Enjoy a unique adventure at new farm attraction
April 8, 2021
A new visitor destination opens in the National Park next month, giving people the chance to experience life on a working farm.
Located in West Harting near the Hampshire and Sussex border, Sky Park Farm is a working deer farm that has evolved to offer a cafe, farmshop, butcher, adventure playground and farm trail.
Visitors will be able to learn more about livestock farming and access the spectacular grounds for walking and picnicking. The new adventure playground offers a specifically-designed woodland wonderland for children.
Pierce and Victoria Noonan, owners of Sky Park Farm, said: “We’re so excited to be opening our doors and sharing what we have created here at Sky Park Farm. We are passionate about preserving and enhancing the natural environment, nurturing the land for future enjoyment. We are a family-run business and have worked hard to offer something for all generations. Our mission is to ensure all visitors leave with a smile”.
The renovation plans and new visitors’ centre at Sky Park Farm were approved by the National Park Authority in 2019. The landscape-led application was commended for being a great example of rural diversification that benefits communities and the local economy.
Kat Beer, Sustainable Tourism Lead for the National Park, said: “It’s exciting to welcome a new visitor attraction to the South Downs National Park that will provide jobs and support other local businesses through its high-quality local food offer. It promises to give people a wonderful opportunity to learn more about landscape, nature and farming at a truly beautiful location.”
Education is at the heart of Sky Park Farm’s mission and a dedicated centre will be available to extend understanding of deer farming and farmland management.
Sky Park Farm was awarded a grant by The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development in 2019 to support the development of the farm shop and café building.
The farm is set to open its doors on 21 May. For more details see www.skyparkfarm.com
