ALL GUEST EXPERIENCE BOOKINGS ARE PRIVATE, NOT SHARED EXPERIENCES
AT THE HOTEL
COUNTRY SPORTS EXPERIENCE
Try your hand at a range of country sports within the grounds of the hotel – choose two of the following activities:
• Clay pigeon shooting
• Archery
• Rifle shooting
• Axe throwing
Up to 2 guests: £415 | Up to 90 minutes
Each additional adult: £110
Each additional child: £80 | Aged 9-16 years
Activity suitable for age 9 years or above.
FAMILY FALCONRY
A great introduction to these majestic birds. The falconer will give an insight into their history followed by flight demonstrations and a hands-on opportunity.
Up to 4 guests: £460
Addtional guests: £115
Age 12 years + per person
FAMILY ARCHERY,
AXE THROWING, AIR RIFLE SHOOTING
(Choose from one of the above.)
Up to 2 guests: £270 | Up to 1 hour
Each additional adult: £100
Each additional child: £60 | Aged 8-16 years
CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING
Up to 2 adults: £300 | 30 clays each
Each additional adult: £120 | 30 clays
Each additional child: £80 | 10 clays, aged 9-16
Activity suitable for age 9 years or above.
On the water
LUXURY POWERBOAT EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a Solent adventure on board these eye-catching powerboats. Our skippers will provide you with an unforgettable luxury experience of adventure for up to 6 guests, from a simple transfer to the Isle of Wight to a full day of fun and indulgence. Catering packages and transfers available.
35ft Powerboat from: £730
50ft Powerboat from: £2,500
SAILING YACHT CHARTER
Sailing is one of the most majestic and relaxing experiences. You have the opportunity to learn the art of sailing, or simply sit back and relax; the choice is yours.
Price from: £1,350
All charters include crew and full day’s use.
Other powerboats on request, please enquire for details.
PADDLE BOARDING
Perfect for one-to-one lessons, families or first-time paddlers, our instructors will tailor your experience accordingly, so you leave the water feeling confident in your new-found skills.
Monday – Thursday: Evenings
Friday – Sunday: Anytime
Weather dependent
1-hour session: £165 | Up to 2 guests
2-hour session: £230 | Up to 2 guests
Additional guests £55 each
Suitable for ages 5 upwards, although children aged 5-11 years cannot use equipment alone, and must be accompanied on the board with an adult over 18. Children aged 12-15 can use equipment alone, but adults over 18 must partake in the activity, and must always be next to the child on the water.
SKIPPERED RIB CHARTER
These fun, fast boats are exhilarating and the perfect way to visit the many historic locations in the Solent.
2-hour RIB blast: £780
Full and half-day charters are available.
Charter rates include a qualified skipper, waterproof jackets and trousers.
The RIBs are licensed for up to 8 guests on board; please enquire for specific pricing (mooring fees are additional should you wish to stop in Yarmouth). Please note: this activity is not available during Cowes Week and other major maritime events.
Contact us to book RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling course packages.
An exciting eat, meet and cook venue, The Kitchen Cookery School is the perfect place to improve and hone your culinary skills. James Martin and his brigade of talented chefs have curated a menu featuring seafood and fish dishes, wood-fired pizzas, gourmet burgers, superfood salads and, to finish, puddings selected by the man himself.
COOKERY CLASSES
James Martin Cookery Price on application
Full-Day Courses
From £210 per person
Half-Day Courses
From £125 per person
Supper Clubs
From £69 per person
Junior Chef Courses
From £75 per child
AT CHEWTON GLEN
GUIDED ADVENTURES OFF SITE
FORAGING WALKS ON CHEWTON GLEN’S ESTATE
Chewton Glen has just over 130 acres on the estate, where our foraging expert, Jen, will explain how to identify the plants. Expect wildlife commentary as well as historical and medical anecdotes about the flora and fauna encountered along the way.
Guests will have the chance and opportunity to pick and taste if they so wish.
At the end of the walk, she will create a foraged infusion with the day’s finds.
Up to 4 adults: £415
Each additional guest: £55
Available April to September
MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR
For those who love the great outdoors, there is no better way to explore the serenely beautiful countryside than on a mountain bike. Perfect for all the family or for those with a desire for excitement and adventure.
The New Forest has more than 140 miles of gravel tracks running through this ancient woodland and parks, open to an array of animals from ponies to pigs roaming free. Your private guide will meet you in the heart of the ancient woodland with your bikes.
