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Top things to do in the New Forest this February

The days are beginning to get longer and you can still enjoy the benefits of log fires, cosy pubs and long winter walks on crisp mornings during February. The New Forest becomes as magical as ever in February with frosty scenes and perhaps even a dapple of snow across the heathland. So, pop on those…

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Plan Your February Half Term in the New Forest

With Christmas come and gone, now’s the time to start planning for a fun-filled February half-term. Luckily, because there is so much to do here, inside or out, the New Forest is the perfect place to spend it! Whether you’re coming for a day or a week, we have all the best ideas for how to enjoy…

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Walking and Cycling Holidays

If your New Year’s Resolution is to get fitter, get outside more and appreciate the natural environment then there’s only one thing for it – book a walking or cycling holiday (or both!) in the New Forest immediately. Why? Well, apart from the well-documented benefits of being in the outdoors –…

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Top things coming up in 2020

Christmas is still coming – but so is a brand-new year and a new decade, too! So it’s good to know that here in the magical New Forest our amazing local businesses and event organisers have been planning lots of wonderful things for you to do and some have incredibly exciting developments for…

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Holidays in the New Forest

It’s never too early to be thinking about booking your annual break – or a cheeky mid-weeker or weekend away for next year, come to think of it! So, let us help you with some ideas! The magical New Forest is the perfect place to indulge in a getaway. We’re only 90 minutes by train from London and…

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‘Supper & stay’ with New Forest Hotels

As the leaves of summer lull themselves to sleep, scattering across the woodlands in rich shades of reds and yellows and the sun slowly moves lower in the sky casting a golden glow across the heathlands, the mornings become instantly chilly, the nights draw in and you know, autumn has arrived. And…

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Top 10 reasons to visit the New Forest from late September onwards

September, October and November are often referred to as the New Forest’s ‘shoulder months’. With the area being less busy, it’s a great time to get away and discover the tranquillity and beauty of our National Park and surrounding areas without the crowds you’d expect in the summer months. Here are…

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Camping with Pets

It’s easy to see why the New Forest is a camping holiday favourite, grown-ups and kids alike love this area, but they’re not the only ones! Dogs simply can’t get enough of those wide-open spaces and beautiful forest trails which make for a paw-fect dog-friendly holiday. There are so many reasons to…

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Why bring your Dog to the New Forest?

Because the New Forest is a pooches’ paradise, that’s why! According to the New Forest National Park Authority, 25,000 dog walks take place here each day but there is so much space you could walk for hours and never see another hound. We have more than 140 miles of tracks and footpaths, through…

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Top 10 Places to Stay with a Swimming Pool in the New Forest

Are you dreaming of a summer holiday where you can chillout by the pool and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and hot sunshine? Well, The New Forest is the perfect place to come and luxuriate on a break away from everyday life this summer! We have a great choice of Hotels, Holiday Parks and even Self…

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