New Forest Blog

Grow With the Flow: A New Forest Garden Escape

There's something quietly restorative about an English country garden, the hum of bees, the scent of roses after rain, the sense that time slows down the moment you step outside. It's this feeling we've bottled up into our newest package, Grow with the Flow, a New Forest break designed for anyone…

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Where to buy New Forest Ice Cream 500ml tubs in the New Forest

Few things capture the taste of the New Forest quite like a tub of New Forest Ice Cream. Made in Lymington using fresh local milk and carefully selected ingredients, the new 500ml range has recently been refreshed with a vibrant new look and a selection of delicious new flavours. Even better, two…

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Top things to do this August in the New Forest

Plan your visit to the New Forest this August. A beautiful time of year, see the purple haze from the swathes of heather on our heathlands. Spend perfect days on family bike rides or by enjoying relaxing outside activities such as canoeing and horse riding. Mark some dates in your diary for some…

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New Forest Show to officially unveil the New Forest Flag

The following is based on a press release issued by the New Forest Show. The newly recognised New Forest Flag will be officially unveiled during the opening day of the New Forest Show, with the launch taking place on Tuesday 28 July 2026 during the Grand Parade at 3pm in the East Ring. The flag…

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Flavours of the New Forest

There's something special about eating in the New Forest. Perhaps it's enjoying strawberries picked just a few hours before. Maybe it's a slice of homemade cake after a woodland walk, a picnic surrounded by free-roaming ponies, or sitting in a sunny pub garden enjoying dishes made with ingredients…

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Top beach days in the New Forest

When the sun is shining, there's nowhere quite like the New Forest coast. While many people know the New Forest for its ancient woodland, free-roaming ponies and open heathland, fewer realise that it also boasts more than 40 miles of beautiful coastline. From peaceful shingle beaches and nature-rich…

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The New Forest’s top ten breathtaking viewpoints

From sweeping heathland and ancient woodland to coastal panoramas and hidden hilltops, the New Forest is home to some truly spectacular views. Whether you're searching for the perfect sunrise spot, a peaceful place to watch wildlife from a distance or simply somewhere to pause and appreciate the…

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How best to spend summer in the New Forest

Long, sun-filled days. Heathland glowing purple with heather. Picnics beneath ancient trees and evenings spent watching the sunset over the coast. Summer is one of the most memorable times to visit the New Forest. Whether you're planning a day trip, weekend escape or longer holiday, here are ten of…

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