Up to 2 adults: £220 | Includes guide & bikes
2-4 adults: £50 per person
4 adults or more: Price on application ebike tours available on request
HIKE OR RUN
The New Forest National Park is a natural wildlife haven and the perfect location for those who love the great outdoors. Choose from a gentle 5k run to a hike through the tall trees, or we can also offer training runs for half or full marathons or Ironman competitions. Your experience will be tailor-made to suit your requirements.
£80 per hour
FOREST OR COASTAL WALK
Enjoy a gentle walk and go on a journey of history within the ancient New Forest woodlands or the stretch of the south coast looking across to the Isle of Wight, the famous Needles and Hurst Castle. Our guide will tell you all about forest folk law alongside wildlife commentary as well as anecdotes about the flora and fauna encountered along the way. The New Forest is home to some of the most beautiful stretches of coast in England and has some wonderful treasure to be discovered.
Up to 4 adults: £250
Each additional guest: £50
Transfers at additional cost
BEAULIEU AND BUCKLERS HARD GUIDED DAY
Our guide can take you on a tour of the beautiful Beaulieu & Bucklers Hard, a unique area within the New Forest, which has a rich history dating from 1204 and is of historical maritime importance, as well as a visit to the famous Beaulieu Motor Museum and Palace House, and all it has to offer. A perfect place to explore, the area offers many scenic spots to relax with an optional picnic or have lunch in the local tavern, overlooking the river and taking in the views. You can also opt to enjoy a river cruise.
2 adults: £1,600 | Includes guide/private car/entrance tickets
River cruise and lunch incurs additional costs.
Supplementary costs for tickets and transfers for additional guests.
GUIDED HISTORICAL TOURS
SOUTHAMPTON HISTORIC TOUR AND TITANIC MUSEUM
Step back in time on this exclusive tour of Southampton’s rich history. Explore the Titanic story, visit the fascinating 12th-century wine vaults - once secret air raid shelters - where US and Canadian soldiers carved their names before heading to Normandy for D-Day. Finish with the Titanic Museum for an unforgettable experience where the story of the “unsinkable ship” is told brilliantly.
Titanic SeaCity Museum tickets: £11 per person.
Guide: £470
PORTSMOUTH D-DAY MUSEUM AND HISTORIC DOCKYARD
Step into history with a guided tour that brings Operation Overlord and the Normandy landings to life. Visit the immersive museum, explore the only surviving D-Day landing craft, LCT 7074, and experience interactive exhibits detailing the intense preparations for the invasion. See a detailed model of the beaches, real tanks, and the stunning D-Day embroidery. Enjoy lunch at a traditional local pub before heading to the Historic Dockyard. Walk through the Mary Rose hanger and marvel at Henry VIII’s flagship, which lay beneath the sea for over 400 years. Then, step aboard HMS Victory, Admiral Nelson’s legendary flagship from the Napoleonic Wars, and explore its historic decks. A powerful journey through military and maritime history.
D-Day Story Museum: £14.35 per person
Historic Dockyard: £46 per person
Guide: £470
STONEHENGE & SALISBURY CATHEDRAL PRIVATE TOUR
Discover two iconic landmarks on this exclusive guided tour. Explore the mysteries of Stonehenge before marvelling at the stunning Gothic architecture of Salisbury Cathedral. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in historic Salisbury, soaking in its charm. A perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation in one unforgettable experience.
Stonehenge Tickets: £25 per person
Salisbury Cathedral Tickets: £10 per person
Guide: £470
WINCHESTER AND WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL TOUR
Discover the rich history of England’s first capital on this immersive guided tour. Explore the magnificent Winchester Cathedral, final resting place of Jane Austen, before strolling through the charming medieval streets she once called home. Enjoy lunch at England’s oldest bar, then visit the legendary Great Hall to see King Arthur’s iconic Round Table - a true step back in time. A must for history lovers!
Winchester Cathedral Entry: £12.50
Great Hall Entry: £8.50
Guide: £470
Family Fun
PRIVATE RIDING LESSON
Located 15 minutes from the hotel, these stables offer private lessons for complete beginners up to experienced riders. Lessons take place at the stables on a one-on-one basis with an instructor.
Half-hour lesson rider: £100 | Age 4 years+ (up to 17 stone/108kg)
ARENA/PADDOCK WALK
Introduce your little one to the magic of horseback riding in our fun, safe 20 minute led pony walk in our outdoor arena or paddock! Perfect for children aged 2-6, this gentle experience builds confidence while they enjoy a relaxed ride under expert supervision. A wonderful first step into the world of ponies!
