Places in the New Forest that’ll trick you into thinking you’ve travelled the world There’s a special kind of magic in the New Forest – a way the light filters through the trees, how the land opens out into big skies, and the way it quietly surprises you around every bend. Sometimes, those surprises…
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Spring in the New Forest is nothing short of magical. As the landscape awakens with fresh greenery, birdsong fills the air, and new life emerges across the heathlands and woodlands, there’s no better time to explore this special place. With longer, sun-filled days ahead, here are some of the best…
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What are you looking for in your next holiday? Beautiful landscapes? Wildlife? The chance to visit new places or explore favourite ones in a whole new way? Old, yet ever new, the New Forest has got you covered. Whether you want to walk, cycle or ride; camp, cosy up in a beamed cottage, or luxuriate…
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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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The New Forest, filled with ancient woodlands, rolling heathlands and vast grasslands, is a breathtaking location where you can truly immerse yourself in nature. For tree lovers, the New Forest is a true paradise. From ancient oaks and towering redwoods, to idyllic glades and beautiful woodlands…
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Experiencing the colourful magic of sunrises and sunsets is a wonderful moment, and there’s no better place to witness these this natural phenomenon than in the New Forest. Legend has it that midsummer is a time when the magic is at its peak, with fairies and spirits reaching out to humans and the…
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The magical New Forest is famous for its roaming ponies, wonderful wildlife and glorious acres of woodland and heaths. But did you know that we also have more than 40 miles of peaceful, uncrowded, ‘secret’ coastline, offering some of the UK’s top beach day experiences? From shoreside fish and chip…
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With some experts calculating that our average time on Planet Earth is just 4,000 weeks, it’s no surprise that so many of us have a Bucket List of things we want to see and do before it’s time to go. Bucket Lists help us focus on what’s really important to us but the ideas on them don’t have to be…
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The magical New Forest has so many world-class attractions and amazing places to visit that it’s easy to overlook the other side of this beautiful area – our hidden gems and secret spots. They are the places that only the locals know; the sights and spectacles you’ve maybe never heard of, or the…
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What are the New Forest’s best hotels with direct forest access? It’s a question that we’re always being asked and we don’t blame people because visiting the New Forest, with its unique roaming ponies, donkeys and wildlife, is one of the UK’s most magical holiday experiences. If you want to step or…
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