Events

An annual “favourite” down on the farm, getting out in the front of the residential centre and doing what needs to be done to ensure our lovely display of ornamental grasses will be lovely again. A lot of bending down and hard work but worth it in the summer when the gentle swoosh of grass...

Today we will get the chance to visit a private nature reserve on the Beaulieu Estate. Learn how to identify some of the wonderful waders and see if you can learn their songs. You will want wellies and dark coloured clothing for this walk!  We have some simple binoculars but feel free to bring your own. Unfortunately, due to very limited parking at Needs Ore we have fewer tickets available for...

Come and join us for fun crafts, games, and interactive tasks where you can learn more about our flying visitors. There is always a brilliant variety of our feathered friends in the woods! Together let’s discover why they enjoy coming to us just as much as you do, and find out some of the ways they live, thrive and...

Birds Join us for a bird spotting tour of the farm led by talented ornithologist, Graham Giddens. There will be the opportunity to participate in some citizen science as we take part in the Big Farmland Bird Count 2026, and a chance to spot curlew, fieldfare and bullfinch among others.  Wellies, warm layers and waterproofs will be needed as there will be some...

With spring round the corner it could be coppicing tools away after today. One last visit to Hartford Wood to this year’s Hazel patch for felling, processing, gathering and tidying.

Today we will get the chance to visit a private nature reserve on the Beaulieu Estate. Come along to see birds in flight, watch the waders, and listen to some bird song. You will want wellies on for this walk.  Please note that this session is not suitable for buggies/prams. The ground will be wet and boggy.  Directions to...

Woodland Skills Take part in the traditional task of coppicing in Hartford Wood where the practice has been taking place for over 800 years, making it one of the oldest managed woodlands in England.  We will introduce you to the use of hand tools to cut the hazel coppice to produce sustainable products and benefit wildlife. ...

Ribbit! Come and learn what life is like for our frogs and toads! Race against your fellow frogs, and see for yourself who else lives in our ponds. Play plenty of other games in the woods too while wearing your homemade frog mask!   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...

Join us at the farm to meet the animals and help with the morning feed. There will also be eggs to collect and some mucking out to do so make sure you wear your wellies!    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...

Guided Walks We’ll take a walk along the Hartford Stream, an excellent example of a New Forest stream on the Beaulieu Estate and look at what’s in it and around it and discuss its history and management. Wellingtons or other waterproof footwear required.

The first signs of Spring! This time of year, the Palace House Wilderness Garden is carpeted with a colourful mass of snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils. Join us as we explore the beautiful grounds and take in the beautiful scenery.  We will be meeting outside the entrance to the Motor Museum. We hope to see you...

Horticulture Summers are getting hotter and drier; winters are getting warmer and wetter:  the predictions of the climate scientists appear to be coming true. In this short course we’ll look at some of the techniques and crops that can help you create a productive garden in an increasingly erratic climate.