20 Minutes: £40 per person | Age 2-6
GROUP FOREST HACK
This activity is the perfect way to leisurely enjoy the countryside, whether you are a complete beginner or more of an advanced rider. The route is taken at a walking pace along country lanes and then out onto open forest. Children from the age of 4 are welcome, and 4-12 year olds will be led by one of our team members, and any beginners who would prefer this can also be led too.
1 hour group hack per rider: £75 | Age 4 years+ (up to 17 stone/108kg)
PRIVATE HACK
Get out into the New Forest on this private hack, which is suitable for complete beginners, up to experienced riders.
1 hour private hack: £180 per rider | Age 4 years+ (up to 17 stone/108kg)
PICNIC HACK
This 2.5 hour experience consists of a two-hour private hack and a relaxing picnic (the picnic is available to order in advance). Riders will enjoy a scenic hack up to the picnic spot to find their picnic set up and waiting for them. Our staff members will take the horses while they enjoy a delicious alfresco meal with superb views of the forest. Then, after a leisurely lunch, they will ride approximately an hour back to the stables.
2.5 hour picnic hack: £300 per person | Age 4 years+ (up to 17 stone/108kg)
MESSY ART
From fabric painting and air dry clay modelling to painting, this is a great session for children to express their creativity! They will leave with a personalised bag and clay creations to dry at home. (Parents are required to attend).
5 years and above. (1 hour).
£70 per person.
Minimum charge for up to two guests
CERAMICS EXPERIENCE
Plain ceramics are provided for you to decorate using a variety of printing and painting techniques. From birdhouses and feeders to flower pots and seasonal decorations, there’s plenty of ceramics to choose from and enjoy when you get home.
(Parents will be required to attend).
10+ years (1 hour) £188 per person. Additional guests £80 per person.
PRINTING WORKSHOP:
Using collections from nature we will lead you through the process of printing, experimenting with different printing materials to create cards, tags and a final masterpiece that can be framed at home. (Parents will be required to attend).
10+ years (1 hour) £150 per person.
Additional guests £75 per person.
HAMPERS
Suitable for 3 years and over, a bundle of 25 activities will be collated and ready for your arrival, including things to do on-site and around Chewton Glen’s beautiful grounds. Fly a kite, grow a plant, play our activity eye spy, design and send your own postcard, curate your memories with your Alphabet Adventure Album and much more.
Seasonal hamper: £40
FLOWER ARRANGING
A masterclass hosted by Chelsea Flower Show gold award winner. Create a table display, seasonal wreath or dried flower garland.
Groups of 4 or more: £115 per person | 1.5 hours
JEN’S JAM-MAKING CLASS
A former world-champion, Jennifer Williams is, without doubt, among the global elite of jam makers. On this hands-on training course, she will share some of her much-coveted, jam-making secrets with you so that you can surprise your friends and family with joyful jams on your return.
Come to Jennifer’s country kitchen classroom in the heart of the beautiful New Forest. It’s a small, intimate class with an accent on the fun alongside learning how to make the best preserves you have ever tasted.
£415 for up to 4 adults
ADULT ART EXPERIENCE
Our local artist will lead the session, tailoring it especially to suit your ability. You will create a finished painting within an hour using printing and water colour techniques. No experience necessary. 1-hour class: £155 per person
Family art experiences available on request.
FABRIC PAINTING AND PRINTING WORKSHOP
Come and learn how to print and paint onto fabric. Take away your apron or bag that you will have transformed. (Parents will be required to attend)..
10 years +
1.5 hours £188 per person
Additional guests £80
PAINT A-LONG WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP
This experience-led session needs no previous painting or drawing experience to create a step-by-step ink and watercolour masterpiece for you to take home and frame to hang in pride of place! (Parents will be required to attend).
10 years + 1 hour) £150 per person
Additional guests £100 per person
AIR DRY CLAY WORKSHOP
Experimenting with imprinting nature designs we will create seasonal decorations, ceramic tags, eggcups and small dishes which we can then paint ready to take home and leave to dry ready to give as gifts or keep all to yourself! (Parents will be required to attend).
10 years + 1.5 hours £188 per person
Additional guests £80
CANDLE PAINTING WORKSHOP
Using water-based acrylic paint we will consider design and colour to transform plain candles into seasonal delights; advent candles, Easter centrepieces, personalised birthday candles and gifts. You will take the candles home to enjoy. (Parents will be required to attend).
