Sir Harold Hillier Gardens - The New Forest: Shaped by Grazing – Lecture Lunch - Wednesday 24th February 2027 - 11.00am

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

The New Forest: Shaped by Grazing – Lecture Lunch 

Wednesday 24th February 2027 

11.00am

Step beyond the iconic ponies and discover the fascinating story behind one of Britain’s most treasured landscapes.  

Join Suzanne Kempe for a captivating, illustrated talk exploring the ancient tradition of commoning and its lasting influence on the New Forest.  

Discover how free-roaming ponies, cattle, donkeys and pigs help shape this internationally important landscape, creating habitats that support an extraordinary range of flora and fauna, including species rarely found elsewhere in the UK.  

Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, history lovers and admirers of this unique landscape.  

Coffee at 11am, followed by lecture and a two-course lunch served in Jermyn’s House set in the heart of the Gardens. 

Booking is essential 

Members’ Price: £48.50p/p 

Non-Members’ Price: £61.50p/p includes Garden admission 

Once purchased, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.

For full T&Cs see our website.