Feather Down Farm Days (Manor Farm)

As the farm that introduced the UK to the Feather Down experience, Manor has hosted many a feature and fashion shoot. However, our farm still remains an oasis just an hour from London. The layout of the farm means it’s as suited to groups as to families or couples coming on their own and in 2011 our two Feather Down with Frills tents were a sell-out success for the extra treat of the hot tub and outdoor shower set up outside them. Our guests also rave about the farm buggy, aboard which we conduct the Farm Tour and check the animals every day – several times during lambing season in April, which is a real highlight of the year. Back at the farm, our guests love having barbecues under the stars, for which we provide the meat – our own marinated butterflied leg of lamb being a favourite. We also offer a daily delivery of fresh bread, croissants and your favourite paper deposited in your personal Feather Down locker in the Farm Larder. The farm and surroundings We are Anna and Will Brock, and we live at Manor with our children Daisy and Bertie, as well as with Will’s parents Thomas and Elizabeth, Alfie our nosy llama, and Sweep the dog. Will is the fourth generation of Brocks to have farmed here – the family having been here for over 130 years. We grow a variety of crops and keep a large flock of sheep on 650 acres in accordance with the Countryside Stewardship Scheme. All our lambs are finished slowly on grass or turnips, with meat sold through our own butchers Brocks Farm Shop on Alton High Street, as well as in our food hampers. Our bacon is also local and free range, and our sausages are homemade. We keep in close contact with many excellent local food producers, ensuring that our Farm Larder is well stocked with everything you will need to make a meal, as well as some lovely ciders and beers, and ice creams to treat the children. The tents are in the old farm orchard, under trees or backed into hedgerows and are perfectly spaced out, each having its own privacy while also being well placed for groups. Some face into the orchard towards the lamb paddock, while others have magnificent views over Alton and the rolling countryside beyond. Each has its own campfire for cooking hearty meals in the stew pot or toasting marshmallows, and there are plenty of places for foraging wood. The pigs and chickens also live here, while Alfie the llama keeps an interested eye on everybody. Children can experience true freedom to roam safely in the paddocks, while the adults can enjoy the resulting peace! All this is perhaps why we have so many repeat bookers. Will and Anna Brock

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Horseback riding nearby

Location

Feather Down Farm Days (Manor Farm)

West Worldham

Alton

Hampshire

England

GU34 3BD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.12788°N
-0.94311°W

Nearest transport

Coach

13.9 km Dragon Street

13.9 km The Borough

Rail

3.2 km Alton Rail Station

7.9 km Bentley (Hants) Rail Station

10 km Liss Rail Station

Ferry

35.5 km Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing

36.1 km West Itchenor Ferry Landing

36.7 km Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal

Airport

35.3 km Southampton Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Wandering off site, there are great local pubs within walking distance, including the Three Horseshoes in East Worldham, for those who love a dip, there’s wild swimming at Frensham Ponds, or a more traditional paddle at West Wittering and Hayling Island on the coast. We also leave you a folder of tried and tested walks from between one and six miles in length. One of our favourites is the six-mile round trip to the lovely village of Selborne, which has two pubs as well as specialist shops, a museum, pottery, gallery and a challenging-but-rewarding zigzag walk up the hanger. Thomas the Tank Engine often visits the Watercress Line, which is on our doorstep, and lots of guests visit Jane Austen’s charming house in neighbouring Chawton. The New Forest is also easily accessible from us, and is perfect both for picnicking and for exploring Peppa Pig World.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Beachlands Central	38.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Beachlands West	38.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eastoke	38.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eastney	38.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Wittering	39.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jane Austen's House 3.2 km

Birdworld 9.4 km

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 15.9 km

Uppark House and Garden 19.9 km

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 23.7 km

National Trust

Hindhead Commons and The Devil's Punch Bowl Cafï¿½ 14.8 km

Hinton Ampner 17.3 km

West Green House Garden 19.3 km

Uppark House and Garden 19.8 km

The Vyne 22 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

East Worldham - The Hanger Way - Hartley Mauditt - East Worldham 1.5 km

CHAWTON HOUSE 3 km

Alton - Chawton - Alton 3.2 km

Selborne - Newton Valence - Selborne 3.5 km

Selborne - Noar Hill - Selborne 3.5 km

Local events

Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 22, 2024 – Monday, July 22, 2024)
Farnborough, England 20.2 km
CarFest (Friday, August 23, 2024 – Friday, August 23, 2024)
Basingstoke, England 24.2 km
Wickham Festival (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)
Fareham, England 30.3 km
Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 11, 2024 – Thursday, July 11, 2024)
Chichester, England 31.8 km
Reading Festival (Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – Wednesday, August 21, 2024)
Reading, England 37.4 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Feather Down Farm Days (Manor Farm) have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Feather Down Farm Days (Manor Farm) dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Feather Down Farm Days (Manor Farm)? Wandering off site, there are great local pubs within walking distance, including the Three Horseshoes in East Worldham, for those who love a dip, there’s wild swimming at Frensham Ponds, or a … Read more