Winston Churchill famously said: “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” The joy for many of us over the coming weeks is the anticipation of Christmas, whether thinking through what will […]

At Sky Park Farm we are passionate about sustainability. Across our farming practices, in our shops and The Grazing Rooms, we continually explore ways to deliver on our commitment. Our mission is to champion local suppliers delivering exceptional quality across […]

What is the true meaning of kindness? According to the dictionary, kindness is defined as “being friendly, generous and considerate”. Whereas being kind is doing “intentional, voluntary acts of kindness”.  Children learn their behaviour through mirroring their parents, family and […]

Are you starting to feel the excitement build for Christmas? Or perhaps you like to keep Christmas firmly in December!  What is certain, is that with just over six weeks to go, there is a hum of excitement and anticipation […]

With the festive season fast approaching, Sky Park Farm has plenty of Christmas gifts to suit everyone in the family. We have put together this little gift guide to give you a flavour of what we have on offer at […]

Celebrate The Best of British with The Grazing Rooms Sunday Roast The Sunday roast is a great British tradition that started several hundred years ago and is now part of the national identity. While various interpretations of a Sunday roast […]

The Grazing Rooms café is opening on Wednesday 3rd November with table reservations available to book through our website here and The Fork. The Grazing Rooms is a destination in itself and offers seasonally inspired quality modern British cuisine with […]

The weekend is fast approaching and it’s half term! We need to keep hungry mouths fed. For the meat eaters in your life, head to our Butcher.  Across the country, there is a resurgence of ‘artisan’ butchers, where the craft […]

At Sky Park Farm we really love honey! So much so, we have built our very own observation beehive.  This unique design of the observation beehive was crafted in collaboration with David, our beekeeper, and John, our talented carpenter. The […]

“Spending time in green space or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing” source: Mind 10th October is World Mental Health Day. The theme in 2021 is “Mental Health in an Unequal World”. At Sky […]

This Tuesday 5th October marks two very special days – ‘Do Something Nice Day’ and ‘World Teacher Day’. Here at Sky Park Farm we think the two days go hand in hand! For the past two years, teachers around the […]

Have we seen the last of the warm late summer days – or will yesterday’s Autumn Equinox spell a change towards cooler weather?  At Sky Park Farm, our deer herds are unfazed by the cooler weather, continuing to happily graze […]

Our deer family is growing as we approach the rut! We are delighted to be welcoming some impressive new stags to our farm for breeding. These are carefully selected to ensure that the quality of our farmed deer is protected.  […]

Our vision at Sky Park Farm is for all visitors to leave with a smile. In our opinion, this starts with a warm welcome when you arrive from our Visitor Centre team. We are really proud of the overwhelmingly positive […]

Friday 23rd July marks the start of the school for our local children as schools break up for the summer. After a fractured year of complicated schooling and staring at screens, now is the time to get outside, let off […]

In the last few weeks we have hosted five educational trips to the farm, all wanting to learn about deer, deer farming and sustainability.   Our first group was from Sheet Beavers, visiting with their leaders to learn about deer. All […]

Whether a gentle stroll from Petersfield to Sky Park Farm on a weekend afternoon, or a determined march during school holidays to burn off some energy, the Serpent Trail provides a delightful route as it snakes its way through glorious […]

Have you spotted our steel deer sculpture?  If visitors are in any doubt as to the nature of our farm, when they arrive they are welcomed by our wall mounted steel sculpture of a deer, created by local Sussex based […]

Deer are herbivores. They are, specifically, ruminants – which means they have multiple compartments in their stomach to help them digest grass, leaves, and other plant matter. Just like cows and sheep. During the spring and summer the grass grows […]

Our much anticipated Adventure Playground opened with great excitement. Very happy children spent hours exploring and playing in the woodland wonderland designed by our very own Estate Manager, Dom Strutt. Following a firm eco-friendly policy, it has been handcrafted from […]

Sunday 20th June – Burger and Beer – 12pm to 4pm On Father’s Day, treat Dad to “Burger and a Beer” on The Terrace whilst overlooking our paddocks of Sika, White and Red deer and make a day. To celebrate, […]

