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Event Type: Children and families

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Stop Motion Animation Workshop at the Treehouses!

By Maria Court

In this 3-hour session, expert Animator Harry Law will teach you how to design, sculpt and animate your own woodland creatures. The session will be 10am – 1pm, and will be held in one of our treehouse classrooms. All materials and refreshments will be provided.

Summer at New Forest Wildlife Park

By Maria Court

Looking for a summer day out in Hampshire? From 23rd July to 31st August 2026, New Forest Wildlife Park is running a season of extra family activities alongside amazing animals. Set beneath the shaded woodland canopy of the New Forest, the park is home to over 200 animals, including four species of otter, Hampshire’s only … Continued

Family and Animal Showcase

By creo

Celebrate our final day of the New Forest Awakening festival with a day that is noisy, fun, and full of life! We are opening up the farm for a high-energy family day where children can get up close to our most famous residents and learn what it’s really like to be a New Forest farmer. … Continued

Spring Awakenings – a woodland adventure for families

By creo

At New Park Farm – (site of the New Forest Show, near Brockenhurst). Calling all Spring Detectives! Spring is arriving in the woodlands, and we need your help to investigate the signs that nature is waking up. Explore the woods, search for spring wildlife, and take on fun, hands-on challenges. Can you build a bird’s … Continued

Four Acre Farm: Gardening Gang

By creo

If you are aged 13-18 and are looking to get outdoors, learn some new skills and meet some new people, then come along to Four Acre Farm’s gardening gang! We will meet every Monday from 4pm-6pm where you will plan, create and grow your own garden and wildlife area. We will teach you all the … Continued

Days of Steam

By creo

By popular demand, and bigger than ever to celebrate the 25 year anniversary of our steam railway, Days of Steam is back! Timed to celebrate the Father’s Day weekend, we will be hosting a busy weekend of vintage rail, steam power and family fun activities on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June. Our famed narrow … Continued

Daffodils and Crocuses at Palace House for ages 0-2

By creo

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 the Countryside Education Trust to explore the grounds and take in the beautiful scenery. We will be meeting outside the entrance to the Motor Museum. We hope to see … Continued

Half price for dads on Father’s Day

By creo

To celebrate Father’s Day, Exbury is, once again, offering half price admission to all dads on Father’s Day, Sunday 21st June. Exbury is the perfect place for a family day out this Father’s Day. Take a stroll around the gardens, enjoy a beautiful walk along the Beaulieu River, take a ride on a steam train … Continued

Pop-up Pottery

By creo

Come and have a taste of the potters wheel and create a masterpiece! Sarah of Leaps and Bounds Pottery Classes will guide you through the steps to make a small pot on the potters wheel. When your creation is complete you can take it home to airdry or leave to be recycled into another pot. … Continued

Folk and Fairy tales storytelling sessions

By creo

Join professional storyteller Amanda Kane-Smith from Merry-go-Round Storytelling on a journey of imagination and adventure! Amanda will be bringing fanciful fairy tales and fabulous folk tales to life with her usual high energy, interactive storytelling – specially designed to engage all the family. Lots of participation and lots of fun! Amanda will be here on … Continued