Celebrate the 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.
Whether you are a local family or visiting for the festival, join us for a day of fresh air, muddy boots, and "paws-on" learning.
What’s Happening:
Meet the Farmer Talks: Head over to the pig pens and donkey paddocks for informal "lightning talks." Our farmers will be on hand to introduce you to our animals, explain how we care for them, and answer all those "why?" questions from your little explorers.
The Loop Walk: Take a self-guided stroll around Hockey’s own Loop Walk to see the Forest awakening in Spring.
Photo Ops: Get a "farm-style" family photo by our farm equipment and animal paddocks.
Team Presence: Our friendly team will be roaming the site all day to help you find your way and ensure the little ones stay safe while they explore.
The "Stress-Free" Lunch Solution 🧺
We know that sitting still in a cafe with excited children can be a challenge! To make your day as easy as possible, we have created the Little Farmer’s Lunch Box.
Designed specifically for kids to "grab and go," these boxes allow your family to picnic by the paddocks or eat while you explore the Loop Walk - no table manners required!
[Click Here to Pre-Order Your Farm Hand Lunch Boxes](Pre-ordering is highly recommended to avoid disappointment on the day!)
Event Schedule:
11:00 am: Goat Exercise & Pet Pigs 'Salad Bar' (Come and watch our animals enjoy their morning greens!)
12:00 pm: Kids' Lunchbox Pre-Order Collection (Grab your pre-ordered lunchboxes from the Cafe)
1:00 pm: Donkey Grooming & Alpaca Learning (Meet our gentle donkeys and learn all about our alpacas)
2:00 pm: Special Pig Talk with Jonny (Learn all about our wonderful farm pigs!)
3:00 pm: Goat Exercise & Pet Pigs 'Salad Bar' (Another chance to see our goats and pigs having fun!)
✨ Running All Day Long:
Meet the Guinea Pigs: Freya will be introducing our lovely guinea pigs to visitors throughout the day.
The Easter Trail & Spring Walk: Take a beautiful stroll down to Cuckoo Copse to see the blooming spring primroses and let the kids complete our fun Easter Trail.
The Colouring Washing Line: Let the little ones get creative and hang their masterpiece on our special farm washing line!
Planning Your Visit:
Cost: The "Meet the Farmer" talks and farm access are free. We just ask that you consider supporting the farm by pre-booking lunch boxes or visiting our Farm Shop and Butchers.
Attire: It’s a working farm! Wellies or sturdy trainers are essential for kids (and grown-ups).
Parking: Follow the signs on arrival. Please drive slowly - there will be many "little farmers" running around!
