If you ask most visitors, they will probably say yes. Long sunny days, picnics in the woods or by the beach, walks alongside free-roaming ponies, and long lunches in beautiful beer gardens all make June, July and August an easy choice. But does that make it the best season of the year? Ask locals…
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GRAB YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS BEFORE 8TH AUGUST Taking place on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August, join us for a fantastic weekend of gastronomic delights. The two-day festival is the perfect way to enjoy delicious food, fantastic entertainment, mouth watery cookery demo’s and all-round family fun…
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Make the most of your August bank holiday weekend (Saturday 29 August - Monday 31 August 2026) in New Forest with a mix of heritage, music, guided walks, gardens, and family fun. Whether you're after forest exploration, quiet time, live music or outdoor adventures, there's plenty to keep you…
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Tucked away on the edge of Brockenhurst village, Daisybank Cottage is one of those places that guests often discover by chance and then return to time and time again. Combining boutique accommodation, thoughtful touches and a prime location in the New Forest National Park, this charming bed and…
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Keeping teenagers entertained isn't always easy - but the New Forest certainly helps. Whether they're adrenaline seekers, outdoor adventurers, animal lovers or happiest by the water, there's no shortage of ways to fill a day. From rollercoasters and watersports to wildlife parks, bike rides and…
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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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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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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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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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The New Forest is one of the UK's best destinations for family adventures. With miles of traffic-free cycling routes, family-friendly walking trails, exciting outdoor activities and plenty of opportunities to get close to nature, it's a place where children can run, explore and discover something…
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