Thursday 25th April Thursday 23rd May Noonans Mayfair will be joining us 10:00-14:00 in the Deer Hub. Don’t miss your chance to secure your appointment. Specialists will be available to look at jewellery, watches, silver, objects of vertu, banknotes coins […]

Monday 27th May 10:30-11:30 11:45-12:45 13:00-14:00 14:15-15:15 £10 per child with one supervising adult, includes park entry for child Discover the excitement with Trainmaster UK ! Join us for a giant hands-on train track experience with electric trains, take a […]

Sky Park Farm is excited to announce a jam-packed schedule of activities for the upcoming May half-term! Children can embark on a thrilling adventure with Trainmaster in the Deer Hub, back by popular demand For those aspiring rangers, don’t miss […]

Tuesday 28th May £38 per child Step into the world of wildlife and embark on a ‘Hands-On’ adventure with our beloved deer! Join our team of Rangers for an unforgettable half-day experience during the Easter edition of Ranger School. With […]

Wednesday 29th May 10:00-10:45 11:00-11:45 13:00-13:45 £11.95 per child with one supervising adult Nikki and Charlie are a Multi-Award-Winning husband and wife Comedy Magic Double Act. Their fully interactive shows will not only have you laughing out loud but will […]

Wednesday 5th June 10:00-10:40 £10 per adult and child, including a post group hot drink & park entry Join us for Suzie’s song time sessions at Sky Park Farm. Suzie Songtime is a vibrant and original combination of music, song and […]

Tickets – £10 per adult The Ranger Team will run a series of seasonal Ranger Walks this year, explaining important elements of the ‘deer year’ and key events.  Walks will take place around the farm and will incorporate the varying […]

Sunday 25th August More information & tickets coming soon   Unforgettable Bank Holiday Family Day: Tractor Parade, Fun, and Community Spirit! Join us for an extraordinary Bank Holiday weekend as we bring together the old and new with a captivating […]

If you pop into the Visitor Centre this weekend you’ll see our new incubator set-up.  We have put a variety of bantam eggs in as it’s just 21 days until Easter and that’s exactly how long it takes for a […]

Many of you will recall that in December, we held our annual Christmas light switch-on event, with proceeds from our ticket sales going to the local charity Chestnut Tree House. We are pleased to announce that our ticket sales raised […]

It may be chilly but that doesn’t stop us planning lots of fun at Sky Park Farm.  As well as our adventure playground, deer and the snow machine, we have a week of bubbles, trains and reptiles lined up.   We’ll […]

Get ready to light up the holiday season with our festive colouring giveaway! 🌟 We’re inviting you to design a Christmas bauble for a chance to WIN big! 🎄🔔 Imagine pushing the button to illuminate our dazzling Lights Switch on […]

Sky Park Farm Proudly Sponsors Petersfield Asteroids U-8 Football Team! 🌟⚽ At Sky Park Farm, the community is at the heart of everything we do. Sky Park is thrilled to announce our sponsorship of the Petersfield Asteroids, our talented local […]

Sky Park Farm Butchery have excelled at the Great Taste Awards 2023, the world’s most coveted food and drink awards and officially make the best unsmoked bacon in the South of England! All of our butcher team’s bacons entered were […]

On Tuesday 2nd May for 24 hours, the Grazing Rooms and the Farm Shop will be closed to undergo an exciting expansion project. Due to popular demand will be extending our Butcher and Deli counters. We will be serving tea, coffee, […]

Noonans Mayfair will be holding a valuation day at Sky Park Farm on Thursday 20th April, from 11:00-15:00. Specialists will be available to look at jewellery, watches, coins and medals. Please do email jewellery@noonans.co.uk to book an appointment and find out […]

  Our Ranger Team are passionate about their work and eager to share their knowledge; we are excited to reveal the latest in our series of Sky Park Farm Schools – ‘Ranger School’, in collaboration with Corylus Collective, will launch […]

Easter is a time of renewed life. During your visit you may see the deer stags are starting to ‘cast’, with ‘buttons’ of new antlers starting to show. The hinds are pregnant, with calves due from May. Nurturing our majestic […]

It has been super to see a high number of visitors at the farm during January, feeding our ever grateful animals and appreciating the surroundings. The birds of prey have been much in evidence – Kites, Buzzards and smaller Kestrels […]

The arrival of 2023 brings much excitement at Sky Park Farm as we bound into our second year of operation with loyal members, Farm Shop customers and The Grazing Rooms clientele. There is much to look forward to with the […]

