Education providers
Avon Tyrell
The National outdoor activity and residential centre for UK Youth this centre provides fun and educational and activity holidays for all ages and abilities.
www.avontyrrell.org.uk
Beaulieu Estate
The Estate includes a 13th century abbey, extensive grounds, the National Motor Museum and the picturesque village of Bucklers Hard. It runs education programmes as well as lifelong learning for adult groups.
www.beaulieu.co.uk
Blashford Lakes
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Centre offering school and youth group visits, INSET courses and also a programme of public guided walks and events.
www.hwt.org.uk
Calshot Activities Centre
Hampshire County Council Centre
One of the largest outdoor activity centres in Europe, the centre offers year round residential and non-residential courses on land and water as well as a specialised field studies department.
www.calshot.com
Countryside Education Trust
Committed to countryside education in all its varied forms, the Trust runs a residential centre, field studies centre, a farm and a community programme.
www.cet.org.uk
Earth Events
Based in the heart of the New Forest the organisation offers traditional survival skills and sustainable outdoor pursuits such as climbing and canoeing as well as environmental and conservation projects.
www.newforestactivities.co.uk
Forestry Commission
Rangers provide a number of educational services including free visits to schools and site visits within the New Forest.
www.forestry.gov.uk
Longdown Dairy Farm
Offering lots of hands on activities for all the family as well as a two hour fully guided tour for school groups.
www.longdownfarm.co.uk
Minstead Study Centre
Provides five day residential visits and day visits for primary school children ... sustainability and environmental issues are explored through a holistic mix of curriculum, campus and community.
www.wildwoodweb.com.uk
The New Forest Centre
The centre features displays on all aspects of life in the New Forest including history, tradition and wildlife. Education staff can provide a range of sessions tailored to groups.
www.newforestmuseum.org.uk
New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Centre
A Conservation Park set in 25 acres of ancient woodland home to what is reputedly Europe's largest collection of otters, owls and other indigenous wildlife. The centre caters for school groups and has education facilities.
www.ottersandowls.co.uk
St Barbe Museum
The museums high quality interactive displays and resources tell the story of the people, landscapes and culture of the New Forest coast.
www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk
Testwood Lakes
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust Centre offering school and youth group visits, INSET courses and also a programme of public guided walks and events.
www.hwt.org.uk
Tile Barn
Hampshire County Council Centre
Provides a base to enable the delivery of education through adventure. The education based learning activities offered include field studies, geography, teambuilding and kayaking.
www.tilebarncentre.co.uk
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