Events

Join the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust for an exciting talk celebrating the Solent’s remarkable marine life. Discover how four vital habitats—saltmarsh, seagrass, oysters, and coastal bird habitats—are being restored through the Solent Seascape Project and learn how this work is helping nature thrive once again. We will be open from 6.45 for...

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...

We are almost as excited as our chickens to be able to improve/redesign and rebuild the fencing in our poultry area. A fair bit of hammering and heavy lifting today so not for the faint hearted. Experience is not essential if you are feeling fit enough and potentially ready to learn new skills then come...

Come along to hear from Gill Hickman about this new initiative setup by New Forest Friends of the Earth to promote citizen science water quality monitoring within the National Park.  This series talks are taking place thanks to funding from the Championing Coastal Coordination Project. Keep an eye out for more watery events and initiatives!...

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 which is an excellent example of a New Forest stream on the Beaulieu Estate. As you walk you will learn what lives in and around the stream. Keep an eye our for deer prints and birds of prey flying overhead. We will also discuss its...

A Tuesday for this one just for a change and an opportunity for the “can’t do Monday” people . Well we are a few days late https://www.ecocalendar.eu/PlantingDay but we always try to get close to the date of this global event to kickstart things in our gardens. Certainly be some planting but also lots to...

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...

Find out who is living in the woods and test your skills at building cosy homes just like your animal friends!  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 to the child taking part...

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.

Can you feel the warmth of the sun? Can you hear the birdsong? These are all sings of Spring!  Keep your eyes peeled for budding flowers and woodland creatures – and see if you can spot their nests among the trees!    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...

TICKETS COMING SOON Join us for a morning of fun on the farm. See our fluffy baby lambs leaping around in the fields and meet our cute rabbits and guinea pigs in the barn. Come and meet our animals followed by a break to enjoy some refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there – wear your wellies! ...