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…
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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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As the summer gently slips away and autumn’s arrival commences, see the changes in the New Forest as the leaves begin their transformation. Make the most of the remaining summer moments, with laidback wanders through the forest and peaceful evenings spend upon our coastline watching the boats bob…
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Breathe it in. The wide-open heathlands. The scent of pine. The glint of sunlight through ancient trees. New Forest is full of wildlife and beauty - but where are the truly unmissable views and scenery? We’ve rounded up ten of the most stunning spots to inspire your next visit. 1. Blackwater…
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Spring in the New Forest is a season of quiet transformation. Ancient woodland softens into fresh green, birdsong fills the air and across the heathlands new life begins to appear. With longer days and gentle sunshine returning, it’s one of the most rewarding times to explore the New Forest’s unique…
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Dogstival – Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st May 2026 Set in the heart of the New Forest, Dogstival is the UK’s most unique - and delightfully bonkers - festival dedicated to our four-legged best friends. On 30th & 31st May, Burley Park transforms into a full-blown doggy paradise, packed with…
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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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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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Feeling a bit meh? Or that you’ve been too busy to enjoy life? Either way, these could be signs that you need a New Forest break. Why the New Forest? Because our unique wild environment is the perfect place to relax, reconnect and enhance your mental and physical wellbeing. A study of 20,000 people…
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Thanks to new research, most of us know that taking time to be in a forest can help quell feelings of stress and anxiety and promote an atmosphere of wellbeing. Similar effects come from being near large bodies of water – lakes or the sea - and even birdwatching. Scientists have discovered that just…
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