New Forest Blog

Glamping in the New Forest! With Camping in the Forest

If you love getting back to nature and enjoy being in the great outdoors but don’t have your own camping equipment, don’t worry! Glamping, is the perfect solution with pre-erected bell tents that are already pitched and ready for you to stay in. Camping in the New Forest have four locations with…

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Top things to do with toddlers in the New Forest

Whether it’s suggestions for summer days or ideas for what to do with your toddler in the rain, we’ve put together some of our top things to do with toddlers in the New Forest. With some big-name attractions through to activities to help burn off any excess energy your toddler may have, take a look…

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Guest blog: Jaunt-ebikes hire and experiences

Discover the joy of exploring the New Forest e-bike style; an exhilarating adventure, for everyone Are you eager to explore the great outdoors on two wheels but don’t fancy getting hot and sweaty or dealing with a sore bottom from a ‘butter knife’ seat? If so, you’re not alone! Say hello to our June…

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Top places to swim in the New Forest

There’s no better way to cool off on a hot summer’s day than with a refreshing dip. Fortunately, the magical New Forest offers over 40 miles of serene shoreline and beaches, as well as several hotels boasting sparkling outdoor pools. Here’s our guide to finding the perfect swimming spot for you…

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Tick tips for walking in the New Forest

Planning a picnic, walk or outdoor activity in the magical New Forest? Then listen up, because we’ve got some helpful information on how to avoid an encounter with one of the New Forest’s least lovely inhabitants – ticks! Members of the arachnid family, ticks are tiny, spider-like insects the size…

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A guide : The New Forest by train

Jump aboard the train to the New Forest and step into the fresh air of this charming location, full of wonderful places to explore and free roaming animals to spot. Not only is using the train a brilliant way to get to the New Forest, but it’s also handy to travel around when you’re here and hop…

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D-Day 80th Anniversary events in the New Forest

D-Day, which took place on 6 June 1944, was a pivotal World War II military operation that marked the beginning of the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe, known as Operation Overlord. The operation involved a massive amphibious assault by Allied forces on the beaches of Normandy, France, and it…

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Get your paws set for the ultimate doggy weekend

Staged in the beautiful Burley Park in the New Forest on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June, Dogstival is gearing up for a totally epic weekend for dogs and dog-lovers. Crowned ‘Best Pet Day Out in the UK’ award, Dogstival leads the pack as having the most ‘have a go’ activities than any other doggy…

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Holidaying with your dog in the New Forest

If you're a dog owner, you know the struggle of finding a dog-friendly hotel when planning a holiday. Luckily, the Montagu Arms Hotel in the heart of the New Forest offers the perfect solution for a getaway with your furry friends. What the hotel offers When you stay at this New Forest hotel with…

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