Make the most of the summer months with some amazing days out. Whether you are into fast-paced activities, days out for all the family or leisurely days by the seaside, you will find plenty of choices here in the New Forest. Top attractions to visit You won’t be short of things to do and ideas for…
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There can’t be many people who don’t know that being by water – the so-called Blue Mind effect – is super-beneficial to our wellbeing. Given the recent heatwave – with promises of more to come – isn’t it time you decided to reconnect with water and enjoy all the wonderful things it gives us? We…
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Summer afternoons are for relaxing and lazing around in a pretty pub garden in the New Forest. With a brilliant choice of refreshing local drinks and flavoursome food to order and enjoy, all while being surrounded by beautiful flowers and bright green trees. Some pub gardens even have views of the…
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Hip hip hooray – it’s the first day of summer today! Perhaps the happiest season of the year, with sun, outdoor adventures, delicious food and stunning colours all around. There is nowhere better to love this season than in the New Forest. Here’s our top 10 reasons to visit the New Forest in summer……
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If you’ve always wanted to celebrate a summer solstice but couldn’t face the Stonehenge schlepp, then may we make a suggestion? Come and celebrate this magical moment in the calendar year, when the night is at its shortest and the day is at its longest, in the New Forest. Why? Well, we’re not short…
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Feel the warmth on your skin as you step into summertime in the New Forest. Take a walk through our beckoning woodlands, create fun times and memories together on our coast and make the most of what July has to offer. It’s festival and shows season! With the weather set to (hopefully!) play ball…
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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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Sun, beach, wildlife and heaps of fun… we have it all in the New Forest! Step into a forest of magical experiences and unforgettable moments on a super summer staycation this year. There’s an abundance of beautiful wildlife, stunning nature and breath-taking views to discover. Image - Free-roaming…
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Warm sunny days, cool, crisp nights and a hint of autumn in the air. Who doesn’t love an Indian summer? Good news, then that here in the magical New Forest we’ve got everything you need to help summer linger longer. Image credit - Nick Lucas We have more than 40 miles of ‘secret’ coastline…
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Picking Patch is back at Bickton Manor Farm, between Salisbury & Bournemouth, on the edge of the New Forest. It’s happening from 13 to 29 August 2022! Hosting an A-maize-ing event full of fun for all the family! This year Aladdin and the Genie take centre stage, with an interactive adventure in our…
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