Events

Today we will have a farm tour to meet some of the animals. This will include rabbit cuddles, goat feeding and maybe even some pony grooming! 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 adults to be able to give 100% of their attention...

Come down to the farm for a teddy bear picnic and a bear hunt around the garden. Bring your scrapbooks too as there will be some craft activities to stick in! 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 adults to be able to...

Today we will get creative by using the natural materials around us to make art. One of these activities will include making and designing your own clay tile. 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 adults to be able to give 100% of...

Guided Walks Starting from Blackwater Woods this lead walk with one of our guides will take you through some areas of woodland and heathland to try and find as many types of deer as possible (wildlife sightings can’t be guaranteed).  It is an easy flat walk of around 4km (2.5 miles).  Dress for the weather and wear dark coloured clothing. Binoculars and a torch are useful although not essential.  *Please note that car parking charges may...

Explore Your Outdoors is back for 2026! This event is the perfect opportunity to try lots of different outdoor activities. And what better setting than in our beautiful, ancient woodland. As well as activities listed below we will also have sheep to meet and a pop-up cafe serving hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, and cakes....

Wildlife Have you ever wanted to learn more about the 2nd largest order of mammals in the world?  Have you ever wondered about the things that flap about after dark? Ever wanted to hear a language that is outside of our normal ability to hear? Well, you are in luck! CET is putting on a workshop that seeks to...

Join us at the farm to learn about ponies and how to look after them. You will also have the chance to learn more about commoning, a tradition unique to the New Forest, and what this involves. Refund Policy: Tickets are only refundable up to two weeks before the event date. If you require a...

Self-sufficiency Join our small, exclusive group for a hands on afternoon of preserving. This will be based in our residential centre and will incorporate a little bit of produce gathering in our garden. All ingredients will be provided and we aim to send you home with your own creation of strawberry jam and roasted tomato...

Wildlife Come for an Autumnal walk through the Beautiful Hartford Wood and learn the basics of identifying trees by their leaf, bud, bark and fruit. It will be an easy to moderate walk of around 1.5 miles.   The weather could be wet so bring a coat and if it’s been very wet before hand then welly boots would be advised.  This session is recommended for adults and children aged 16 and over.  Refund...

Self-sufficiency Roll up your sleeves and get stuck in at our apple juice making workshop. This practical, hands-on session takes you through the entire journey from tree to bottle, using apples picked fresh from our heritage orchard.  You’ll start by picking your own apples, before learning how to crush and press them to extract the juice....

Horticulture Come and learn about the techniques and reasons for pruning fruit trees. You’ll be shown things to look for, where to prune and why and how to help the tree flourish. Then you’ll have an opportunity to practice on some of our trees before you try your new skills to your own trees at...

Woodland Skills Hedge laying is ‘weaving a hedge back to life’—keeping it dense, useful, and alive. In this course you will be shown how to cut, lay and secure the hedge to make an attractive field boundary and wildlife corridor.   Sturdy footwear or wellies should be worn and if you have thick gardening gloves you can bring them although we will provide gloves and safety glasses.  This session is...