Welcome to The Hay Barn. Discover a haven of creativity nestled in the stunning Hampshire countryside. Our beautiful 18th century hay barn is a playground for artistic expression. A place where you can explore the wonders of artisan craft, wellness and restorative movement. Located just 1 hour away from London.

Escape the ordinary.
Free your creativity.

We offer an array of captivating workshops designed to ignite your creativity. Choose from a wide range of artistic pursuits, including lampshade making, block printing, furniture painting, textile courses, upholstery, and floristry to name just a few.

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Find your sanctuary.
Nourish your well-being.

Enjoy wellbeing workshops that broaden your knowledge, enhance your movement, and soothe your soul. We offer pre and postnatal pregnancy fitness classes, yoga, pilates and a therapeutic sound bath experience.

Embrace serenity nestled in nature

Built in c 1750 and situated in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, The Hay Barn offers an inspiring, tranquil setting in which to create, with big open room space, kitchen, underfloor heating and views across open fields.

Getting Here
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The Hay Barn is committed to encouraging sustainable travel and minimising the environmental impact of journeys made by our visitors.The venue is conveniently located between Bentley and Alton railway stations, both approximately 5–8 minutes away by car, providing access to the wider rail network. Visitors are encouraged to consider travelling by train, where practical, and arranging onward transport to the venue.To help reduce the number of individual car journeys, we actively encourage car sharing among guests and visitors. Secure, lockable bicycle storage is also available for those wishing to travel by bike.We encourage all visitors to consider the most sustainable and practical mode of transport available to them, helping to reduce unnecessary vehicle movements, congestion and associated carbon emissions.The Hay Barn will continue to promote responsible travel choices and provide information to assist visitors in planning their journeys in advance.

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Photography by Jason Leaman

"I spent a enjoyable 2 days in the Hay Barn learning to make lampshades with Eloise Scotland. Expertly taught, with lots of hands-on advice resulted in a lovely bedroom lampshade. The next one is headed for the drawing room! A friendly group and a delicious lunch made for a great respite from the dreary January/ February weather."

Victoria G 2024

"The Hay Barn has a great atmosphere. We had an excellent teacher for the lamp shade making course. Everyone was very friendly and we all had a wonderful two great days with delicious lunches, and made lots of new friends and came back with a new exciting skill. Highly recommended! (Life-long Stitcher)"

Sona Harrap

"I loved the Hay barn course, I wish every Thursday was as much fun! Thank you, for organising such a brilliant teacher and the best company with the most delicious and spoiling lunch."

Serena Freeland

"A wonderful course learning new skills and discovering shared interests and likeminded souls alike amongst a friendly community. And a delicious lunch!A fabulous course - I’m hungry for more! I thoroughly recommend, time spent at the Hay Barn Hampshire is time well spent indeed."

Katy de Laszlo

"I used to go to Hampshire for walks and the countryside, but now there's a venue that entices me in for exercise, education and crafts. The Hay Barn Hampshire is such a find."

Molly Swann

"I loved Priscilla Pollara's course at the Hay Barn: so informative, I feel refreshed and ready to tackle my business comms/this year, Lara and the Hay Barn Hamsphire team were so welcoming."

Claire Reading

"I don't think there's a lovelier place than the Hay Barn Hampshire to spend a day among like minded people to learn, have fun and get away from the humdrum."

Victoria Reeding

"I've attended 3 workshops at the Hay Barn Hampshire and each time I have come away feeling, rested, educated and ready to tackle another day at my office job"

Iona Bowen

"Lara and the Hay Barn Hampshire team have such an eye when it comes to selecting workshops for their customers - I've enjoyed all of the ones I've attended"

Prillcilla Pollara