New Forest Blog

Spending a day on Beaulieu High Street

Beaulieu High Street is one of the New Forest's loveliest places to spend a day. They say, you haven’t been to the New Forest if you haven’t been to Beaulieu. With its beautiful historic buildings, donkeys roaming the high street, independent shops, welcoming cafés, galleries and wonderful places to…

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White Stuff to open in Ringwood

Much-loved British lifestyle brand White Stuff opens new store during October half term, with four days of launch celebrations. The Furlong in Ringwood has announced the arrival of British fashion and lifestyle brand White Stuff, which will open its doors on Thursday 29th October 2026, bringing its…

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Top things to do this November in the New Forest

As autumn continues and winter begins to creep in, November brings with it the remains of the rich reds, oranges and yellows of the autumn canopy. November in the New Forest sees those last chances to catch stunning autumnal walks in the forest, opportunities to sit in front of roaring log fires at…

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New Forest Eats ‘n’ Treats returns for 2026

Sunday 15 November 2026 | 10am-3pm | Brockenhurst College Get ready for one of the most exciting festive events in the New Forest calendar as New Forest Eats ‘n’ Treats returns to Brockenhurst College on Sunday 15 November 2026. Back by popular demand, this Christmas shopping and food & drink…

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Autumn on plate: Taste the New Forest this season

Autumn tastes good in the New Forest. It's the season of long lunches after crisp woodland walks, steaming mugs of coffee, Sunday roasts beside the fire and menus filled with the flavours of the changing season. Across the New Forest, our pubs, restaurants, cafés, farm shops and local producers make…

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New Forest tales and stories

When dusk falls and the trees cast long shadows across the heathland, the New Forest can feel like a landscape made for storytelling. For centuries, tales of dragons, giants, witches, ghosts, pixies and strange creatures have been woven into the history of this ancient landscape. Some explain…

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The Halloween Spooktacular begins at Paultons Park tomorrow

Spooky season is upon us, and you won't want to miss Paultons Park's Halloween Spooktacular running from 9th October- 2nd November. The park will be decorated with thousands of pumpkins and straw hay bales, transporting families into the fang-tastic season with Tornado Springs and Peppa Pig World…

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Book a Christmas break in the New Forest

Imagine waking up in the New Forest on a crisp winter morning. A slow breakfast before wrapping up for a woodland walk. Twinkling lights across New Forest village high streets. An afternoon spent Christmas shopping, followed by a festive dinner beside the fire. And perhaps a glimpse of free-roaming…

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Halloween in the New Forest

With a history intertwined with witchcraft and many a haunted building or two, there’s lots of reasons to get your spook on this Halloween in the New Forest. Delve into what’s going on this Halloween across the New Forest. From children’s trails to events not for the fainthearted, plus…

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October half term in the New Forest

With just a few weeks to go until the schools break up for October half term, it’s time to start thinking about your next New Forest adventures. Whether you are after some spooky fun, ways to get the kids outdoors or places to escape to if the weather isn’t playing ball, we’ve got loads of amazing…

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