Feature Friday- Treehouse Study Centre

The Countryside Education Trust has a Treehouse Study Centre based in Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire.  Three times a year they host an open day for family and friends of the Trust to come and enjoy a variety of activities and to introduce the public to the facilities and types of activities they have to offer.  

Hay bale petting zoo 

They are open all year round for school outings, education days for children and adults, and short courses.  The facilities are eco-friendly and are available for many types of activities or events. Check out their website for more information about what they have to offer. http://www.cet.org.uk/

Fancy dress station

During the October half term we attended one of the open days.  It was well organised and attended by many young families.  The volunteers were very welcoming and gave clear directions of where to park and enter the Treehouse Study Centre. There were activities for all age groups from one year onwards.  Activities available were colouring, a petting zoo with rabbits and tortoises, a fancy dress photo shoot area, colouring, face painting, story time, make your own music corner, a deer walk, hook a duck and an introduction to pond life. 

Festive hook a duck game 

Adults were charged £3 and children over two years were £2 for entry which went to supporting the Countryside Education Trust.  There was a BBQ area that was cooking burgers and sausages, a tea and cake station set up in one of the tree houses and many families who had brought their own picnic lunches. 

This is a great day out or even a morning or afternoon well spent with children as they are kept busy throughout their visit.