As a predominantly rural community, the New Forest relies on both locals and visitor to support its economy. We love to champion our local producers, our independent stores and everything that embraces our community and we’d love it if you could too! Rather than shopping in the big name stores, take…
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Summer’s here and there has never been a better time to get out for a cheeky pint in the perfect pub garden. Here in the magical New Forest, we’re blessed with some of the best so, wherever you find yourself, you’ll always be near to somewhere you can pop into for a refreshing drink and something…
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Summer’s a great time to shake it up a little and try something new. So why not start by trying a different place to eat and discovering a whole new cuisine? It’s not for nothing that the magical New Forest is known as a Foodie’s Paradise – it’s one of the reasons our Taste the New Forest event is…
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Catch up with friends and family and book a sumptuous Afternoon Tea in the magical New Forest! Imagine the scene – a tower of delicate eclairs, Madeleines, macaroons, Victoria sponge and elegant little sandwiches, all topped off by a circle of scrumptious scones, home-made preserve and clotted…
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It won’t be long now until government restrictions lift and we can enjoy dining outdoors again. Plus, where better a place to enjoy a spot of al fresco fare than with the beautiful surroundings of the New Forest? From 12 April* pubs, restaurants and cafes & tea rooms across the New Forest can reopen…
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you may be wondering how you can make it extra special for your loved one this year, with all the current restrictions and closure of our favourite romantic venues! Don’t worry, you can still make your loved one feel on top of the world for this…
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Warm up and treat yourself to some delicious food with recipes shared with us from your favourite restaurants, pubs and hotels in the New Forest! At the moment, we have much more time on our hands to create divine dishes for your household for breakfast, lunch and dinner… and we even have plenty of…
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Although it may be getting colder, November is still a great time to get out crunching through those autumn leaves and to take in the warm colours of the trees before winter descends here in the New Forest. We have some fantastic events and activities running here this month, so there’s plenty to…
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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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Yippee! It’s nearly the Summer Holidays (or if you’re lucky, you might be on them already!)… and where better to spend the 6 weeks holidays with your family than in the New Forest? Staycations are the perfect way to get away this year to create some unforgettable summer memories, and after a…
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