Over Norton Park has been in the Dawkins family since 1726. The Park is situated just to the north of Chipping Norton in the heart of the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty. A historic setting of traditional parkland is home to a herd of South Devon cattle, a herd of outdoor pigs, and there is a small flock of Oxford Down sheep as well as wide variety of wildlife. The rare-breed hens are free to roam the fields. Our newest enterprise is the Farm Shop located in the center of the village.

Much of Over Norton Park is managed under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme, which ensures that wildlife is encouraged to flourish alongside the farm animals and crops.

Farm Shop
The farm shop has recently opened in Over Norton village. Our aim is to provide fresh locally produced food of the highest quality at the keenest prices as well as providing a convenience goods service for the village. Much of the meat is produced in Over Norton Park, especially South Devon beef, fresh free range pork and our popular hot pork pies. Most of the seasonal vegetables and fruit are from nearby farms and gardens.

Beef Herd
The pedigree South Devon cattle are an old English breed, famous for its flavour and succulence. They are raised in the Park using traditional methods. The calves are suckled and reared by their own mothers, until weaning at about 7 months.The cattle are almost entirely grass-fed, with home-grown corn and approved supplements in the winter.

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Pig Herd
The pigs are bred and reared entirely outdoors and have large paddocks and airy barns in which to live. All ages are free to behave naturally, root in the soil, wallow and graze.

Eggs
Multi-coloured rainbow eggs from our own free range hens. Our hens that lay the coloured eggs are Cotswold Legbars, Leghorns, Marrans plus other ancient breeds roaming free in the Park