30 JULY – 1 AUGUST 2024 The New Forest and Hampshire County Show returns for the three-day annual event with dazzling displays, games, livestock competitions, and many more family-friendly activities. Try the local food and drink with a host of caterers around the showground. Join us on 30 July – 1…
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The brand-new flume ride, Splash Lagoon, is now open at Paultons Park. Splash Lagoon is a family-friendly water boat ride that takes young explorers on a Jurassic adventure in the dinosaur-themed world of Lost Kingdom. The new family flume is complete with meandering rapids and an exciting drop into…
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We like to think of ourselves as the friendliest bike hire centre in the New Forest, with the best reviews and the best customer service. We have been operating in Burley for nearly 25 years, and have seen the major changes within the New Forest and indeed the bike industry. We primarily specialise…
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Lymington is gearing up for their annual three-day boutique festival taking place at Bath Road Park on Friday 12 th – Sunday 14 th July. The festival welcomes Chris Bavin, the award-winning writer and food broadcaster to host the Chefs Stage alongside drinks expert Helena Nicklin. New for this year…
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If you love getting back to nature and enjoy being in the great outdoors but don’t have your own camping equipment, don’t worry! Glamping, is the perfect solution with pre-erected bell tents that are already pitched and ready for you to stay in. Camping in the New Forest have four locations with…
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Whether it’s suggestions for summer days or ideas for what to do with your toddler in the rain, we’ve put together some of our top things to do with toddlers in the New Forest. With some big-name attractions through to activities to help burn off any excess energy your toddler may have, take a look…
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Discover the joy of exploring the New Forest e-bike style; an exhilarating adventure, for everyone Are you eager to explore the great outdoors on two wheels but don’t fancy getting hot and sweaty or dealing with a sore bottom from a ‘butter knife’ seat? If so, you’re not alone! Say hello to our June…
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We didn’t realise how popular New Forest cycling would become when we first hopped off a train on borrowed bikes to explore the woodland trails around Brockenhurst. Within 3 months, we’d raised a small business loan, moved from Bournemouth and set up business in a shed in a pub car park. The rest as…
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There’s no better way to cool off on a hot summer’s day than with a refreshing dip. Fortunately, the magical New Forest offers over 40 miles of serene shoreline and beaches, as well as several hotels boasting sparkling outdoor pools. Here’s our guide to finding the perfect swimming spot for you…
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Planning a picnic, walk or outdoor activity in the magical New Forest? Then listen up, because we’ve got some helpful information on how to avoid an encounter with one of the New Forest’s least lovely inhabitants – ticks! Members of the arachnid family, ticks are tiny, spider-like insects the size…
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