Join us for a unique morning as part of the New Forest Awakening festival. A fantastic opportunity to go behind the scenes of Forest life with Andrew Parry Norton, Chair of the Commoners Defence Association and a multi-award-winning Commoning Champion.
Start your morning with a hearty, locally sourced breakfast before heading out into the landscape to see the Forest "awaken" in Spring. Andrew will share his deep-rooted knowledge of commoning traditions, the livestock that shape the land, and the vital work being done to protect this ancient landscape.
Timings:
Between 0845 and 0915 - Arrival for coffee and tea with discussion around the New Forest
0930 - Your Hockey’s breakfast is served, make sure you’re at your table!
1015 - Join Andrew Parry Norton for an engaging talk on Commoning in the New Forest
1030 - Start to make a move on Hockey’s Loop Walk. We’ll guide you, talk you through the area and the rights of the Commoner, the traditions and the excellent work protecting the New Forest.
Arrive back at the farm for approximately midday and enjoy a final chance to chat about the Forest or browse our award-winning Farm Shop. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick up some of the local New Forest Marque produce you enjoyed at breakfast.
This is a ticket only event and is expected to sell out fast!
Note: By attending this event, you are directly supporting the preservation of New Forest traditions and local food producers.
Location: Hockey’s Farm Shop, South Gorley.
Price: £20.00 (Includes full breakfast, hot drinks, talk, and guided walk).
What to bring: Please wear sturdy, waterproof footwear and layers suitable for the British springtime. We have drinks and snacks available for purchase before and after in the Farm Shop.
Accessibility: The Loop Walk follows forest tracks which may be muddy or uneven in places.
Dietary Requirements: Please leave a note in the "Additional Information" box at checkout if you require a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free breakfast option.
Join us for a unique morning as part of the New Forest Awakening festival. A fantastic opportunity to go behind the scenes of Forest life with Andrew Parry Norton, Chair of the Commoners Defence Association and a multi-award-winning Commoning Champion.
Start your morning with a hearty, locally sourced breakfast before heading out into the landscape to see the Forest "awaken" in Spring. Andrew will share his deep-rooted knowledge of commoning traditions, the livestock that shape the land, and the vital work being done to protect this ancient landscape.
Timings:
Between 0845 and 0915 - Arrival for coffee and tea with discussion around the New Forest
0930 - Your Hockey’s breakfast is served, make sure you’re at your table!
1015 - Join Andrew Parry Norton for an engaging talk on Commoning in the New Forest
1030 - Start to make a move on Hockey’s Loop Walk. We’ll guide you, talk you through the area and the rights of the Commoner, the traditions and the excellent work protecting the New Forest.
Arrive back at the farm for approximately midday and enjoy a final chance to chat about the Forest or browse our award-winning Farm Shop. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick up some of the local New Forest Marque produce you enjoyed at breakfast.
This is a ticket only event and is expected to sell out fast!
Note: By attending this event, you are directly supporting the preservation of New Forest traditions and local food producers.
Location: Hockey’s Farm Shop, South Gorley.
Price: £20.00 (Includes full breakfast, hot drinks, talk, and guided walk).
What to bring: Please wear sturdy, waterproof footwear and layers suitable for the British springtime. We have drinks and snacks available for purchase before and after in the Farm Shop.
Accessibility: The Loop Walk follows forest tracks which may be muddy or uneven in places.
Dietary Requirements: Please leave a note in the "Additional Information" box at checkout if you require a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free breakfast option.
