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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
Big Owls and Eagle Owls Animal Feeding
25th January 2025
10:00am
We are delighted to be able to welcome our Big Owls, Eagle Owls and their adult helpers back to the farm! Grab your wellies and join in with the morning animal feeding. The pigs, sheep, goats and many more will be looking forward to seeing you. This session will be entirely outside so please make...
Volunteers: Conservation- Coppicing
27th January 2025
10:30am
This year’s coup is quite a big one so has needed quite alot of work to get completed. This is the third opportunity for our volunteers to be involved. Father Christmas did not bring us any new bow saws so if you have your own trusted favourite please bring it along as anybody who has...
Little Owls: What's the Weather Like?
30th January 2025
10:00am
Join our first little owls session of the year as we get to know what the weather’s like. There will be lots of fun craft activities, games and a story to round off the session. You will even get to make your own rainbows and snowflakes! This event will take place at our Treehouse. Please...
Pop-up Shop and Bake Sale
30th January 2025
10:30am
For our first pop-up shop of the year we will be selling lots of delicious home baked cakes and other treats as well as our CET apple juice and preserves. New for 2025 we will also have our own farm reared hogget mince and carded wool from our Shetland flock.
Pop-up Shop and Cafe
27th February 2025
10:30am
Our February pop-up shop will have our usual seasonal items for sale as well as a pop-up cafe. We will have hot drinks and delicious homemade soup available to warm you up.