As late spring paints the New Forest with fresh greens and blooms, the Spring bank holiday weekend (Saturday 24 – Monday 26 May 2025) invites you to step outside, explore, and make memories. Whether you’re chasing folklore adventures, live music, colourful markets, or peaceful walks, there's…
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Let your imaginations run free this half term. The New Forest landscape is inviting you in, to spend time in nature and to create memories to cherish for years to come. Make time this May half term for some amazing outdoor adventures. Enjoy walks together through bluebell woods, be captivated and…
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Early May bank holiday weekend is just around the corner, falling on Monday 6 May 2025. And here in the New Forest, we’ve got plenty lined up to help you make the most of the long weekend. Whether you're dreaming of blooming gardens, forest trails, scenic boat trips or fascinating local history…
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Step into the beautiful New Forest this Eastertime, where bluebells adorn glades of woodland and where ponies roam freely. This Easter, you can not only witness the seasonal changes in our National Park but take part in a whole host of events and activities to keep all ages entertained. Read on as…
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The final bank holiday weekend of the summer is fast approaching, now’s the perfect time to start planning your adventures to the New Forest. From family days out and activities, through to foodie events and live music, discover what you can do this August bank holiday weekend in the New Forest…
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It’s nearly Coronation Day! So, in the spirit of all the amazing things to come on May 6, here’s a few fabulous Royal New Forest Facts to get you started. 1. Founded by a King Everyone knows the date of 1066, when William of Normandy defeated the unfortunate King Harold at the Battle of Hastings…
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There will be bunting galore, Union Jacks waving and lots of royal excitement in May as we see the Coronation of King Charles III. The date of the King’s Coronation falls on Saturday 6 May, with an extra Bank Holiday granted on Monday 8 May – making the Coronation weekend an extra Bank Holiday…
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The first of the May bank holidays will soon be here. If you are looking to get away for the Early May Bank Holiday weekend, then the New Forest makes a great bolt hole! Falling at the end of April, with the Bank Holiday on Monday 1 May – plan a spring trip and make the most of the luscious green…
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Pack your picnics, pick your perfect spot on the beach and find an ideal spot for a sunny siesta – August is nearly here, ready to bring you some summertime adventures in the New Forest. Whether you are travelling as a family, on your own, with friends or as a couple, there are plenty of things to…
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From Thursday 2 - Sunday 5 June, we are being treated to an extra long Bank Holiday weekend in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. With long days and balmy nights, this upcoming Bank Holiday weekend is a fantastic opportunity to explore all that the New Forest has to offer. From themed…
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