New Forest Blog

White Stuff to open in Ringwood

Much-loved British lifestyle brand White Stuff opens new store during October half term, with four days of launch celebrations. The Furlong in Ringwood has announced the arrival of British fashion and lifestyle brand White Stuff, which will open its doors on Thursday 29th October 2026, bringing its…

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New Forest Eats ‘n’ Treats returns for 2026

Sunday 15 November 2026 | 10am-3pm | Brockenhurst College Get ready for one of the most exciting festive events in the New Forest calendar as New Forest Eats ‘n’ Treats returns to Brockenhurst College on Sunday 15 November 2026. Back by popular demand, this Christmas shopping and food & drink…

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The Halloween Spooktacular begins at Paultons Park tomorrow

Spooky season is upon us, and you won't want to miss Paultons Park's Halloween Spooktacular running from 9th October- 2nd November. The park will be decorated with thousands of pumpkins and straw hay bales, transporting families into the fang-tastic season with Tornado Springs and Peppa Pig World…

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Make Rhinefield House part of your New Forest day

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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Find your autumn escape at Shorefield

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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Is summer really the best time to visit the New Forest?

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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The New Forest Food Festival is back for 2026

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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Grow With the Flow: A New Forest Garden Escape

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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