Are you curious to get a closer look at Father Christmas’s reindeer? Now you can with our special Reindeer Live Feed. With our feed, you can watch Rudolph and Blitzen in their Grotto, 24/7. See how they move, play, and […]

Look out for Sky Park Farm on Channel 5’s, Winter on the Farm, the cameras were here recently filming Yorkshire vet Shona Searson as she met our team of Rangers to health check the livestock, feed the sika and observe […]

Be among the first to know about special events and offers at Sky Park Farm. Occasionally — not too often — we’ll be in touch. We might invite you to try out new venison dishes at our cafe, to a […]

Saturday 24th December – Breakfast only09:00 – 14:00 Sunday 25th December to Tuesday 27th December – CLOSED. Wednesday 28th December to Friday 30th December – open as normal Saturday 31st December – Breakfast only09:00 – 14:00 Sunday 1st January to […]

The rut has started at Sky Park Farm!  We have introduced the red, white and sika stags to their rutting groups. The rut will last until November.  This is an impressive time on a deer farm with a full orchestra […]

On Saturday 10th September, 2022 Matt Crow and Glyn Ingram were delighted to join Marcus Bean for a lively conversation on the Let’s Talk Food Stage at this year’s BBC Good Food Festival at Goodwood. Marcus was fascinated by the […]

Join Matt Crow, Executive Head Chef, and Glyn Ingram, Head Deer Keeper, at the Let’s Talk Food Stage at the BBC Good Food Festival, 9th & 10th SEPTEMBER, GOODWOOD RACECOURSE Friday 9th September – 11.30am – Barney Desmazery, Editor BBC […]

September is a big month in the deer farming calendar. With a subtle change in the weather, colder, dewey mornings and the first Autumn colours peppering our landscape, our deer will be anticipating the seasonal rut.  The rut is an […]

Playday is the national day for play in the UK, traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August. Playday 2022 will be celebrated on Wednesday 3 August. Fundamental to healthy development, play is critical for well being. So, leave screens […]

World Ranger Day celebrates the work that Rangers do to protect the world’s natural and cultural heritage. At Sky Park Farm, our Rangers are critical to the smooth running of farm operations and to extend understanding of deer and deer […]

It’s Honey Season at Sky Park Farm Sky Park Farm is abuzz! It’s all about honey this summer. For honey experts or lovers, don’t miss out on events and activities all in celebration of bees and honey.  10th September – […]

The Farm Experience is open seven days a week for the school holidays for Summer Fun!  Visit us any day of the week from 11th July – 4th September for a great day out!   There are lots of opportunities for […]

MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS AT THE GRAZING ROOMS  From Monday 27th June create your own lunch from our delicious selection of quality produce from our Deli counter. Find a table in the Courtyard, or inside The Grazing Rooms, and enjoy a […]

Book your table to enjoy our Sunday BBQ Menu. Available every Sunday from 26th June, our Executive Head Chef, Matt Crow, brings you a seasonal Sunday lunch. Featuring both sharers and a range of exquisitely prepared seasonal dishes freshly cooked […]

We have to close the Adventure Playground on Monday 11th, Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th July for essential tree works to remove a number of branches within the play area. We apologise for the last minute nature of this closure. […]

World Chocolate Day is an annual celebration of all things chocolate! While chocolate is made from the fruit of cacao trees, native to Central and South America, chocolatiers are peppered all across the world, crafting sensational sweet treats that are […]

The farming year is busy! On a day to day basis as a deer farm, the estate team and Rangers take care of the deer, feeding them daily. Maintenance is also a large part of the day, looking after the […]

Hampshire Food Festival runs from 1st to 31st July. In its 20th year, this glorious celebration of the region’s food and drink is the largest food festival in the country. At Sky Park Farm, we are passionate about our local […]

Calving season started on 18th May!  Our red, white and sika deer hinds have been giving birth to their calves since the first calf was born on 18th May. Since then we have had many red and white calves born […]

The South Downs is home to some of the most celebrated English Sparkling Wines. A burgeoning industry, there are now 577 vineyards across the UK – with 152 of these in the South East alone.  The success of sparkling wine […]

At Sky Park Farm we love to champion local suppliers and what better opportunity to shout out for our Sussex suppliers than Sussex Day! Celebrating the rich heritage and culture of Sussex, the event takes place annually on St Richard’s […]

Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex produce some of the very best artisan gins made in the UK. Gin is made by distilling a neutral grain alcohol with juniper berries and infused with other botanicals. They will vary enormously depending on the […]

Sky Park Farm is one of the South’s best new venues with the finest Butcher, Delicatessen, Farm Shop and The Grazing Rooms restaurant. The Farm Experience allows visitors to see and feed herds of red, white and sika deer, explore […]

