They’ve been described as Nature’s Fireworks and when you see them you’ll understand why! As the temperatures drop and the days shorten, the trees in the magical New Forest explode with colour; from brilliant scarlet to bright gold, hot pink to flaming orange. Then there’s the heathlands; bursting…
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With autumn in full swing, make the most of the beautiful outdoors by taking in all that the New Forest has to offer in October. Here we explore some of the top things to do in the New Forest this October… Walk to your heart’s content October is a fantastic time to brush off those walking boots and…
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Festivals have been few and far between this year but there’s one which always takes place no matter what’s happening – harvest festival. So what better time to visit the New Forest and sample some of the fabulous food and drink that’s produced locally at this time of year? If you fancy a forage…
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Now the kids are back to school, it’s time to start planning ahead and organising a fantastic October Half Term for the whole family… and there’s no better place to enjoy a staycation this October Half Term than in the New Forest! You’re spoilt for choice with so many brilliant places to stay here…
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*UPDATE : THIS YEAR'S PANNAGE SEASON HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 21ST DECEMBER 2020. For 2020, pannage in the New Forest begins on Monday 14th September and *has been extended into late December. This is due to a another bumper crop of acorns across the forest. The practice of pannage (also known as…
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As the leaves begin to change and the summer heat eases off, September is a beautiful time of year to make that trip you’ve been thinking of to the New Forest. In this blog, we showcase just some of the fabulous reasons why you should get planning your next New Forest adventure… 1. Watch the autumn…
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Leaf Peeping is the lovely American term for the very agreeable pastime of travelling to photograph and marvel over Nature’s Fireworks – when the solid green tree canopy becomes a wonderland of colour as its leaves turn scarlet, orange and gold. Want to give it a go? Step into our Ancient Woodlands…
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