Mantel Farm Shop

17/06/2026

We'll be closed this Sunday 21st June 2026

Our shop will be closed this Sunday 21st June 2026, so we can celebrate Father’s Day with our families. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a happy Father’s Day!

Shopping with us this weekend…
Our shop will be open on Saturday as usual this weekend from 10am-4pm.

If you can’t get to us on Saturday, then you can place an order for supplies on our website and simply collect from one of our lockers on Sunday or during the week, giving a min 24hrs notice… (sorry, no chickens will be popped in the lockers!!). We are also doing local deliveries this Friday as usual (please place your order by Thursday morning).

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope everyone enjoys a special day with family and friends

With our best wishes
Kerry, Jason and all at Mantel Farm

10/06/2026

June is a special month for UK bumblebees – the Big Eight are joined by more of our rare and less common species 💛

👑 This month, most of these rare and less common queens will produce their first daughters – the workers 💼

🎱 For the Big Eight, many queens and their worker daughters will be joined by new males 🚹

What bumblebees have you spotted recently? How many species have you seen so far this year?

05/06/2026

Courses coming up at Mantel Farm in the next few weeks 🐝🐔

03/06/2026

☀️ Off-grid Solar Shed Workshop

Looking for a Father's Day gift that's a little different?

Join us on the farm for a hands-on solar workshop where you'll learn the basics of solar energy, learn how to build your own small/medium solar set up for an off-grid cabin, shed, workshop or vehicle, and enjoy a day in the countryside.

✅ Practical solar knowledge
✅ Farm-based learning environment
✅ Suitable for beginners
✅ Great for dads, families, DIY enthusiasts and sustainability lovers


📅 Saturday 4 July 9.30 - 4.30
📍 Mantel Farm, Near Battle, East Sussex
🎟️ Spaces are limited – book early. £98pp

https://www.mantelfarm.co.uk/store/training-courses-workshops-and-events/sustainable-living/off-grid-solar-shed-workshop/

This course aims to demystify and plainly explain solar electricity to those who want to know what goes on beyond the panel. You will be given practical demos and hands on experience. You will be shown how to build your own small/medium solar set up for an off-grid cabin, shed, workshop or vehicle.....

02/06/2026

sharing Hope to see you there
We would be so grateful for any plant donations to be delivered at the hall on the morning please 07870525441

29/05/2026

RED MITE SEASON

Prevention and Treatment
Once Red-mite have arrived in your poultry house it can be an incredibly difficult problem to solve 100%, although it is possible, we always recommend preventative action is taken to avoid a ‘mite-mare’.

Quick Check List:
Check regularly for signs of red mite, are your birds looking spritely and alert, not lethargic or anaemic?
Look for red mite poo! – ash like ‘salt n’ pepper’ markings around the cracks and crevices
Has egg production slowed down or stopped for no other obvious reason?
Do your birds seem reluctant to go into the coup at night (being shut in with loads of biting critters is no one’s idea of fun!)
Inspect the coup at night with a torch, if there are red mites, you will see them on the perch and walls, as well as on your birds (though don’t stick your head in too far!)
Through April to September clean out, spray and powder once a week
Through September to April, although mite are generally less active, it is still worth spraying every 2-3 weeks, with powder sprinkled around in between.
Dispose of cleaned out material in such a way that no red mite can return to the coup.
Consider use of a poultry tonic or herbal supplement to repel the mites & maybe a vitamin supplement to aid recovery from an infestation.

We use Poultry Shield and Diatom for our birds but have a range of products available in the shop.

Read our full article on Red Mite prevention and treatment here: https://www.mantelfarm.co.uk/poultry-keeping-help-and-advice/red-spider-mite/

27/05/2026

✨ Bath Bomb Making Workshop ✨

Spend a relaxing Saturday afternoon on the farm learning how to make your own beautifully scented bath bombs using essential oils.

Our resident aromatherapist will guide you through creating 6–8 bath bombs in a relaxed and informal 2-hour workshop — perfect for beginners.

🫧 Saturday 20 June 2-30 - 4-30
🌿 Essential oils & natural ingredients
🛁 Take home 6–8 bath bombs
📍 Farm-based workshop

A lovely creative morning for anyone who enjoys wellness, crafting, or a little self-care.

Spaces are limited — booking via the website:
https://www.mantelfarm.co.uk/store/training-courses-workshops-and-events/country-craft-courses/make-you-own-bath-bombs/

23/05/2026

We have honey jars in stock in trays of 24 or boxes of 72 🐝

https://www.mantelfarm.co.uk/store/beekeeping/honey-extraction/honey-jars-traditional-gold-lid-1lb/