National Cheese Day – In Celebration of British Cheese  4th June  Cheese making is an ancient craft that even predates history records! In the UK we have hundreds of exceptional cheesemakers creating a wide variety of delicious cheeses for the […]

The excitement is building, the bunting is out and fantastic festivities are planned all across the country. How are you celebrating the Jubilee?  While we relish an extended bank holiday weekend, soak up the sun and enjoy the incredible breadth […]

We’re so excited to have made it to the finals for Best Family Attraction and Best Farm Shop/Deli in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2022! Thank you to everyone who nominated us and now the voting starts again for the finals!  […]

At Sky Park Farm we really love bees and honey!  May is a busy time for beekeepers across the country.  Our beekeeper, David, is nurturing 14 new hives in our new apiary situated beyond the Farm Experience car park. The […]

Sky Park Farm is one of the South’s best new venues with the finest Butcher, Delicatessen, Farm Shop and The Grazing Rooms restaurant. With a strong reputation for premium quality produce, excellent service and a memorable experience. We’re recruiting for […]

Let’s enjoy the spring food harvests and celebrate National Asparagus Day! Asparagus season only lasts six to eight weeks and as vegetable gardeners will know, it’s a labour of love growing asparagus! From planting the seed it takes five years […]

Earth Day is celebrated on 22nd April, an annual event to raise awareness of protecting the environment and conserving our planet.  Started in 1969 by Wisconsin Senator Nelson, the first Earth Day took place in 1970 and inspired the creation […]

Have you noticed our deer are looking a little scruffy at the moment? People often ask at this time of year “Why are they losing their hair?” Don’t worry, there is nothing wrong with the deer, they are very healthy […]

This is a busy time of year at Sky Park Farm. There is a renewed sense of energy as our farming team start the spring paddock maintenance after the long winter.  During the colder months the grass stops growing. The paddocks […]

Easter at Sky Park Farm  The countryside is definitely starting to show signs of Spring – daffodils are blooming, trees and shrubs are starting to burst with blossom and the dawn is filled with a chorus of chirping birds. With […]

Executive Head Chef Matt Crow is in his element. The Grazing Rooms has launched a sell out “Dinner Series” where Matt and his team are able to deliver seasonally inspired culinary excellence across five perfectly curated courses. The menu provides […]

“Motherhood: All love begins and ends there”  Robert Browning How will you be celebrating and spoiling the mother in your life this Mother’s Day? Cooking up a delicious lunch at home or maybe going out for a treat? Our Butcher […]

Our first red sire stag cast last week!  Antlers are essentially like bone. The deer grow and cast their antlers annually. This cycle is driven by changes in testosterone levels. The older animals tend to cast first, usually starting in […]

The legacy of Butchery goes back through several generations of the Noonan family, who were originally “cattle dealers and butchers” in Tipperary, and created a successful family business with ‘Noonan’s Prime Meats”.   Before Sky Park Farm opened to the public […]

Show your Love This Valentine’s Day with a little Help From Our Valentines Gift Guide  The history of Valentine’s Day is not straightforward! There are some suggestions its first origins lie in a Pagan festival and some estimate that there […]

Something for Everyone at Sky Park Farm Our Farm Experience will open seven days a week over half term, Saturday 12th February to Sunday 27th February. For more information about the Farm Experience and the breadth of the offer at […]

With its dedicated areas for toddlers and children, the Adventure Playground at Sky Park Farm opens again from Saturday 29th January.  The playground allows children to roam free and generally satisfy their lust for adventure. Physical play allows children to […]

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS TO KEEP US MOTIVATED AND POSITIVE With short days, often little fresh air and an understandable post festive low, it’s often hard not to feel a little blue as we creep back into the new year.  Many start […]

Wow! What a year. Since the Farm Experience opened on 21st May, and then the Farm Shop, Butcher and Grazing Rooms in October, we have welcomed tens of thousands of visitors through our doors. Subscribers to our Deer Friends newsletter […]

As we unfurl and brave the world outside after a few days of celebrating, huddling with family and friends and indulging in festive feasts, we start to consider the world outside and the impending dawn of a new year. While […]

The school holidays can present a challenge for families – crafting excursions and activities to keep everyone happy and entertained. The winter holidays are, potentially, even more demanding. With limited daylight and more variable weather, creative solutions are often needed […]

Thoughts in many households in December turn to Christmas, with wish lists being written, final presents purchased and menus planned for the festive feast. Life is also probably busy in the North Pole – with the elves busily putting the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]