Saturday 19th June This weekend we are truly Devoted to Dads across the farm. Dads can enjoy watching their children explore our Adventure Playground – open for the first time this weekend, with its dedicated areas for toddlers and children. […]

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th June Free entry 9am – 5pm Meet and feed the deer – meet our rangers  Explore the deer trail  Enjoy family games Sky Park Farm Souvlaki Flat Breads Saturday 12pm-4pm  Picnic by the Dew Pond […]

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th June – Free entry 9am – 5pm   Meet and feed the deer – meet our rangers  Explore the deer trail  Enjoy family games Sky Park Farm Cream Tea from 11am-3pm  Picnic by the Mill […]

Friday 28th, Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th, Monday 31st May – Free entry 9am – 5pm Meet and feed the deer – meet our rangers  Explore the deer trail  Enjoy family games in the marquee  Picnic by the Mill Pond and […]

This year’s first Red deer calf has been born! After a 7.5month (232 days) pregnancy and unusual Spring weather our hinds are starting to deliver their newborns. During their pregnancy, the hinds keep the same diet, their lean physique only […]

Visitors are invited for free “Sneak Peek” Opening: Friday 21st May, Saturday 22nd May, Sunday 23rd May Meet and feed the deer – meet our rangers  Explore the deer trail  Enjoy family games in the marquee, including frog in a […]

Sky Park Farm Rangers are delighted to have settled in a new herd of 15 Sika deer. Sika deer were introduced into Britain from the Far East in 1860. It is possible that almost all living English, Scottish and Irish […]

Sky Park Farm is opening to the public on 21st May. A unique destination, visitors will be able to experience life on a working deer farm and access the spectacular grounds for walking and picnicking. Pierce and Victoria Noonan, owners […]

Sky Park Farm is delighted to announce that Matt Crow has joined the team as Executive Chef. With a vision to deliver quality, local, modern food in a relaxed environment, Matt is a very welcome addition to the Sky Park […]

Sky Park Farm Rangers today welcomed a herd of 15 white deer to Sky Park Farm. In certain cultures around the world there have been stories and myths told about white deer for centuries. Striking in appearance the white stag, […]

Sky Park Farm secured support from The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development in August 2019.  The EAFRD granted the application for funding which has contributed to the building costs for the farm shop and café building. The EAFRD funding […]

The team at Sky Park Farm was delighted to receive approval from South Downs National Park Authority in the early part of 2019. Tim Slaney, Director of Planning at the South Downs National Park Authority, said: “Both these schemes [..] […]

Matt’s tip – The ketchup is amazing with a full English breakfast or our butchers dry cured bacon for the ultimate bacon sandwich.  The pickled walnuts will be available to purchase from our Farm Shop or at any premium supermarket. […]

Homemade honeycomb provides extra pzazz to a range of puddings. Try it lightly crushed over local traditionally made ice cream.  Matt’s tip – making your own caramel requires care! Keep watching while cooking to prevent burning – it needs to […]

This classic South American herb sauce can be used across multiple dishes to bring the natural flavours of summer cooking alive. Matt’s tip – The chimichurri can be used both as a marinade and a dressing for meat. If you […]

A sorbet recipe that can be used with most fruits. Matt’s tip – when making a sorbet with fruit that isn’t overly sharp, adding a squeeze of lemon or lime juice goes a long way to bring out the natural […]

The richness of the smoked cod’s roe and lumpfish caviar complemented by the tender sweetness of the local new season asparagus, finished beautifully with the fresh acidity of the brown shrimp vierge. Matt’s tip – serve this dish with some […]

Enjoy the vibrant taste of this first taste of spring. Matt’s tip – wild garlic is prolific in our corner of the South Downs, and can be found from March through the spring. Enjoy foraging! Ingredients 1 onion, diced 1 […]

A skilful adaptation of a classic warming dish. Matt’s tip – use good quality wine for a richer flavour for the ragù. Serve in a yorkshire pudding with some Slade Farm asparagus, at its best from March until the end […]

The tartness of the rhubarb is complemented perfectly with the sweetness of the meringue and the rich cream. Matt’s tip – cook some extra rhubarb compote to keep in the fridge – perfect with breakfast porridge or fresh natural yoghurt. […]