There’s no better way to cool off on a hot summer’s day than with a refreshing dip. Fortunately, the magical New Forest is home to more than 40 miles of tranquil shoreline and beaches, as well as a number of hotels which have sparkling outdoor pools. Here’s our guide for finding the perfect one for…
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Hip hip hooray – it’s the first day of summer today! Perhaps the happiest season of the year, with sun, outdoor adventures, delicious food and stunning colours all around. There is nowhere better to love this season than in the New Forest. Here’s our top 10 reasons to visit the New Forest in summer……
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If you’ve always wanted to celebrate a summer solstice but couldn’t face the Stonehenge schlepp, then may we make a suggestion? Come and celebrate this magical moment in the calendar year, when the night is at its shortest and the day is at its longest, in the New Forest. Why? Well, we’re not short…
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Summer is well and truly on here now making July a perfect time for lots of outdoor adventures. With acres of forest to explore, a gorgeous coastline and an abundance of footpaths and bridleways to follow, what’s stopping you from visiting the New Forest? Take a look at some of the top things to do…
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A picnic in the New Forest is a summer favourite and the perfect pastime on a sunny day! Get together with family and friends, or enjoy some quiet time with someone close, and head out into the New Forest to enjoy the ultimate alfresco dining experience in our National Park. Grazing through a…
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On Sunday 18 June, we celebrate dads here in the New Forest! Whether your father figure is your dad, grandad, step dad or another significant male role model, you’ll be sure to find loads of ways to spoil him! Take a look at some of the special things you can do this Father’s Day and be sure to…
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When the pandemic hit in 2020 we all realised just how much we missed the great outdoors once it was taken away from us. Since then interest in research on our mental connection to the natural world has skyrocketed. So, what are the benefits of being in nature and why does it make us feel good? 1…
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Get out those glad rags hanging at the back of the wardrobe, apply the sunscreen and get ready for a summer of amazing festivals and events here in the New Forest. Whether you are looking for ideas for all the family, love anything foodie or just fancy a day out with a difference, you’ll find plenty…
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