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No one who lives in The New Forest village of Brockenhurst is surprised that it’s been officially declared ‘Britain’s Most Beautiful Place to Live’ by Leaders Estate Agent.

According to Leaders Estate Agent, which judged a number of UK towns and villages, Brockenhurst has “bundles of charm and history”.

A Leaders spokesman said: “The area is home to ponies, deer, donkeys and cows – all of which are known to roam the main street. Locals have the enchanting New Forest at their fingertips, a selection of warm and inviting pubs to enjoy and beautiful views in every direction.

“The countryside around the village is spectacular and Rhinefield Road is one of the prettiest places you could find.” This is where you can find the beauty spot Whitefield Moor.

The locals are justly proud of their secret places; the Watersplash Ford and ‘Brockenhurst Beach’, a swimming spot on the Lymington River.

Brockenhurst is in fact the largest village by population in the New Forest.

The Domesday Book shows records of four Saxon manors in what is now the Brockenhurst area. One of these manors, Broceste, is what gives the village its name. Another, Brochelie, was situated in a spot that is now The Watersplash Hotel.

The railway arrived in Brockenhurst in the nineteenth century, making the village a popular place for tourists.

Brockenhurst has an interesting military past and in WWI was the location of hospitals for injured Indian and New Zealand soldiers. During WWII, what is now Balmer Lawn Hotel was often used as a Divisional HQ and was the location of many meetings between Generals Montgomery and Eisenhower as they planned the D-Day Landings. In 1944, ancient oak trees in the village hid military as they gathered to do battle in Normandy.

Things to do in Brockenhurst

There’s plenty of things to do in Brockenhurst, including many leisure activities.

If you enjoy cycling then why not embark on the 8 mile Brockenhurst to Rhinefield ride, taking you along the Rhinefield Drive. Cyclexperience, located at the railway station car park, can get you onto two wheels with their cycle hire and can help with a variety of cycle route suggestions to suit all cycling abilities.

Walkers can pick up the South Taste Trail, a 7 mile route that takes in a variety of pubs and tea rooms, not to mention the New Forest Cider shop!

Within the village you will find a variety of independent shops. Head to Brookley Road (Brockenhurst’s High Street) and you will find Village Veg, Village Butcher and other small stores, ideal for picking up those everyday essentials as well as souvenirs of your visit to the New Forest.

Walking around the village you will come across a lot of interesting points. One such example is the Watersplash (also known as the Splash). This is a meeting point of two of the area’s streams; the North and South Weirs, which eventually lead on to the Lymington River. You can often find animals drinking from this watering hole, including the famous New Forest ponies.

Take a look at two of the village’s churches: the Church of St Saviour and the Church of St Nicholas. The latter is the oldest church in the New Forest and the only remaining church in the New Forest that is mentioned in the Domesday Book. Not only do the churches showcase different eras of architecture, but the Church of St Nicholas houses a small exhibition which commemorates the ‘Tin Town’ hospital of WWI. Within the graveyard, you will find the grave of Brusher Mills, the legendary New Forest snake-catcher. Find out more about this famous local resident in the public house named after him, The Snakecatcher at Brockenhurst.

If you would like to give horse riding a go on a break here in the New Forest then why not try the nearby Brockenhurst Riding Stables or Ford Farm Stables?

Events in Brockenhurst

During the summer, the fabulous annual spectacle and celebration of forest life that is the New Forest and Hampshire County Show descends upon the village. One of the most important events in the New Forest calendar, this show brings with it three days of agricultural fun and entertainment at the end of July.

Keep an eye on events at some of our local hotels including live performances, dining evenings and workshops. Take a look at our what’s on pages for up-and-coming events.

Places to stay in Brockenhurst

Did you know Brockenhurst is also one of the UK’s top places to stay – bursting with amazing hotels, world-class spas, friendly inns and pubs?

Check in to The Pig at Brockenhurst for foodie festivals, 25-mile and kitchen-garden dining and a laid-back, country house air. This is the sister-hotel for the luxury Lime Wood at nearby Lyndhurst.

Careys Manor is at the centre of the village, just along from the green, and offers superb hotel accommodation and beautiful grounds, as well as its Thai-inspired, multi-award-winning SenSpa, designed to melt your stresses away. The spa is also available for day visitors.

Balmer Lawn is another great Brockenhurst hotel – in the past it played host to King George V and Queen Mary, today it boasts excellent facilities for younger guests and it too has a well-regarded spa.

Other hotels on offer include: New Park Manor Hotel and Spa, Forest Park Hotel, Cottage Lodge Hotel, Thatched Cottage Hotel and Rhinefield House Hotel.

