New Forest Blog

Top Cycling Pit-Stops

The New Forest is well known for being a fantastic location to get out on a bike ride. Pass through ancient woodlands, discover beautiful views across heathlands and spot free-roaming animals grazing on the grasslands. Better still, there are loads of wonderful pit-stops along the way too – perfect…

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Visit Paultons Park and have the BEST. HALF TERM. EVER!

Home to 5 incredible themed lands including Tornado Springs and Peppa Pig World and with more than 70 exciting rides and attractions on over 140 acres of beautiful grounds, guests of all ages are guaranteed a fun-filled family day out! Tornado Springs Visit Tornado Springs and take a ride on Storm…

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Leave the car behind – the eco-friendly New Forest

Doing our bit for the planet shouldn’t mean missing out on seeing it and, fortunately for our lovely visitors, there’s lots of ways to leave the car behind when you visit the magical New Forest. Train travel from London Waterloo takes just 89 minutes and, with eight stations serving the entire New…

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Ice Cream & Sweet Treats in the New Forest

Get ready for a warm weekend ahead and pick out the perfect ice cream spots across the New Forest! Or, treat yourself to another sweet treat – ideal for sharing with friends and family on a day full of sunshine. Our top places for ice cream… On local high streets – If you visit our towns and…

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Top Things to Do in June in the New Forest

Flaming June will soon be here, hopefully bringing with us those balmy summer nights and plenty of opportunities to soak up the great outdoors. Take a look at what you can join in with this month… Get active in the glorious New Forest With longer days, June is the perfect time to get outdoors and…

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Top Ways to Spend the Spring Bank Holiday

As we approach the third Bank Holiday of the month, from May 27-29, it’s good to know there are all kinds of wonderful things lined up for you to enjoy in our beautiful part of the world. So, why not make the longer weekend count by getting outdoors for an all-new adventure in the magical New…

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Our Guide to a Dog Friendly Holiday

No one wants to leave their furry friend behind when they’re off on holiday - but if you come to the magical New Forest, you really don’t have to! With more than 20 dog-friendly hotels; as well as holiday parks, wonderful walks, rivers to splash in and beaches to explore – not to mention Dogstival…

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Royal New Forest Facts

It’s nearly Coronation Day! So, in the spirit of all the amazing things to come on May 6, here’s a few fabulous Royal New Forest Facts to get you started. 1. Founded by a King Everyone knows the date of 1066, when William of Normandy defeated the unfortunate King Harold at the Battle of Hastings…

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Top things to do in May Half Term in the New Forest

Whether you are looking for an action-packed adventure for the May half term or some low-cost ways to entertain the children, there’s plenty happening here in the New Forest! Choose from days out with the little ones at the ever-popular Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park – with the thrills and rides…

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Top Adrenaline Activities

Get that adrenaline pumping! The New Forest is full of fun activities and extreme sports that will get your heart racing and give you that rush of excitement. It’s good to feel adrenaline once in a while, it gets the blood flowing through the body and it increases respiration and glucose levels…

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