New Forest Blog

It’s Pannage time!

When is Pannage? Looking for something truly unique? This year Pannage takes place in the New Forest from Monday 16 September to Friday 22 November 2024, giving you the chance to experience one of the forest’s most charming local traditions. What is Pannage? Pannage is when 600 pigs are released…

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Mindful moments in the New Forest

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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Top things to do in September in the New Forest

The mad rush of the school summer holidays will soon be behind us and now it’s time to settle into the start of the autumn months. What better way to do this is there than with a visit to the New Forest this September? September is a beautiful month to visit the New Forest. You’ll often find the New…

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Tips on caring for the New Forest

The New Forest is a special place, full of natural beauty and is home to a diverse range of wildlife and habitats. With rare animals, flora and fauna, several ancient and historical spaces, and being a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), it’s super important to preserve and protect this…

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How best to spend spring in the New Forest

Hooray – spring is finally here! With warmer weather, longer days and flowers blooming, this is a truly wonderful time of year, and where better to spend the season than in the New Forest? With spring now upon us, we’ve come up with ideas on the best way to spend spring in the New Forest… 1…

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10 reasons to visit in the autumn

Happy first day of autumn! With the leaves turning extraordinary hues of orange and the mischievous pigs roaming the forest floors … autumn is well and truly here in the New Forest. We’re super excited for the cosy season ahead of us – and the New Forest is the best place to enjoy the magic of…

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Autumn wildlife

Cooler days and darker nights mean only one thing – autumn’s coming! But, as summer slips away, don’t be sad – with the change of seasons comes the chance to release your inner David Attenborough and spot even more of the New Forest’s beautiful and unique wildlife. Along with our roaming ponies…

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Top Days Out for Animal Lovers in the New Forest

From the cute and furry to the scaly and fierce. Native to exotic, there are plenty of opportunities for days out for animal lovers here in the New Forest. Discover some of the animals that make the New Forest so special The New Forest is a haven to lots of animals. One of the things probably the…

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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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