The crowds have dispersed; the kids are back at school, and your favourite coffee shop has started selling various pumpkin flavoured beverages. You know what that means - summer is officially over and the New Forest’s secret season is finally here!
We may be biased but we believe the only true way to experience Autumn in the Forest is by pitching up and getting back to nature. You can take full advantage of the calm that descends over the Forest during this time of year with 25% off camping stays at any Camping New Forest site with the code ‘AUTUMNSTAY26’.
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To ensure the perfect autumn morning, get yourself out of your warm, comfy tent, brew a much need cuppa and sit all cosied up on your camping chair reading your latest book with your favourite fluffy blanket wrapped around you, listening to the sounds of the wind in the trees and the birds singing overhead. The leaves flutter in various shades of orange, a gentle breeze sending them dancing across a clear blue sky and a delightful bite is in the air after the suffocating heat of summer.
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After a lazy few hours of sausage sarnies, tea and peace, why not head out, straight from your pitch, through the freshly fallen leaves that crunch satisfyingly under your welly boots? The Autumn months come with some fantastic opportunities for wildlife spotting - not only are the iconic New Forest ponies still roaming freely, but as Pannage and Rutting Season gets underway you might also catch glimpses of pigs snuffling up acorns from the forest’s floor, and deer’s showing off their impressive, majestic antlers.
It’s not just wildlife that is out in full force during Autumn; you will be sure to see tiny fungi popping up everywhere as the Forest becomes a secret garden of curious little wonders, home to many majestic beings.
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After your stroll through the Forest head for some much-deserved comfort food at the local pub – expect roaring fires, pub dogs and fantastic grub. Luckily many of our campsites are within walking distance to a pub, including Ashurst, Hollands Wood, Aldridge Hill, Ocknell, so everyone can enjoy a pint or two!
The longer evenings mean that stargazing is once again on the agenda, and with most of our sites deep in the countryside, you are sure to see some incredible starry sights on a clear night.
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Camping in the Forest during autumn comes with a sense of total freedom and abundant adventure. The possibilities for perfect days spent with loved ones are endless and so easily achieved. This is the perfect season to visit if you’re after peace, quiet and perfectly cosy autumnal days.
Book your Autumn escape now by using the code ‘AUTUMNSTAY26’ for 25% off your stay at any of our Camping New Forest sites. T&C’s apply.