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Outdoor Activities

Outdoor activities for small groups are held in a private field on the estate with wonderful valley views.  Participants and spectators can keep dry and warm in our Hay Barn, a small barn with fully glazed doors opening on to a terrace overlooking the field and valley beyond.

Falconry and Archery activities are generally 2-3 hours, usually starting at 10am or 2pm.  Refreshments are provided.  For anyone booking an activity in the morning and another in the afternoon a light lunch is available if ordered at the time of booking.

Activities include full instruction and expert guidance from an experienced instructor.  Groups of 4+ people are preferred.  All abilities and ages are welcome except Field Walks which are unfortunately not suitable for disabled persons or children under 15 years old.  Field Walks are only held during from October through to late February.

External events can be organised at reduced rates.  Our falconer provides falconry displays at the the largest medieval festival in the UK,  held annually over the three days of August bank holiday at a 15th century moated castle in Herstmonceux, East Sussex.

Guest/Visitor rates are shown below.  Guest rates only apply to those staying at Fair Oak Farm.  Prices include refreshments.

Guest Services

Chef Hire

Cycle hire

Fly Fishing

Pampering

Guests staying at the farm can enjoy other services either at the farm or close by.

Our Chef can cook and serve for any occasion at the farm such as a dinner party, barbeque luncheon or breakfast.  Alternatively a delivery only service can be provided.  Our chef would be happy to discuss and plan a menu within your budget.

Cycles of all types and sizes can be dropped off and collected at the farm.  Instruction and safety gear is provided.  Guided tours and training is available for all levels of experience.

In a secluded location across the valley, Lakedown Trout Fishery was designed & created by pop legend Roger Daltrey and has four spring-fed lakes totalling approximately 26 acres.

Our beauty and massage therapist offers a pampering service for the ultimate in relaxation during your stay.

Transport & Parking

For those travelling by car, maps and directions are available.  Secure off-road parking is available on site.  Stonegate train station is 2.5 miles from the farm.  Journey time from London Charing Cross, Waterloo East, Cannon Street or London Bridge is about 70 mins. Local taxi services are available or we can provide a quotation for your transport requirements.

Note: Despite high demand, we are currently not accepting bookings for weddings and large events at the farm because we are keen to limit disruption and re-introduce farming on our land.  We recently re-allocated over 3 acres of development and garden use back to agricultural use.  We are also not taking bookings for clay pigeon shooting.  Although introduced in 2009 on a very small scale when a regular shoot on a neighbouring farm was discontinued, this larger shoot is likely to be re-introduced.  We would be more than happy to provide you with contact details for the organisers.

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