Fox

Fox

Fun facts

1. Foxes are members of the dog family. A female fox is called a “vixen”, a male fox is called a “dog fox” and baby foxes are called “pups”, “kits” or “cubs”.

2. When fox pups are born, they are unable to see, hear or walk, and their mother must take good care of them. When the pups are young, their father hunts and brings food back for the family.

3. A group of foxes is called a “skulk” or a “leash”.

4. Foxes eat just about anything, including berries, worms, spiders and small animals such as mice and birds.

5. Foxes have whiskers on their legs and face, which help them to navigate.

6. Foxes dig underground dens where they take care of their cubs and hide from predators.

7. Their pupils are vertical, similar to a cat, helping them to see well at night.

8. Foxes have excellent hearing. Red foxes can reportedly hear a watch ticking 40 yards away!

9. Foxes stink, their funny ‘musky’ smell comes from scent glands at the base of their tail.

10. Unlike their relatives, foxes are not pack animals. When raising their young, they live in small families in underground burrows. Otherwise, they hunt and sleep alone.

What can you do?

Foxes are a common sight in both the countryside and urban areas and are one of Britain's most popular mammals. To help understand more about our foxy friends check out the fox website which has everything you need to know about these night time explorers. Or why not volunteer at The Fox Project rehabilitation centre.

Plan your visit

Car By Car / Motorcycle

Parking is available in both our surface and multi-storey car parks.

SatNav to RM1 1AU

Bus By Bus

The Brewery is serviced by over 40 bus routes! To find the right one for you, click here. For up to date travel info visit tfl.gov.uk

Train By Train

The Brewery is a 3 minute walk from Romford train station. Trains from Liverpool Street take approximately 15 minutes, while metro services operate through Romford from South Essex. More detail...

Taxi By Taxi

Taxi’s will pick up and drop off customers from the front of Sainsbury’s. Local companies will know the The Brewery:

Star Mini Cabs: 01708 736736
Romford Minicabs: 01708 707070