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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.Farm 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.Farm 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
Volunteer Session - Garden
17th May 2021
11:00am
Task description We will be working on the vegetable beds, weeding them and potting on some of the plants that are ready.
Volunteer session - Fixing some of the woodland games
24th May 2021
11:00am
This week we will be up at the woods fixing some of the more popular games that the children play on their visits to us.
Big Owls: Garden Bug Hunt
2nd June 2021
10:00am
At Big Owls club we are passionate about helping you and your child to explore nature together. This month our theme is the Garden Bug Hunt. There are many types of invertebrate to be found living in the garden and we will teach the children simple methods to identify them. We will also be helping...
Little Owls: Beautiful Butterflies
9th June 2021
10:00am
At Little Owls club we are passionate about helping you and your child to explore nature together. This month our theme is Beautiful Butterflies and at this time of year there are usually lots of species that can be seen around the garden and the farm. Take part in a re-enactment of the butterfly lifecycle,...
Little Owls:Beautiful Butterflies
16th June 2021
10:00am
At Little Owls club we are passionate about helping you and your child to explore nature together. This month our theme is Beautiful Butterflies and at this time of year there are usually lots of species that can be seen around the garden and the farm. Take part in a re-enactment of the butterfly lifecycle,...