Event NewsRun Beaulieu – 12th of OctoberThursday 14th August 2025Learn More
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What we do
Established in 1975, The Countryside Education Trust’s mission is to connect people with the countryside. Forty years ago we were pioneers, but now we are experts! We introduce people to the wonders of the British countryside, rural life and farming. Our expert teaching team tailors national curriculum-based modules to the needs of each school and we have great feedback from our visitors.
Farm Life
We welcome schools all year, with an emphasis on hands-on, outdoor learning. Schools visit for a week, half a week or a day. Residential visitors experience daily life on the farm, collecting eggs from our hens for breakfast, helping with animal feeding and picking their own vegetables from the garden.Wild Life
Based at Home Farm in the New Forest, we also have Treehouses close by in ancient woodland. Blessed by a wonderful position, close to woods, a river, heathland and the sea, we have a variety of habitats on our doorstep and teach a wide range of environmental and bush craft activities.Local Life
Beaulieu village, the historic Palace House and monastery, and the National Motor Museum are all within walking distance. Slightly further afield is Bucklers’ Hard, a historic shipbuilding village, reached by a lovely riverside walk.-
- Schools trips in the forest
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- Pond dipping in the river nearby
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- Bird of prey
The Countryside for Everyone
We run regular playgroups Owlets (0-2), Little Owls (2-4) and Big Owls (4-6). The general public is welcome for family days and we hold a variety of events and courses throughout the year to introduce people to country living, rural crafts and wildlife. Home Farm is perfect for groups of families or friends who want to spend time in the countryside and our Treehouses host truly beautiful weddings.
Upcoming Events
Volunteers: Garden- Planting and weeding
13th April 2026
10:30am
Sharing our time between the garden, greenhouse and potentially some other planters and beds around the farm as our garden gets ready for growing season 2026 thanks to your help
Countryside Workshop: Beekeeping
18th April 2026
02:00pm
Self-sufficiency There’ll bee a buzz in the air this afternoon! Join New Forest Beekeepers at the farm for a talk about bees and beekeeping to learn about how honeybees operate. There will be an observation hive for you to get a closer look at live bees and there will even be an opportunity to try...
Countryside Workshop: Grow your own Veg in a Changing Climate
19th April 2026
02:00pm
Horticulture Grab your gardening gloves and join us in the garden. In this short course we’ll look at some of the techniques that can help you grow plants to create a productive garden in an increasingly erratic climate. You’ll learn good garden tips for hotter, drier summers and warmer, wetter winters.
Volunteers: Farm- Lamb event preparation
22nd April 2026
10:30am
With new lambs on the scene and an event this weekend to help us share the joy and excitement of new life on the farm, we are probably going to need some help working directly with the new lambs and their Mums as well as giving the farm a bit of a general tidy up....
Little Owls: Signs of Spring
23rd April 2026
10:00am
Can you feel the warmth of the sun? Can you hear the birdsong? These are all sings of Spring! Keep your eyes peeled for budding flowers and woodland creatures – and see if you can spot their nests among the trees! Please note: Ticket includes one child and an accompanying adult, and we’re unable to accommodate non-participating siblings, regardless of age. We need supervising...