New Forest Blog

Top dog-friendly days out in the New Forest

The New Forest is one of the most dog-friendly destinations in the UK. With miles of pathways through ancient woodland and open heathland as well as a warm welcome across many local businesses, it’s a place where both you and your dog can truly relax and explore together. From scenic New Forest…

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Why choose Harry’s Campsites in the New Forest?

Step into a summer escape with Harry’s Campsites this year, with three sites to choose from; Harry’s Field, Harry’s Meadow, The Old Airfield – choose your pitch in one of our relaxed, back-to-nature locations. Save the long drives and lugging stuff for miles, the New Forest is right on your doorstep…

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The New Forest’s Top 10 Beauty Spots

Breathe it in. The wide-open heathlands. The scent of pine. The glint of sunlight through ancient trees. New Forest is full of wildlife and beauty - but where are the truly unmissable views and scenery? We’ve rounded up ten of the most stunning spots to inspire your next visit. 1. Blackwater…

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Snacks have become healthy, innovative and sustainable!

New Forest Fruit Snacks were born from a genius idea of Sandy Booth, Owner of The New Forest Fruit Company and a fervent advocate of reducing food waste. Where it all began… Sandy Booth got the love of farming from his father and spent years learning essential farming techniques including plant…

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Top things to do this May in the New Forest

As spring begins to draw to an end, summer begins to unfurl its grasp on the New Forest. Catch the end of the carpets of blue and purple as the bluebell woods begin to finish and absorb the vibrant greens from the freshly opened leaves from the forest’s canopy. With two bank holiday weekends and the…

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Peaceful Self-Catering Stays Near Ringwood in the New Forest

If you’re dreaming of a countryside escape where woodland walks, open skies and gentle rural living set the pace, Upper Kingston Farm Cottages offer a welcoming base just outside Ringwood, in the heart of the New Forest. Set on a working farm, these beautifully kept self-catering cottages combine…

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Where to see bluebells in the New Forest

For a few short weeks each spring, the New Forest transforms. Woodland floors become a sea of violet-blue, sunlight filters through fresh green leaves, and the air carries that unmistakable scent of spring. Bluebell season is one of the most special times to visit the New Forest. It’s fleeting…

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