New Forest Blog

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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The best places to see the trees in the New Forest

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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Summer sunrises and sunsets

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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Top beach days in the New Forest

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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Tick off your New Forest bucket list

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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Ten hidden gems in the New Forest

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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Best hotels with direct forest access

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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The New Forest’s top ten breath-taking viewpoints

The New Forest is full of beautiful views, with free-roaming animals, ancient trees, vast landscapes and special wildlife, but nothing beats a view where you can see for miles in the distance. That’s why we’ve listed some of our top locations for breathtaking views in the New Forest: 1. Piper’s…

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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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How to celebrate the winter solstice in the New Forest

The Winter Solstice of 2023 is nearly upon us! Just after 8am on Friday December 22, the sun will rise, marking the 24-hour period when the Northern hemisphere experiences the shortest day - and a night-time lasting 16 hours. This special time of year is traditionally celebrated as a season of…

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