As Midsummer begins to descend upon the New Forest, make the most of the longer, balmy summer days. June is the perfect time for outdoor adventures – from nights under canvas at one of our campsites to days spent strolling through the vibrant woodland or spent sipping something cool in a pub garden…
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Kicking off with a bank holiday weekend, May half term is packed full of fun adventures for all ages to have in the New Forest. From thrilling new rides to budget-friendly ways to spend time together as a family, we’ve got plenty of top events and things happening in the New Forest. Step back…
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As spring begins to draw to an end, summer begins to unfurl its grasp on the New Forest. Catch the end of the carpets of blue and purple as the bluebell woods begin to finish and absorb the vibrant greens from the freshly opened leaves from the forest’s canopy. With two bank holiday weekends and the…
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For a few short weeks each spring, the New Forest transforms. Woodland floors become a sea of violet-blue, sunlight filters through fresh green leaves, and the air carries that unmistakable scent of spring. Bluebell season is one of the most special times to visit the New Forest. It’s fleeting…
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Spring in the New Forest is a season of quiet transformation. Ancient woodland softens into fresh green, birdsong fills the air and across the heathlands new life begins to appear. With longer days and gentle sunshine returning, it’s one of the most rewarding times to explore the New Forest’s unique…
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As we delve further into spring, the New Forest takes on a different vibe. Immerse yourself in vibrant colours as the leaves begin unfolding and some of our forest floor becomes adorned with bluebells and other spring flowers. Spend your Easter weekend in the New Forest With Easter weekend happening…
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Spring is finally heading this way; it’s time to say goodbye to the colder weather and embrace new beginnings. See the New Forest come alive with vivid hues from the spring flowers, look out for new life beginning to emerge including some of the early arrivals of New Forest Pony foals and the return…
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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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Get ready for a warm weekend ahead and pick out the perfect ice cream spots across the New Forest! Or, treat yourself to another sweet treat – ideal for sharing with friends and family on a day full of sunshine. Our top places for ice cream… On local high streets – If you visit our towns and…
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There are sound scientific reasons why looking at colour can enhance our feelings of wellbeing and joy. Red and yellow stimulate the part of our brain which dilates blood vessels and increases heart-rate whereas blue lowers these responses. Looking at green things is understood to enhance creativity…
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