When is Pannage? Monday 14 September – Sunday 29 November 2026 One of the New Forest's most fascinating autumn traditions is about to begin. Each year, pigs are released onto the Forest to roam beneath the trees, snuffling their way through fallen acorns as part of the centuries-old tradition of…
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The best way to experience the New Forest isn't always from behind the wheel. Whether you're arriving by train, choosing to leave the car behind for the day or looking for a more sustainable way to explore, travelling car-free allows you to slow down, discover hidden corners and experience the New…
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Summer doesn't always have to be packed with plans. Sometimes, the best days in the New Forest are the ones where nothing much happens at all. A slow walk beneath the trees. A picnic shared with friends. Coffee brewed outside a tent while the morning mist lingers between the woodland. An afternoon…
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Discover wide-open heathlands, ancient woodland trails, and secret coastlines - all on foot. Walking is one of the best ways to experience the magic of New Forest in summer. Whether you’re wandering through sun-dappled woodland, following trails across the heath, or tracing the coastline with sea…
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For a few short weeks each spring, the New Forest transforms. Woodland floors become a sea of violet-blue, sunlight filters through fresh green leaves, and the air carries that unmistakable scent of spring. Bluebell season is one of the most special times to visit the New Forest. It’s fleeting…
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Quiet walks, lesser-known landscapes and places that reward curiosity. The New Forest is often celebrated for its iconic viewpoints and popular trails - but look a little closer and you’ll discover quieter corners that feel wonderfully untouched. These are places woven into the New Forest’s walking…
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As the seasons turn and winter takes hold, the New Forest reveals a quieter kind of beauty. The air is crisp, the trees are bare, and the landscape opens up - giving you a front-row seat to the forest’s unique nature and wonderful residents. From hardy ponies and foraging pigs to rare birds along…
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Sometimes, the best way to reconnect with yourself - and the world around you - is to slow things down. And there’s nowhere better to do just that than here in the New Forest. With its peaceful villages, ancient woodlands, open heathland and winding coast, the New Forest is full of those small…
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There’s something timeless about the pairing of a scenic New Forest walk and a visit to a country pub. With over 140 miles of footpaths, wide open heathland, ancient woodland, and countless friendly places to stop and refuel, it’s no wonder pub walks are one of the best ways to enjoy the New Forest…
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There’s something quietly magical about the tail end of summer in the New Forest. The pace has slowed, and the landscape is shifting – from the vibrant purples of high summer to the soft, golden tones of early autumn. The light is lower, the days are gentler, and there's a calm that wraps around…
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