Yarrow Cheese, the artisan cheesemakers with Oxfordshire roots. The business moved to its own farm in Carmarthenshire in 2025 after ten years at Earth Trust Farm in Oxfordshire.

New arrivals meet goat-milking trainees

The timing of the births meant the farm’s latest goat-milking trainees were among the first to meet the newborns.

Bradley Soule, Community Grower at Oxford City Farm, said: “It was great timing. The kids were born on Monday morning, and later that day we welcomed a new group for our monthly goat milking training.

“It meant trainees got to meet the farm’s newest arrivals straight away, which is a really special introduction to life on the farm.”

The farm runs goat-milking training for people interested in learning more about animal care, small-scale farming and food production. Its goat programme includes introductory training sessions, with details available through the farm’s events pages.

Visitors invited to meet the kids

Visitors have been invited to call in on Saturday, May 23, to see the new arrivals, explore the farm and buy fresh, locally grown produce.

Oxford City Farm is open to visitors every Friday and Saturday from 10am to 1pm throughout the year. On Saturdays, it also runs a produce stall selling food grown on the farm.

The farm is a registered charity and says income from produce, activities, fundraising and donations helps keep its community programmes running.

Nicole Titera, Farm Lead at Oxford City Farm, said: “As a registered charity, Oxford City Farm relies on donations, fundraising, and income from produce and activities to continue delivering its community programmes.

“Every visit, purchase and donation helps us keep the farm open and accessible to the community.”

Why Oxford City Farm matters locally

Oxford City Farm describes itself as a community-led charity “growing food and community” in the heart of East Oxford.

Alongside its animals, the farm offers volunteering, school visits, family activities, growing projects and supported volunteering opportunities. It has become a place where local residents can learn practical food and farming skills without leaving the city.

The arrival of the twin goats adds to the farm’s wider goat programme, which began after Norton & Yarrow Cheese supported the farm with animals from its herd.

Supporters can donate through Oxford City Farm’s donation page, while upcoming farm activities can be found on its events page.

FAQs

When were the baby goats born?

The twin goats were born on Monday, May 18, at about 10am and 10.20am.

Where is Oxford City Farm?

Oxford City Farm is on Cornwallis Road in East Oxford, OX4 3NH.

When can visitors go to Oxford City Farm?

The farm is open to visitors every Friday and Saturday from 10am to 1pm.

Can people learn goat milking at the farm?

Yes. Oxford City Farm runs goat-milking training for people interested in animal care, small-scale farming and food production. Details are listed through the farm’s goat programme and events pages.

How can people support Oxford City Farm?

People can support the farm by visiting, buying produce, volunteering, attending activities or donating through the farm’s website.