Set in the heart of the New Forest, Rhinefield House Hotel is one of those places that’s worth making time for. With its grand architecture, historic interiors and 40 acres of beautiful grounds, there’s plenty to enjoy whether you’re staying overnight or simply visiting for a few hours. Come for…
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...You Couldn’t Make it Up – Or Could you? Somewhere in the vast and largely unremarkable folder marked Things The Universe Did On Purpose , tucked between "the exact chemical composition of custard" and "why wasps exist at all," you will find a small, damp footnote about a Hampshire drainage pipe in…
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When the summer holiday rush comes to an end, a special kind of magic arrives in the New Forest. The days become a little calmer, the air a little crisper and the landscape slowly transforms as greens give way to shades of gold, copper and red. Autumn is a wonderful time to slow down, explore and…
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If you ask most visitors, they will probably say yes. Long sunny days, picnics in the woods or by the beach, walks alongside free-roaming ponies, and long lunches in beautiful beer gardens all make June, July and August an easy choice. But does that make it the best season of the year? Ask locals…
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GRAB YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS BEFORE 8TH AUGUST Taking place on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August, join us for a fantastic weekend of gastronomic delights. The two-day festival is the perfect way to enjoy delicious food, fantastic entertainment, mouth watery cookery demo’s and all-round family fun…
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There's something quietly restorative about an English country garden, the hum of bees, the scent of roses after rain, the sense that time slows down the moment you step outside. It's this feeling we've bottled up into our newest package, Grow with the Flow, a New Forest break designed for anyone…
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The following is based on a press release issued by the New Forest Show. The newly recognised New Forest Flag will be officially unveiled during the opening day of the New Forest Show, with the launch taking place on Tuesday 28 July 2026 during the Grand Parade at 3pm in the East Ring. The flag…
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As the days grow longer and the evenings soften into golden light, summer arrives in Lymington with a rhythm all of its own. Between the New Forest and the Solent coastline, Stanwell House becomes a destination shaped by outdoor living, relaxed luxury, and memorable dining experiences. At the heart…
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Summer in the New Forest is all about slowing down and enjoying the little moments. A peaceful walk beneath ancient trees, a picnic out on the heathland, an ice cream by the coast or discovering an independent shop tucked away in one of the New Forest’s charming villages. And when it comes to sweet…
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There’s a certain feeling that comes with arriving at the New Forest & Hampshire County Show 2026 as a member. The morning feels calm and you’re not weaving through crowds trying to work out where to start first. Instead, the day unfolds gradually, leaving more time to properly enjoy everything the…
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