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Top Halloween events in the New Forest

It’s time to get your spook on with some top Halloween events taking place here in the New Forest. From creepy trails to follow through to ghoulish rollercoaster rides, you’ll find plenty of entertainment for all ages this Halloween. Here are some of our top Halloween events taking place in the New…

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Visit the New Forest x Sandy Balls

Celebrate Halloween, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve at Sandy Balls: A Getaway Like No Other! As the air grows crisper and the days shorter, there's no better place to immerse yourself in the magic of Sandy Balls. Nestled on the edge of the New Forest near Fordingbride, Sandy Balls offers a winter…

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The New Forest’s spookiest locations

From cursed paintings to the ghosts of dead kings; from covens of witches to spectral monks, this part of the world is home to far more than its fair share of apparitions, phantoms and creepy goings-on. So, as we glide towards Halloween, only one question remains…are you brave enough to visit the…

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Go Pumpkin Picking in the New Forest

As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and orange, there is no better time to embark on such a fun-filled autumn adventure in the New Forest. Pumpkin Picking has become a must-do activity by locals and visitors alike during the autumn season! Put on your cosiest sweater, grab your boots and head…

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Halloween in the New Forest

It’s time to get your spook on here in the New Forest. We’ve some spine-tingling events taking place in the lead up to and over Halloween. Whether you are looking for days out and activities to join in with over Halloween or a half term Halloween-themed break, we’ve got you covered. Grab your…

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Experience Autumn Magic at the New Forest Pumpkin Patch!

FREE Tickets Available – Reserve Yours Today! Get ready to embark on an enchanting autumn adventure at Strawberry Fields in Lymington! Put SO41 8PT into your Sat Navs, follow the vibrant orange flags and signs along the road to reach the New Forest Pumpkin Patch. Don't Miss Out – Reserve Your FREE…

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Tricks and Treats to Care for the New Forest

Because the New Forest belongs to us all, we all need to care for it. It’s one of the UK’s biggest Sites of Special Scientific Interest and is home to some of the country’s rarest plants, animals and fungi, as well as the world-famous roaming New Forest ponies. Whether we’re riding, cycling, walking…

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The Spooky History of the New Forest

Everyone loves a spooky story and the New Forest is filled with them! As Halloween approaches, take a trek through our horrible history - then visit the places where it all (allegedly) happened… The White Witch of Burley Ever wondered just why the pretty village of Burley has so many stores devoted…

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Pick Your Own Pumpkins & Halloween Maize Maze!

This autumn we invite local residents to get into the autumnal festivities, with pick your own pumpkins and Halloween Maize Maze at Fordingbridge. With a wide selection of pumpkins and squashes on offer to harvest all of which are planted and grown on our 10 acre fields with over 20 varieties to…

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Happy Halloween at Paultons Park

Paultons Park’s ghostly family event, Happy Halloween, is bigger and better than ever with the amazing rides and attractions of Tornado Springs and Peppa Pig World included in the spooky fun! Running from 13th-31st October, visit the UK’s No.1 Family Theme Park for a spooktastic celebration…

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