If you’re searching for a New Forest farm shop, a countryside café near Fordingbridge, or a genuine day out in the New Forest National Park, it’s time to make a visit to Hockey’s Farm Shop in South Gorley.

What begins as a quick stop for milk or meat often turns into something much more, breakfast in the Farmyard Café, a walk on the Hockey’s Loop, a proper conversation at the butchery counter, and a browse through The Vinery filled with New Forest keepsakes and local producers.

This isn’t somewhere to rush in and rush out of. It’s somewhere to slow down, explore and enjoy.

This March, with the New Forest Awakening Festival running all month, there has never been a better time to stay a little longer.

A New Forest Café Worth Planning Around

Located in South Gorley, just outside Fordingbridge and within easy reach of Ringwood, Salisbury and the wider Hampshire and Dorset borders, Hockey’s Farm Shop is more than a retail space, it’s a destination.

Start your visit in the Farmyard Café.

Our menu is built around our own award-winning butchery and carefully selected local suppliers. From the Hungry Farmer Breakfast to lighter lunches, homemade cakes and barista-made coffee, everything is designed to help you pause and enjoy your surroundings.

Many visitors now build their New Forest walk around breakfast or lunch with us. Whether you eat first and walk it off, or explore the countryside before refuelling, it’s entirely your call.

Walk Straight Into the New Forest

The Hockey’s Farm Loop offers a beautiful countryside walk directly from our doorstep. Fields, woodland, open skies and depending on the season, you may spot grazing livestock and wildlife along the way.

For families looking for things to do in the New Forest, dog walkers seeking fresh air, or couples wanting a peaceful countryside stroll near Fordingbridge, it’s the perfect addition to your visit.

When you return, cheeks flushed and boots muddy, the café and farm shop are waiting.

A Traditional Butchery Championing Local Meat

Our on-site butchery is at the heart of Hockey’s Farm Shop.

We are proud to champion local, seasonal meat with full provenance. That includes:

Wild-shot New Forest venison – naturally lean, high in protein, rich in iron and full of flavour
West Country beef with exceptional marbling
Seasonal pannage pork
Hogget and lamb
Free-range poultry
Handmade sausages and burgers

Choosing venison isn’t just about flavour. It supports responsible land management within the New Forest National Park and offers one of the most nutritious red meats available.

Introducing Our New Meat Boxes

We’re also proud to launch our new curated meat boxes, available to order online at hockeysfarm.co.uk.

Designed to make shopping easier while maintaining quality, our meat boxes bring together the best of our butchery,ideal for busy families, freezer stocking or planning ahead for entertaining.

Available for:

Click and collect from our South Gorley farm shop
Local delivery straight to your door

Shopping local has never been more convenient.

Visit hockeysfarm.co.uk to explore the full range and order online.

The Farm Shop: A True Taste of the New Forest

Our farm shop shelves are packed with carefully selected New Forest and Hampshire producers.

From chutneys and preserves to artisan cheeses, honey, baked goods and seasonal treats, we work hard to source products that reflect the landscape around us.

If you’re looking for:

Local food in the New Forest
Independent farm shops near Fordingbridge
High-quality Hampshire produce

Hockey’s Farm Shop offers everything under one roof.

When you take the time to browse, not just buy, you discover something new each visit.

The Vinery: Gifts, Scented Candles & New Forest Keepsakes

Before you leave, step into The Vinery.

Home to even more local producers, The Vinery is filled with:

Beautiful scented candles inspired by woodland notes
Artisan soaps and toiletries
Ceramics and homeware
Thoughtful New Forest keepsakes

Perfect for birthdays, Mother’s Day, thank-you gifts or simply treating yourself after a countryside walk.

The New Forest Awakening Festival - All March

Throughout March, we are proud to be part of the New Forest Awakening Festival, celebrating nature, local food, conservation and community across the New Forest.

At Hockey’s Farm Shop, we are hosting a range of events including local maker markets, talks, tastings and guided experiences designed to connect visitors more closely with where their food comes from.

It’s the ideal month to turn a visit into a full experience.

For full event listings and booking details, please check our website at:

www.hockeysfarm.co.uk