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        • Natural Ink Making Workshop
        • Fabric Baskets Course
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        • Intro to Permaculture Design Course
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        • Composting Masterclass
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        • Gardening in a Changing Climate Course
        • Clay Oven Building Course
        • Mushroom Cultivation Course
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      • Wood Craft Courses >
        • Spoon Carving Course
        • Shrink Pot Carving Course
        • Devon Stave Basket Making Course
        • Advanced Knife Skills Course
        • Woodworking Skills for Women Course
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        • Rough Play in Natural World Settings with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Leader Training
        • Climbing Frames, Ropes & Ladders Course with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Taster Day
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        • Wildflower Identification Workshop
        • Coppicing Course
        • Hedgelaying Course
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  • About Us
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    • Job Opportunities
    • Partner Organisations
    • ​Leave a Review
  • Whats On
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    • Summer Solstice Walk
    • Folk in the Forest
    • South Downs Green Fair
    • Event Refund Policy
  • Courses
    • Courses Diary >
      • Willow Craft Courses >
        • Willow Forager's Backpack
        • Willow Weaving Weekend
        • Willow Bird Feeders Course
        • Willow Peony Plant Support Course
        • Willow Garden Obelisk Course
        • Willow Frame Basket Course
        • Willow Reindeer Course
        • Living Willow Tree Course
      • Wellbeing Courses >
        • Bushcraft Skills: One or two day
        • Menopause Wellness Retreat
        • Creative Forest Bathing & Therapeutic Sound day
        • Nature Led Meditation Evening
        • Unwind in the Woods Retreat
        • Foraging, Fire and Folklore
        • Medicinal Herb Workshops
        • Soundbath Evening
      • Craft and Upcycling Courses >
        • Natural Cosmetics Workshop:Herbal Bathroom Day
        • Off-loom Weaving Workshop
        • Natural Ink Making Workshop
        • Fabric Baskets Course
        • Natural Cosmetics Workshop
      • Home and Garden Courses >
        • Intro to Permaculture Design Course
        • Natural Cleaning Workshop
        • Composting Masterclass
        • Kitchen Gardening Course
        • Gardening in a Changing Climate Course
        • Clay Oven Building Course
        • Mushroom Cultivation Course
        • Compost Toilets Course
      • Wood Craft Courses >
        • Spoon Carving Course
        • Shrink Pot Carving Course
        • Devon Stave Basket Making Course
        • Advanced Knife Skills Course
        • Woodworking Skills for Women Course
      • Forest School Training >
        • Supporting Children through Anxiety and Trauma with Jon Cree
        • Rough Play in Natural World Settings with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Leader Training
        • Climbing Frames, Ropes & Ladders Course with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Taster Day
      • Sustainable Land Management Courses >
        • Wildflower Identification Workshop
        • Coppicing Course
        • Hedgelaying Course
        • Wildflower Meadows Course
        • Woodland Management Course
    • Gift Cards for Courses
    • Courses Waiting List
    • Discounts and Benefits
    • Bursaries
    • Contact the Courses Team
    • Courses Terms and Conditions
  • Accommodation
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • Eco Hostel
    • Yurts
    • Camping
    • Group Accommodation
    • Gift Cards for Accommodation
    • Things to Do >
      • Site Map
      • Walking and Cycling Breaks
    • Booking Enquiries
    • Accommodation Terms and Conditions
  • Education
    • Our Education Ethos
    • Day Trips >
      • Saxon Experience
    • Residentials >
      • Residential Accommodation
      • Farm Tours
    • Group Bookings >
      • Colleges and Universities
    • Alternative Education >
      • Young Natural Ambassadors
    • Forest School >
      • Wood Mouse Forest School
      • Forest School 6 - 16 Years
      • Forest School Training
    • For Teachers >
      • Fair Share Fund
      • Earth Protectors Conference
    • Contact the Education Team
  • Burial Site
    • South Downs Natural Burial Site
    • Funeral Charges
    • Information Pack
    • Flowers and Planting
    • Attending A Funeral
    • Legacies
    • Donations
  • Our Future
  • Support Us
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    • Cast Off
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  • Knowledge Hub
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    • Greener Homes >
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    • Projects >
      • Land Management >
        • Beekeepers
        • Chalk Grassland
        • Coppice
        • Forest Gardening
        • Herb Gardens
        • Mini Meadow
        • Nettles & Brambles
        • Permaculture
        • Ponds
      • Building & Structures >
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        • Low Impact Building
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wHATS oN 

WHATS ON SCROLL
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY CENTRE 
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Much Ado About Nothing
Outdoor Performance
1st June 2025
6 pm
​​CALL 01730 823166
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Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.

