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Sheep Herding Experience

Challenge teams to work together in the Sussex countryside with a hands-on sheep gathering experience led by Goodwood’s shepherd and working sheepdogs.

POA
  • 6 - 30 people

Take part in a two-three hour hands-on sheep herding experience at Goodwood Home Farm, in which teams will learn how to guide and manage a flock using traditional techniques and sheepdog commands. Working together to build herding pens and move sheep across the landscape, this is a practical, engaging experience that brings teamwork, communication and leadership to life in a completely different environment.

What's included?

  • Expert-led session with Goodwood's shepherd, Nick Page
  • Transport between your venue and the sheep fields (Tractor and trailer for larger groups )
  • Introduction to the Southdown sheep and their role on the Estate
  • Demonstration of sheepdog handling and commands
  • Hands-on experience building herding pens as a team
  • Guided sheep gathering challenge using learned techniques
  • Insight into grazing, land management and organic farming
  • Q&A with the farm team
  • Host to support with planning and logistics

Optional Extras

  • Private meeting room
  • Lunch at Goodwood Bar & Grill
  • Dinner at Farmer, Butcher, Chef
  • Farm Tour or Dairy Experience to extend the day