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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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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Exploring the New Forest via circular walks is the best and most convenient way to discover the unique nature and wildlife within. Following circular walks allow you to follow the pathways and truly immerse yourself in nature ending right back to where you started, without having to worry about…
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With the arrival of spring, March makes a delightful time to plan a visit to the New Forest. With the Easter holidays pushed back into April, March will offer the visitor a quieter time of year, ideal for beautiful forest walks and evenings sitting under the stars. This March, there’s plenty to see…
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After what has felt like quite a gap since the Christmas holidays, we are now seeing the approach of February half term. With Hampshire’s schools breaking up from 17th-21st February, there will be plenty of family fun to be had both indoors and outdoors across the New Forest. Plan your days out over…
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It may be one of the biggest hitters on the UK’s Best Places To Live lists, but Brockenhurst is just one of a string of beautiful New Forest towns and villages all waiting for you to discover. Each has its own unique character and history but what they do have in common are great places to eat…
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It may be the shortest month, but February still packs a punch for when it comes for things to do here in the New Forest. Wrap up for a winter walk Wrap up warm and head to the great outdoors. The New Forest lends itself to some stunning winter walks. Blow those cobwebs away by taking a bracing walk…
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The New Forest is a haven for dog lovers, and an absolute paradise for our dogs, offering a wide range of adventures that you and your four-legged friend can enjoy together. From walks in nature and cosy pubs to fascinating attractions that welcome well-behaved pooches, there’s something for…
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Stuck in a rut on what to do when the weather isn’t playing ball? Check out some of the top indoor attractions found in the New Forest. From state-of-the-art museums through to indoor climbing walls, plan your visit to some of these amazing days out. Step into our fascinating museums Whether you…
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