Join the troupe at The Sustainability Centre for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ like you’ve never seen before.
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tickets coming soon
01730 823166

Summer Solstice Dusk-till-Dawn Walk

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Summer Solstice
Dusk-till-Dawn Walk


20th June 2025 6.00pm
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21st June 2025 4.30am
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This event is run by Queen Elizabeth Country Park,
in partnership with The Sustainability Centre and 
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Churcher's College.

Join us as we celebrate the longest day of the year with our Dusk-till-Dawn walk starting at Beacon Hill. Are you ready to take on the challenge of night hiking and experience the South Downs like never before? ​
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FOLK IN THE FOREST
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Folk in the Forest
5th July 2025
6pm
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​​CALL 01730 823166
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Wonderful evening folk music played in our Woodland Hall surrounded by forest. ​

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buy tickets
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ADULT COURSES
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Several Days Per Week
Mon to Sun
All Day / Half Day / Evening
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​​All of our courses and workshops focus on green living, rural skills, bushcraft, sustainability and eco crafts.​
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CRAFT & UPCYCLING
HOME & GARDEN
FOREST SCHOOL TRAINING
NATURAL WELLBEING
WILLOW CRAFT
WOOD CRAFT
SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT

ACCOMMODATION
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BED & BREAKFAST
Open All Year  - Mon to Sun  - Day & Night
Check In -  4pm        Check Out - 10am 

HOSTEL
Open All Year  - Mon to Sun  - 
Day & Night
Check In -  4pm        Check Out - 10am 

YURTS
Open Apr to Oct  - Mon to Sun  - 
Day & Night
Check In -  2pm        Check Out - 11am 

​CAMPING
Open All Year  - Mon to Sun  - 
Day & Night
Check In -  2pm        Check Out - 11am 
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Bookings
Our B&B has double,  twin or family rooms. ​All rooms are ensuite and boast organic linen and towels with eco friendly toiletries included. The new wing also has a dining room/family space. Your stay will also include a delicious continental vegetarian breakfast
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Our individual hostel self-catering rooms are a simple alternative to our B&B. There are plenty of shared showers, toilets and an accessible bathroom. Our professional level kitchen is fully equipped large fridges and double cooker. ​We have a dining room and a cosy lounge area. ​Linen, including duvet sets and towels are provided.
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​For a truly special off-grid getaway, stay in one of our rustic yurts. Cosy up next to the log burning fire and get a real sense of being immersed in nature. Double and single beds, bedding and logs are included.
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​Our small campsite is in an open space surrounded by woodlands. Ideal for individuals, families, cyclists, walkers and groups. ​Our campsite comprises of 6 camping pitches and 3 camping bays for up to 4 people on each. Off grid compost toilets, showers and washing up area are provided. 
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55 ACRE WOODLAND SITE
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Every Day
Mon to Sun
Any Time
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We welcome everyone to walk around our 55 acre site. When visiting please take appropriate care, some areas have uneven surfaces with trip hazards associated with the great outdoors - conditions can be slippery in wet weather. Please ensure that you dress for the outdoors and bring footwear suitable for all types of weather.​
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Every Week Day
Mon to Fri
9am to 5pm
01730 823166
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We have a wonderful shop onsite called Eco Squirrel which is home to lots of beautiful, locally made gifts. Our shop sells a variety of items such as pottery, jewellery, art prints, greetings cards, eco-friendly body washes, locally made honey and much more. If you are ever visiting, feel free to pop in and take a look. ​
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ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
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Every Week Day
Mon to Fri
9am to 5pm
01730 823166
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Bookings
We have weekly sessions with children from local schools or youth groups attending. We work with them in small groups aged from 8 to 19. They come from a wide range of backgrounds and respond better to alternative educational opportunities.
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We provide nature based learning for home educated groups which include children, parents and carers. These take place during the school holidays.
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SCHOOLS EDUCATION
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Mon to Fri
9am to 5pm
01730 823166
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​DAY VISITS & RESIDENTIAL VISITS
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Sustainability, now more than ever, is a vital topic to address both inside and outside of the classroom. 
The Sustainability Centre offers your school a bespoke programme based on your choice of activities for day trips or residential visits. We aim to inspire your pupils by taking a diverse approach to this complex topic, demonstrating eco-friendly ideas in action and providing engaging hands-on activities to involve the pupils in sustainable thinking.
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​DAY VISITS
All of our suggested sustainability topics can be adapted to suit the age, interest and needs of the group in order to create a bespoke programme for you. 
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RESIDENTIAL VISITS
We provide residential trips that emerse young people in Ecology, Sustainability and Climate Change, whilst learning outside the classroom.  Come over night or stay a week. We will tailor a programme for your exact teaching needs.
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BURIALS
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Every Week Day
Mon to Fri
9am to 5pm