There are a small array of B&Bs in and around Brockenhurst including Bridge House and Seraya plus close by The Far Side B&B. If you prefer to cater for yourself then why not look at Pittefaux Cottage within the grounds of Careys Manor?

Get close to nature and go Camping at any of the 4 campsites in Brockenhurst, Setthorns, Hollands Wood, Aldridge Hill and Long Meadow Campsite.

Where to eat and drink in Brockenhurst

Brockenhurst is full of delicious places to eat. From quiant cafes and tearooms down the highstreet, to luxurious restaurants at the hotels dotted around the village, such as Le Blaireau at Careys Manor and Beresfords Restaurant at Balmer Lawn Hotel, as well as independant restaurants too, including Enzee Ristorante & Pizzeria and there are also plenty of pubs to head to as well in and surrounding the village, such as The Filly Inn.

Getting to Brockenhurst

Brockenhurst also has the main bus/train interchange for The New Forest so is accessible to all. With regular trains from London Waterloo, Southampton and Bournemouth via South Western Railway, it won’t take you long to get here.

Head to www.visitbrockenhurst.co.uk to find out even more information about the wonderful village of Brockenhurst.

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Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa

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The Old Chapel

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Cyclexperience Bike Hire

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Balmer Lawn Hotel Conference Residential Venue

Brockenhurst

The Balmer Lawn offers Conferences and Meeting facilities, which combine professional service with modern facilities. We offer both informal and formal business hospitality, teambuilding and corporate away days catering for meetings.
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- 2019 conferences at Balmer Lawn Hotel
  Book a conference with and you will get one of the following:
  FREE Luxury Pamper Break out OR 90 minutes of professional training session with trainer Trevor Madden when booking a day meeting or a residential package*
  FREE half day professional training session with Trevor Madden OR half day yacht experience with LYC Events when booking a two day residential package*
  Why not choose our Well-being Package including a 25 minutes Spa Treatment per delegates, twilight spa access, Prosecco & nibbles each night when booking a 2 day residential package*
  *Minimum of 10 delegates
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Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa

Brockenhurst
Awards
- Other Awards Book Direct 2019
Award winning spa hotel of the year with tripadvisor certificate of excellence offering the ultimate country escape. Create your own new forest adventure or simply escape to enjoy a relaxing break.
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- FIZZ & FOOD FOR £5!
  Friday's just got a lot better. Enjoy a chilled bottle of prosecco on arrival and dinner at one of our three onsite restuarants for just £5 each when you book and bed and breakfast on a Friday.
  Call reservations on 01590 624 467 or BOOK ONLINE
  Terms & Conditions: Only available on Fridays and strictly subject to availability. This offer is ONLY AVAILABLE FOR NEW BOOKINGS. Dinner is inclusive of a £40 allowance per person. Prices are based on 2 adults sharing a Knightwood Garden Room. Room upgrades are available at a supplement.
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- Festival of Light Spa Day
  
  Escape to Thailand (without the jet lag) this winter with a limited edition spa day designed to rejuvenate and uplift. In Thailand, the festival of light, otherwise known as ‘Loi Krathong’ is one of the most picturesque celebrations in Thailand, and sees people gathering around lakes, rivers, and canals to pay their respects to the goddess of water by releasing candle-lit rafts beautifully decorated with flowers onto the water. A symbol of new beginnings, the ‘krathong’ is supposed to carry away all your problems and bad luck, leaving you renewed and uplifted. Join our celebration here at SenSpa rejuvenating and uplifting scrub and massage treatment, especially created for ‘Loi Krathong’.
  
  The Festival of Light Spa Day Includes:
  Unlimited use of spa facilities Limited edition Festival of Light scrub and massage A light breakfast and selected refreshments A choice of class on arrival A two-course Thai lunch 10% off additional treatments and products
  
  Terms & Conditions: Valid Monday - Friday until 23rd December 2019. At the time of booking your spa day the full payment is required to secure the reservation. Subject to availability.
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- Pre-Christmas Pamper Break
  Surrender to the temptation of a pre-Christmas escape. Our Thai sanctuary, offers an exotic escape away from the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping.
  Retreat to SenSpa this Christmas. We’ve created a pre-Christmas break that will leave your body glowing, your mind renewed and your soul soothed this festive season.
  If late night shopping trips, winter fatigue and endless to-do lists always leave you feeling totally exhausted at Christmas, do something different this year; Escape the chaos and chill at SenSpa. Immerse yourself in our invigorating hydrotherapy pool; unwind with a book or with friends in our serene relaxation room. There’s no hurry at SenSpa this Christmas; time and space are just for you.
  
