New Forest Blog

Top Christmas events and days out

With just over a month until the big day, it’s time to start planning your Christmas fun – with days out and some fantastic Christmas events to get you feeling all warm and festive. With magical forests and gorgeous scenery, the New Forest is the perfect place to spend time in the lead up to…

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New Forest Eats ‘n’ Treats 19 Nov

New Forest Eats ‘n’ Treats Christmas shopping and entertainment event at Brockenhurst College in association with Go New Forest and New Forest Marque – Sunday 19 Nov, 11:00am – 4:00pm Christmas shoppers can browse and purchase an array of unique, locally-produced, artisan products, as well as enjoy…

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Eat, Drink and be Merry in the New Forest this Festive Season.

As Autumn sets in, now is the perfect time to start planning your festive celebrations. Gather your nearest and dearest, or invite your co-workers for something a little different this year. At the Montagu Arms Hotel in Beaulieu, you can indulge on an unforgettable festive feast in the heart of the…

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Top Places to See Christmas Lights

Nothing says Christmas more than a thousand twinkling lights, brightening the darkest nights of the year. If you love a Christmas illumination, then make sure you visit the magical New Forest, where you’ll find all manner of displays; from simple, village Christmas trees, to the mighty Byron Road…

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Top Christmas Events in the New Forest

The lead up to Christmas is a busy time of year. If you aren’t sure where to start or are looking for some ideas on some top Christmas events to go to in and around the New Forest then you have come to the right place! Whether you are looking for some traditional family fun or perhaps a relaxing…

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Make the most of this magical time of year

Christmas is coming and at the Montagu Arms preparations are underway for your festive celebrations. The perfect Christmas gifts for loved ones These inspirational gift ideas are sure to be at the top of your Christmas gift list Traditional Afternoon Tea Give the gift of a time-honoured…

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Spend a magical Christmas in the New Forest

The countdown is on… it’s not long until Christmas will be here and where better a place to spend it than in the New Forest! With enchanting woodlands making for some fantastic wintery walks, cosy pubs with roaring log fires and a wealth of festive events and activities for all ages to take part in…

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New Forest Eats ‘n’ Treats - 20 Nov

New Forest Eats ‘n’ Treats Christmas shopping and entertainment event at Brockenhurst College in association with Go New Forest and New Forest Marque – 20 Nov, 11am – 4pm Christmas shoppers can browse and purchase an array of unique, locally-produced, artisan products, as well as enjoy a mix of…

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Christmas is coming...

With our giant, living Christmas trees, crisp, frosty walks, magical roaming ponies and wild deer – not to mention our amazing hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and inns – the New Forest is the perfect place for a cool or cosy Yule. If your idea of Christmas heaven is roaring fires, beautiful…

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It’s time to get your shop on for Christmas!

There are 17 shopping days to Christmas. Which means you have just over two weeks to get the presents, food, decoration and everything else sorted before the Big Day! And the best place to do this is in the magical New Forest. From Farmers’ Markets selling delicious local produce and the kind of…

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