Merryhue Farm

Battling On is situated on a 124 acre farm. Merryhue Farm has been farmed in an environmentally sensitive way for over 60 years and as such boosts a hugely diverse range of habitats which include semi-ancient woodlands, meadow lands, heathland willow carr and marshland.

As a result of having such a rich diversity of habitat, Merryhue has a wide range of wildlife such as otters, fallow, red and sika deer, kingfishers, barn owls and badgers, all of whom have found sanctuary on the farm.

Merryhue is a working farm with a wide variety of livestock and poultry including some endangered species such as French Poitou Donkeys and Swiss Valay Black Faced Sheep, and additionally alpacas, pigs, ducks, geese, chickens and quail.

The Countryside Hub

Built in 2021, the Countryside Sustainability Hub is a large converted barn at the top of the farm, surrounded by animal enclosures and a pond. It was officially opened by HRH Princess Anne in 2022, and continues to see structural improvements. There is a working kitchen, toilet facilities and an adjoining smoking area. 

Inside, veterans can enjoy a range of activities. These include:

• Darts
• Cooking
• Arts & Crafts
• Woodwork (in a dedicated workshop)
• Fun & Games
• Guest Speakers
• Media days
• Camera Club
• Horticulture
• Animal Husbandry
• And more...