New Forest Blog

A Celebration of Christmas at Paultons Park begins tomorrow!

It's the most wonderful time of the year... get ready for Christmas at Paultons Park! The UK’s number one theme park and home of Peppa Pig World, would love you to join them for their A Celebration of Christmas event, running on weekends and selected dates from 6th December. For the first time ever…

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Book Christmas breaks in the New Forest

Book Christmas Breaks in the New Forest Escape to the New Forest this Christmas and make the festive season one to remember. From twinkling lights in New Forest village high streets to festive feasts in cosy pubs and magical moments in nature, the New Forest is a wonderfully peaceful and…

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Halloween in the New Forest

When October arrives, the New Forest takes on a special kind of magic. From misty mornings and crunching leaves to ghostly tales and glowing pumpkins, there’s no better place to embrace the Halloween season. Whether you're after half-term family fun, a spine-tingling ghost walk or just a reason to…

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October half term in the New Forest

It may not feel like long since the kids went back to school, but it’ll soon be time to start planning your October half term adventures! From kicking through the fallen autumnal leaves on a New Forest stomp, to getting your spook on with some of our Halloween-themed activities, you will find plenty…

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Top things to do this October in the New Forest

As the forest leaves continue to turn to rich golds, yellows and oranges, October makes the perfect time for an autumnal explore of the beautiful New Forest. See if you can spot pigs snuffling on the forest floor as part of our annual pannage tradition, look for (but don’t touch!) colourful fungi…

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Where memories are made: A family stay at The Montagu Arms

Sometimes all you need is an escape to nature, swapping the wonderful bustle of city life with the rustle of leaves through the trees of an ancient woodland. A family break in the New Forest National Park gives every family member essential time to slow the pace a little; recharge, forget timetables…

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Top August Bank Holiday Events in the New Forest

Make the most of your August Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 23 August - Monday 25 August 2025 ) in New Forest with a mix of music, heritage, guided walks, gardens, and family fun. Whether you're after live concerts, forest exploration, or quiet time in a garden, there's something to elevate your…

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Top family days out in the New Forest

With the school summer holidays now in full swing, start planning your family adventures. Create lasting memories as you spend time together in our unique National Park. From dipping your toes in the water on our coastline, to soaking up the views of our heather-clad landscape on a family bike ride…

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The New Forest Food Festival is back, bigger and better!

THE NEW FOREST FOOD FESTIVAL IS BACK, BIGGER AND BETTER GRAB YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS BY 9TH AUGUST Taking place on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August, join us for a fantastic weekend of gastronomic delights. The two-day festival is the perfect way to enjoy delicious food, fantastic entertainment…

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