New Forest Blog

Five summer activities to do at Lepe Country Park

Lepe Country Park is a spectacular spot for a beach trip this summer. Whether you want to visit historic remains, enjoy a calming coastal walk at the edge of the New Forest, or sip a refreshing drink while soaking up stunning panoramic views of the Solent, there’s something for everyone. Here are…

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Summer sunrises and sunsets

Experiencing the colourful magic of sunrises and sunsets is a wonderful moment, and there’s no better place to witness these this natural phenomenon than in the New Forest. Legend has it that midsummer is a time when the magic is at its peak, with fairies and spirits reaching out to humans and the…

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Top things to do this August in the New Forest

The summer holidays are in full swing, there’s a bank holiday weekend to enjoy and the weather is (hopefully!) very much playing ball. That’s it, August is just around the corner! Make the most of your August by putting the New Forest top of your agenda. We’ve got some fabulous events taking place…

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Top beach days in the New Forest

The magical New Forest is famous for its roaming ponies, wonderful wildlife and glorious acres of woodland and heaths. But did you know that we also have more than 40 miles of peaceful, uncrowded, ‘secret’ coastline, offering some of the UK’s top beach day experiences? From shoreside fish and chip…

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Top things to do with the kids in the New Forest

Stuck for ideas on what to do with the kids over the summer holidays and beyond? The New Forest offers some amazing opportunities to get active, enjoy the outside amongst beautiful surroundings and to create lots of fantastic memories together. Let’s take a look at some of the activities and…

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New Forest Food Festival – The perfect family day out this summer

Get Your Early Bird Tickets Now! Brought to you by the Hinton Admiral Estate, the first-ever New Forest Food Festival is the perfect day out for you and you family this Summer. Taking place over two days in the heart of Hinton, Christchurch (just off the A35) on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th August…

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The Great Outdoors

The sun is out, the sky is blue and the days are gloriously long. Yes, British Summer Time is officially here, so let us introduce you to our Great Outdoors – where the New Forest’s magic really happens! The New Forest has more than 140,000 acres of woodland and heath, as well as rivers, beaches and…

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Guest blog: PEDALL Inclusive Cycling

Supporting access for all into the beautiful New Forest using our large fleet of specialist cycles! At PEDALL we are passionate about two things. 1. Providing access to the New Forest for all, no matter what barrier people may face. 2. Improving health, happiness, and well-being through our…

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Tick off your New Forest bucket list

With some experts calculating that our average time on Planet Earth is just 4,000 weeks, it’s no surprise that so many of us have a Bucket List of things we want to see and do before it’s time to go. Bucket Lists help us focus on what’s really important to us but the ideas on them don’t have to be…

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