New Forest Blog

A Celebration of Christmas at Paultons Park begins tomorrow!

It's the most wonderful time of the year... get ready for Christmas at Paultons Park! The UK’s number one theme park and home of Peppa Pig World, would love you to join them for their A Celebration of Christmas event, running on weekends and selected dates from 6th December. For the first time ever…

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Top things to do this December in the New Forest

As the New Forest begins its transformation into a Narnia-like landscape, spend time in our ancient woodland, embrace the great outdoors on a pre- or post-Christmas adventure and explore our towns and villages, soaked in tradition. There’s plenty to occupy you this December, whether you are looking…

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Top things to do this November in the New Forest

As winter begins to descend and the final autumn leaves begin to settle on the forest floor, November brings with it warm, cosy nights in front of roaring log fires, outdoor adventures where you can wrap up and a host of opportunities for some pre-Christmas excitement. The New Forest is a joy to…

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Book Christmas breaks in the New Forest

Book Christmas Breaks in the New Forest Escape to the New Forest this Christmas and make the festive season one to remember. From twinkling lights in New Forest village high streets to festive feasts in cosy pubs and magical moments in nature, the New Forest is a wonderfully peaceful and…

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October half term in the New Forest

It may not feel like long since the kids went back to school, but it’ll soon be time to start planning your October half term adventures! From kicking through the fallen autumnal leaves on a New Forest stomp, to getting your spook on with some of our Halloween-themed activities, you will find plenty…

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Top things to do this October in the New Forest

As the forest leaves continue to turn to rich golds, yellows and oranges, October makes the perfect time for an autumnal explore of the beautiful New Forest. See if you can spot pigs snuffling on the forest floor as part of our annual pannage tradition, look for (but don’t touch!) colourful fungi…

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Top August Bank Holiday Events in the New Forest

Make the most of your August Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 23 August - Monday 25 August 2025 ) in New Forest with a mix of music, heritage, guided walks, gardens, and family fun. Whether you're after live concerts, forest exploration, or quiet time in a garden, there's something to elevate your…

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Father’s Day celebrations in the New Forest

Mark Sunday 15 June in your calendars, block out the weekend for some great fun and adventures in the heart of the New Forest this year. Treat your male role model to some time surrounded by luscious woodlands on an outdoor adventure, share memories together on our coastline and feast upon some fine…

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