Countryside Education Trust

Countryside Education Trust We run a residential centre on a farm in a forest by a river near the sea - how lucky can you be!

We connect people of all ages with the countryside from our beautiful sites in the New Forest: schools, groups of friends, playgroups, older members of the community, we have something for everyone! School residential groups, day visits for schools or clubs, visits to the farm or treehouses for care home residents, large public events, playgroups, rural courses and after school clubs feature! Or come and stay with friends for a countryside weekend, or even get married here!

11/06/2026

Following a cancellation we now have a last minute opportunity this Saturday for a Young person animal feed work experience session .Throughout 2026 we are offering a unique one off volunteering opportunity for any young person interested in nature and animals to come and help us on the farm. This is aimed at any young person aged 11-17 to join us alongside a parent or guardian. It will be from 9am to 10:30am as we complete our morning animal feed round. Looking for a fun (lamb "zoomies" not guaranteed)/ educational/ satisfying way to start your weekend? Contact [email protected] to express your interest. Only one space available!

Our owls club sessions run monthly and involve seasonal activities including crafts, games and walks in the woodland or ...
11/06/2026

Our owls club sessions run monthly and involve seasonal activities including crafts, games and walks in the woodland or around the farm and garden.

Owlets is our youngest club for 0-2 year olds plus an accompanying adult. These sessions are always on a Friday from 10am to 11.30am. Our next Owlets session is on Friday 19th June and is themed as a Teddy Bears Tea Party! There will be games and treats and lots of fun. We always like to see new faces so come along so get in touch and come along!

https://www.cet.org.uk/events/owlets-tea-party/

Yesterday saw farms across the country celebrating the 20th year of Open Farm Sunday Open Farm Sunday Open Farm Sunday ...
08/06/2026

Yesterday saw farms across the country celebrating the 20th year of Open Farm Sunday Open Farm Sunday

Open Farm Sunday is an annual event where people can come along and see what life is like on the farm.

This year, people visited the animals at Home Farm, took a tractor ride in Middle Field, and headed back to the residential centre for a breakfast bap.

Sounds like a successful Sunday to us! We hope you all enjoyed the day.

Huge thanks to our volunteers for giving their time to show people around.

And a special mention to our friends at The Commoners Larder for providing the sausages - which were heartily devoured - and New Forest Fruits for donating the delicious strawberries for our pop-up shop. We are so lucky to have such excellent New Forest food producers on our doorstep and proud to call them supporters of our work.

Commoners Larder
Open Farm Sunday

In July we will be running an Artists' Charcoal Making workshop in our ancient woodland. The goal will be to make your o...
03/06/2026

In July we will be running an Artists' Charcoal Making workshop in our ancient woodland. The goal will be to make your own charcoal sticks to use creatively for writing and drawing. You will have a chance to explore the wood while collecting materials and time to enjoy a hot drink and snack while the charcoal cooks.

19th July
1.30 - 4pm
Hartford Wood, Beaulieu

Our Writer in Residence has created a beautiful example of what you can do with charcoal. This is part of a series of poems and drawings she made based on what can be found in our woodland. Being around the fire will be very inspiring for any creative ideas you have.

Spaces are £25 and can be booked on our website at www.cet.org.uk/events

Join us at the farm for Open Farm Sunday on 7th June. Entry is by ticket only (£6) which can be purchased on our website...
28/05/2026

Join us at the farm for Open Farm Sunday on 7th June. Entry is by ticket only (£6) which can be purchased on our website at www.cet.org.uk/events.

Tickets include a hot breakfast roll, meeting the farm animals and visiting our machinery exhibit. There will also be trailer rides available on the day for an additional £3.

Animal feed work experience. A brilliant way to get some close interaction with our farm animals and getting a little t...
22/05/2026

Animal feed work experience. A brilliant way to get some close interaction with our farm animals and getting a little taste of environmental work on our working farm . All the dates below are available and the May daye has changed to the 30th so don't hesitate, get in touch and we look forward to showing you around.

16-19 yrs old? Considering a career in the Environmental Sector? Free from 13th-17th July. Then this could be an excelle...
22/05/2026

16-19 yrs old? Considering a career in the Environmental Sector? Free from 13th-17th July. Then this could be an excellent opportunity for you. After two previous enjoyable and rewarding weeks in July 2024 and 2025 running this course we are looking to make things even better this year. Get in touch or share with somebody you think might be interested.

Our next Countryside Workshop is a relaxed, guided walk through our private woodland on the Beaulieu Estate. Learn about...
11/05/2026

Our next Countryside Workshop is a relaxed, guided walk through our private woodland on the Beaulieu Estate. Learn about how we help wildlife thrive through different conservation projects and management methods. This will be a lovely afternoon in the fresh air surrounded by magnificent trees in our ancient woodland.

This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in conservation and woodland management, as well as anyone who enjoys a woodland walk.

Sunday 17th May
2-4pm
Treehouse Study Centre
Tickets £15 at www.cet.uk/events

2 SPACES LEFT!!!Our next workshop is 'An Introduction to Smallholding'. You will learn how to look after a variety of an...
05/05/2026

2 SPACES LEFT!!!

Our next workshop is 'An Introduction to Smallholding'. You will learn how to look after a variety of animals and have the opportunity to ask any questions. Whether you have a smallholding of your own; would like to have a smallholding; or you just want to find out more about how they work - this workshop is for you!

Sunday 10th May at the Countryside Education Trust in Beaulieu.

Book a space now on our website

We are hosting a Barn Dance at the end of May!!This will be a fantasticly fun fundraiser at our stunning woodland Treeho...
30/04/2026

We are hosting a Barn Dance at the end of May!!
This will be a fantasticly fun fundraiser at our stunning woodland Treehouses.

Tickets are just £20 and includes a welcome drink, Texan chilli and dessert. It's time to look out your dancing shoes and cowboy hats and book a ticket now!

Location: Treehouse Study Centre, Hartford wood, Beaulieu
Time: 7-10pm (doors open 6.15pm)
Tickets: www.cet.org.uk/events

See you there!!

Address

Palace Lane, Beaulieu
Brockenhurst
SO427YG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441590612401

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