New Forest Blog

How best to spend autumn in the New Forest

It’s officially autumn! Which means it’s time for the New Forest to showcase its mesmerising golden hues and offer the magic of crisp air. There’s no better place to immerse yourself in the magic of autumn. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures or quiet moments of reflection, here’s how to…

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Tips for enjoying the last of the summer sun in the New Forest

As the golden days of summer slowly give way to the crispness of autumn, it’s time to savour the final sun-soaked moments – and there’s no better place to do so than in the New Forest. With magical ancient woodlands, beautiful heathlands and quaint villages, the New Forest is the ideal location to…

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Cycling fun for everyone in the New Forest

The New Forest, with its gorgeous landscapes, ancient woodlands and over 100 miles of cycle tracks, is the perfect place for outdoor adventures on two wheels. Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast, a family with young children or have accessible needs and wish to get out to explore with confidence…

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Summer sunrises and sunsets

Experiencing the colourful magic of sunrises and sunsets is a wonderful moment, and there’s no better place to witness these this natural phenomenon than in the New Forest. Legend has it that midsummer is a time when the magic is at its peak, with fairies and spirits reaching out to humans and the…

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Top beach days in the New Forest

The magical New Forest is famous for its roaming ponies, wonderful wildlife and glorious acres of woodland and heaths. But did you know that we also have more than 40 miles of peaceful, uncrowded, ‘secret’ coastline, offering some of the UK’s top beach day experiences? From shoreside fish and chip…

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The Great Outdoors

The sun is out, the sky is blue and the days are gloriously long. Yes, British Summer Time is officially here, so let us introduce you to our Great Outdoors – where the New Forest’s magic really happens! The New Forest has more than 140,000 acres of woodland and heath, as well as rivers, beaches and…

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Guest blog: PEDALL Inclusive Cycling

Supporting access for all into the beautiful New Forest using our large fleet of specialist cycles! At PEDALL we are passionate about two things. 1. Providing access to the New Forest for all, no matter what barrier people may face. 2. Improving health, happiness, and well-being through our…

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Get your paws set for the ultimate doggy weekend

Staged in the beautiful Burley Park in the New Forest on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June, Dogstival is gearing up for a totally epic weekend for dogs and dog-lovers. Crowned ‘Best Pet Day Out in the UK’ award, Dogstival leads the pack as having the most ‘have a go’ activities than any other doggy…

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Top things to do this June in the New Forest

Flaming June is just around the corner bringing with it the longest days of the year and (hopefully) some much needed sunshine. Make the most of the daylight by taking part in some amazing New Forest experiences. Whether soaring through the treeline on a zipline at one of our outdoor activity…

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Discovering the spring and summer colours in the New Forest

Here in the magical New Forest, discovering the spring and summer colours is one of our favourite things to do. It’s mindful, it’s fun and, once you start noticing the beauty all around, it’s very hard to stop! From the vast, cloudless skies over our heathland, to the sparkling seas off our 40-mile…

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