New Forest Blog

Get active this January

As we step into the new year, the allure of fresh starts and new adventures pop into many people’s minds. And what better way to kickstart the year than immersing yourself in the natural wonders of the New Forest? It’s time to enjoy the great outdoors, get active and revitalize both body and mind…

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Our secret coast

We call it our secret coast – the 40 miles of tranquil shoreline that mark the place where the magical New Forest meets the sea – as many people don’t think of sea and sand when picturing the New Forest! Image - Lepe Country Park It’s a world of quiet beaches, elegant estuaries and a history…

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Reconnect with water

There can’t be many people who don’t know that being by water – the so-called Blue Mind effect – is super-beneficial to our wellbeing. Given the recent heatwave – with promises of more to come – isn’t it time you decided to reconnect with water and enjoy all the wonderful things it gives us? We…

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Benefits of being by the water

It’s been called ‘Blue Mind’ – the wonderful effect that you get from being by water – and with more than 40 miles of coast, plus rivers, streams, ponds and lakes here in the magical New Forest, we couldn’t agree more. The concept of Blue Mind was discussed by marine biologist Wallace J Nichols in…

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How to be Beside our Seaside

The New Forest’s coastline has always been one of our best-kept secrets. But not anymore! We have more than 40 miles of beautiful beaches for families to share, whether you want to hunt for fossils, stand on the shores where Queen Victoria first glimpsed Osborne House, or cool off in the current…

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