Home Education

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Learning about the past helps us understand and shape the future with confidence

As part of our journey to inspire as many people as possible, we offer a friendly place for home educating families to connect and exchange ideas whilst learning about the New Forest.

We have three programmes for different age groups, each offering nine modules:

Forest Adventurers: For approx 4 - 9 year olds

Forest Finders: For approx 7 - 11 year olds

Forest Explorers: For approx 10 - 14 year olds

Educational resources on a table with a pot of colored pencils. Booklets titled 'Learning & Education Programme' by New Forest Heritage Centre. Bookshelf with various educational books in the background.
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Colorful mosaic collage of nature scene with trees, animals, river, sun, and a campsite.
Close-up of a clipboard with a New Forest Show activity sheet and colored pencils on a purple table.
Person writing "Charter" on parchment with red pen
Assortment of children's educational items including a kids' activity book about The New Forest, "The Hungry Donkey" book, a plush horse toy, colorful link chains, a 5-minute timer, a magnifying glass, and blue noise-canceling headphones placed on a
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Explore the New Forest with our new Home Education Programme!

This engaging programme is designed for home educating families and features 9 interactive modules, each covering a different aspect of the history and geography of the New Forest. Every module comes with a beautifully printed, full-colour booklet filled with fascinating facts, stunning photos, and creative activities to spark your child’s curiosity.

Whether learning from home or visiting our museum, children will enjoy a range of activities they can choose from and complete at their own pace. Each module offers suggestions to extend learning for those eager to dive deeper.

You can opt to explore each module individually or experience the full 9-module journey — the choice is yours!

Just £6 per booklet — email education@newforestheritage.org.uk to order.

Looking to connect with other home-educating families?
Join our monthly Hub to meet fellow families, explore the museum, and enjoy a creative activity linked to the module. The Hub is just £8 per child including the booklet!

Embrace a fun, flexible way to learn about the New Forest and spark your child’s love for history and nature!

To find out more, please fill in the form below.