About Mill Bank Farm
Mill Bank Farm is a 110 acre farm lying in the rolling Sussex countryside, near the town of Battle. We have a herd of beef cattle, many wildlife habitats and we host a range of school, group and educational farm visits and farm training courses.
Sussex Cattle and other farm animals
The farm keeps approximately 40 head of Sussex beef cattle on the farm. The Sussex is a native breed well suited to the area and the herd grazes the land from spring until late autumn.
The farm also rears some weaner pigs during the summer, plus we also have a small flock of chickens, horses and a local farmer grazes his sheep on the land at certain times of the year.
Wildlife habitats
The farm slopes down to the Hooe Levels SSSI marshlands along the edge of the river Waller's Haven. 'Scrapes' on the marsh have been created to provide habitats for wading birds, such as lapwing and snipe. Many varieties of ducks and Canada geese can also be seen. Hedgerow restoration and wildflower meadows are also being created, all under Natural England's HLS conservation grant scheme. Brown hare are also found on the farm.
Educational Visits
Mill Bank Farm offers bespoke educational visits. For school parties, the farm aims to provide a day out of the classroom that will inspire children in many areas of their learning. Groups from the community, such as Brownies, Scouts and the WI are also encouraged to visit by prior appointment.
Mill Bank Farm is fully insured for farm visits. Richard and Michelle Benge are CRB checked. A First Aider is also present for visits.
A new classroom - The School House - has been built and all sessions are led by a qualified teacher. Disabled facilities are available. Gifts are available to purchase.
Please find out more about our bespoke farm visits or contact us to book your school or group visit now.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
