New Forest Blog

A Celebration of Christmas at Paultons Park begins tomorrow!

It's the most wonderful time of the year... get ready for Christmas at Paultons Park! The UK’s number one theme park and home of Peppa Pig World, would love you to join them for their A Celebration of Christmas event, running on weekends and selected dates from 6th December. For the first time ever…

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Paws for thought: A dog’s stay at South Lawn Hotel

Reviewed by Ruby the Spaniel My name’s Ruby and I’m a regular at South Lawn in Milford on Sea. My mum and dad take me to the New Forest whenever they get the chance, and we always stay at South Lawn — there’s nowhere quite like it. From the moment I bounce through the door, I’m treated like one of…

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A season of flavour, fun & festivities at Hockey’s

Autumn has well and truly arrived in the New Forest, and here at Hockey’s we’ve got a packed calendar full of delicious treats, seasonal experiences, and festive fun. From our free-roaming pannage pigs, to a ghoulishly great Halloween half term, and right through to Christmas sparkle - we’ve…

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Things to do in the New Forest this autumn | Stanwell House

As summer slips away and the New Forest turns golden, autumn becomes one of the most magical times to visit. Misty mornings roll across the heaths, woodlands glow in russet and amber, and seasonal wildlife brings the landscape to life. Whether you’re walking under canopies of copper leaves…

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Escape to autumn wellness with your star-aligned spa day

Autumn is a time of gentle change. The air turns crisp, the forest glows in golden light, and the pace of life slows. It’s the perfect time to pause, breathe, and focus on yourself. This autumn, we’re inviting you to the New Forest to rediscover balance, recharge your energy, and reset your…

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Relax at the New Forest’s New Spa Retreat

The New Forest Spa & Wellness Centre opened in May 2025 This calm, adult-only retreat offers a thoughtfully designed mix of heat and cold therapies inspired by the surrounding landscape. Highlights include: A Finnish-style sauna with a Himalayan Salt Brick Wall A peaceful steam room enhanced with…

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Glamping in the New Forest – Bell Tent Stays from £150

Late August and September are a gentle reminder that summer doesn’t last forever. The orange tinge creeping over the leaves, and the first few spinning to the floor, signal the change to come. Make the most of this final part of the season by escaping to one of our Camping New Forest glamping…

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