Farm UpdatesEmily the New Year TurkeyTuesday 23rd January 2024Learn 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.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
Volunteers: Farm- Hayward's Field cut back
23rd September 2024
10:30am
Our village centre grazing area has been well used this year but despite the grazing efforts of the sheep; it needs some human intervention too. Help is needed to cut back in the field as well as the surrounding car park that we help maintain too. Meet at the farm for the short drive to...
Volunteers: Garden- Pop up Harvest and Greenhouse clearance
24th September 2024
10:30am
A pop up volunteer session for a pop up shop. We are possibly going too soon but our greenouse has been brilliant at growing 2 things this summer…… weeds and tomatoes. We are looking to remove as much of this as possible in readiness for pop up shop and in readiness for the cooler weeks...
Big Owls and Eagle Owls - Great British Beach Clean
29th September 2024
01:30pm
We are calling for Owls Club members to join us for the 2024 Great British Beach clean. This is part of a national citizen science week project organised by the Marine Conservation Society. We will be working on a stretch of beach on the Beaulieu estate. Further details regarding meeting point etc will be sent...
Little Owls: Bye Bye Birds
3rd October 2024
10:00am
Making birds, being birds, feeding birds, listening for birds. It’s all about the birds this month as it’s the time of year for lots of comings and goings in the bird world. Snacks are provided at Little Owls for children and adults. Please let us know in advance if you or your child have any...
Big Owls - Bread & Butter
31st October 2024
10:00am
Ever wondered how you make bread and butter? Why not come and have a go at both. We will guide you through it to make sure everyone will go home with their own bread and butter, maybe you could have it for your lunch. You will get mucky and sticky, so come wearing suitable clothing...