New Forest Blog

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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Top Things to Do this Halloween in the New Forest

It’s nearly time to get your spook on! If you love all the fun and excitement of Halloween then you’ll delight at all the activities on offer here in the New Forest this year. You’ll find a variety of events taking place, not only on Halloween itself but in the lead up to it too. Take a look at some…

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Book October half term breaks in the New Forest

If your children are feeling the blues over the end of the school holidays then perhaps it’s time to plan your October half term fun? It won’t be long until half term is here and there are plenty of opportunities for lots of fun and adventures here in the New Forest. Take a look for some half term…

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