01730 823425
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Our Natural Burial Site is part of the South Downs National Park. The south side overlooks a 50-acre sheep pasture and, on a clear day, gives breath-taking views across Hampshire down to the coast. Many families have found great comfort here, laying their loved ones to rest with natural and simple dignity.

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Visitors to the burial site are welcome at any time. 

​If you do not know the location of a particular grave then you will need to visit the burials office to obtain the information. This can only be done by appointment. 

Appointments can be made by phone or email. 
​01730 823425
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BEECH CAFE
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​Wed to Sun ​
8.30am to 4.00pm 
Breakfast Served -  8.30am to 10.00am   
​Lunch Served - 11.30am to 2.30pm
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Vegetarian and vegan cafe in the heart of the South Downs, on the national trail.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY DISCLAIMER
When visiting our site please take appropriate care, some areas have uneven surfaces with trip hazards associated with the great outdoors - conditions can be slippery in wet weather. Please ensure that you dress for the outdoors and bring footwear suitable for all types of weather. The Sustainability Centre will not accept responsibility for any injuries sustained by visitors.  
​EARTHWORKS TRUST  ​
The Sustainability Centre is owned and operated by ​The Earthworks Trust (Charity No. 1079866).
EARTHWORKS FOUNDATION
Our trading company is Earthworks Foundation.
​All profits go to support our charity The Earthworks Trust.




​Charity Number ​

​​1079866
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The Sustainability Centre 
​Droxford Road,
East Meon, Hants
​GU32 1HR

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South Downs Eco Lodge ​& Camp Site

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        • Willow Frame Basket Course
        • Willow Reindeer Course
        • Living Willow Tree Course
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        • Bushcraft Skills: One or two day
        • Menopause Wellness Retreat
        • Creative Forest Bathing & Therapeutic Sound day
        • Nature Led Meditation Evening
        • Unwind in the Woods Retreat
        • Foraging, Fire and Folklore
        • Medicinal Herb Workshops
        • Soundbath Evening
      • Craft and Upcycling Courses >
        • Natural Cosmetics Workshop:Herbal Bathroom Day
        • Off-loom Weaving Workshop
        • Natural Ink Making Workshop
        • Fabric Baskets Course
        • Natural Cosmetics Workshop
      • Home and Garden Courses >
        • Intro to Permaculture Design Course
        • Natural Cleaning Workshop
        • Composting Masterclass
        • Kitchen Gardening Course
        • Gardening in a Changing Climate Course
        • Clay Oven Building Course
        • Mushroom Cultivation Course
        • Compost Toilets Course
      • Wood Craft Courses >
        • Spoon Carving Course
        • Shrink Pot Carving Course
        • Devon Stave Basket Making Course
        • Advanced Knife Skills Course
        • Woodworking Skills for Women Course
      • Forest School Training >
        • Supporting Children through Anxiety and Trauma with Jon Cree
        • Rough Play in Natural World Settings with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Leader Training
        • Climbing Frames, Ropes & Ladders Course with Jon Cree
        • Forest School Taster Day
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        • Wildflower Identification Workshop
        • Coppicing Course
        • Hedgelaying Course
        • Wildflower Meadows Course
        • Woodland Management Course
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        • Ponds
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