New Forest Blog

It’s Pannage time in the New Forest

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 Big 5 - Animals of the New Forest

Meet the five free-roaming animals that shape the New Forest - and what makes each one so special. The New Forest is a place where animals roam free - not just for show, but as part of a centuries-old tradition that keeps this landscape alive. Wander along a woodland path or across an open heath…

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Animal Fact Files : Donkeys

Our Animal Fact Files focus on one animal that you can find in the New Forest and each blog will share lots of interesting facts about our animals, so everyone can learn and understand more about the wonderful wildlife in our beautiful National Park… Top facts about Donkeys in the New Forest: -…

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Animal Fact Files : Deer

Our Animal Fact Files focus on one animal that you can find in the New Forest and each blog will share lots of interesting facts about our animals, so everyone can learn and understand more about the wonderful wildlife in our beautiful National Park… Top facts about Deer in the New Forest: - There…

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Animal Fact Files : Pigs

Our Animal Fact Files focus on one animal that you can find in the New Forest and each blog will share lots of interesting facts about our animals, so everyone can learn and understand more about the wonderful wildlife in our beautiful National Park… Top facts about Pigs in the New Forest: - Pigs…

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Animal Fact Files : Ponies

Our Animal Fact Files focus on one animal that you can find in the New Forest and each blog will share lots of interesting facts about our animals, so everyone can learn and understand more about the wonderful wildlife in our beautiful National Park… Top facts about Ponies in the New Forest: -…

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Animal Fact Files : Reptiles

Our Animal Fact Files focus on one animal that you can find in the New Forest and each blog will share lots of interesting facts about our animals, so everyone can learn and understand more about the wonderful wildlife in our beautiful National Park… Top facts about reptiles in the New Forest: -…

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Animal Fact Files : Sheep

Our Animal Fact Files will focus on one animal that you can find in the New Forest and each blog will share lots of interesting facts about our animals, so everyone can learn and understand more about the wonderful wildlife in our beautiful National Park… Top facts about sheep in the New Forest: -…

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Animal Fact Files : Birds

Our Animal Fact Files will focus on one animal that you can find in the New Forest and each blog will share lots of interesting facts about our animals, so everyone can learn and understand more about the wonderful wildlife in our beautiful National Park… Top facts about Birds in the New Forest: -…

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Animal Fact Files : Cattle

Our Animal Fact Files will focus on one animal that you can find in the New Forest and each blog will share lots of interesting facts about our animals, so everyone can learn and understand more about the wonderful wildlife in our beautiful National Park… Top facts about Cattle in the New Forest: -…

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