  The Pre-Christmas Pamper Break Includes:
  Full use of the SenSpa & Health Club Facilities Overnight Accommodation Full English Breakfast (served between 7:30am - 10:30am) A 60 minute treatment worth £85. Choose a massage, facial, body scrub or body wrap
  
  T&C's: Offer available Sunday - Thursday from 1st - 23rd December 2019. Excludes bank holidays. Applicable to new bookings only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. 60 minute treatment to the value of £85 and excludes Pure Spa Treatments. All prices are based on two adults sharing. Single supplements apply.
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- AUTUMN SUNSET BREAK - SAVE £100
  As the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness rolls in, bringing with it the promise of windswept walks across ancient moorland, there are few places as stunning as the New Forest National Park.
  As autumnal days fade into evening, the spectacular sunsets transform the woodland into a kaleidoscope of glowing coppers and rich reds, and the forest moors, buzzing and alive with wildlife in the summer, take on a sleepy, mellow tone.
  This historic manor house at Brockenhurst is home to crackling log fires, cosy lounges, tranquil bedrooms and spectacular autumn sunsets - the perfect place for an Autumn break.
  Step outside with your Autumn walking guide to explore this enchanting land and then return to the sanctuary of the hotel to shake off that autumnal chill with a thick woollen blanket in front of a roaring fire pit, sipping a warming Autumn Sunset cocktail.
  Your Autumn Sunset Break includes:
  Overnight accommodation New Forest Breakfast Specially created Autumn Sunset cocktail New Forest Autumn walking guide Use of the Health Club Facilities Dinner from our 'Seasonal Market Menu' at any one of our 3 restaurants 10% off SenSpa treatments Optional upgrade to a sunset spa session for £10 per person
  From £215 per room SAVING £100
  BOOK ONLINE
  Terms & Conditions: Available Sunday - Thursday until 28th November 2019. Prices are based on two people sharing a Knightwood Garden Room (single supplements apply). This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
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Balmer Lawn Hotel

Brockenhurst
Awards
- Other Awards Book Direct 2019
Iconic country house hotel set in the heart of the New Forest. Tasteful blend of contemporary and traditional with all bedrooms individually decorated. Award winning restaurant and extensive leisure facilities.
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The Pig Rooms & Garden Food Conference Residential Venue

Beaulieu Road

We have a private room known as The Green Room, this is a fantastic room with lots of natural daylight perfect for meeting space. This room can seat up to a maximum of 14 people on one table - boardroom style.

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Careys Manor Hotel and Senspa Wedding Ceremony Venue

Brockenhurst

We host only one wedding a day so you are guaranteed a personal service throughout. We hold a license for civil wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships.

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New Forest and Hampshire County Show 2020

Brockenhurst

Create a lifetime of memories at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show.
The New Forest Show is a three-day celebration of Farming, Food and Fun which is rated among the top agricultural shows in the country. From food and flowers, music and main…

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New Park Manor Hotel and Spa

Brockenhurst

Settled in the stunning surroundings of The New Forest, New Park Manor Hotel is the perfect example of a family and pet-friendly hotel. After being carefully adapted into a hotel in 1970, New Park Manor is a beautiful, stylish country hotel where…
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- Winter Special
  Treat yourself this winter to an advance purchase midweek dinner-inclusive two, three or four-night break, from £329.
  RATES FROM £329 FOR A TWO-NIGHT STAY
  Our two-night break includes breakfast and dinner each evening for two adults.
  RATES FROM £459 FOR A THREE-NIGHT STAY
  Our three-night break includes breakfast and dinner each evening for two adults.
  RATES FROM £609 FOR A FOUR-NIGHT STAY
  Our four night break includes breakfast and dinner each evening for two adults and a cream tea on the day of your choice.
  Terms and Conditions
  Please note this advance purchase offer is valid Sunday to Thursday until 31st March 2020. Children stay for free but are charged for meals as taken, supplements apply to larger room categories. Two hours per day complimentary access to the creche is included. This offer is subject to availability and for new reservations only, excludes school holidays. This offer must be pre-paid in full at the time of booking and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  Dinner inclusion to the value of £28 per person, per evening. In the case of one adult travelling with two children, the package price will include breakfast and dinner for both children (from the children’s menu). For details and pricing on any different scenario, please contact our reservations team on 0208 0765 555.
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Careys Manor Hotel and Senspa Conference Residential Venue

Brockenhurst

For a conference and training venue near Southampton, Careys Manor Hotel features meeting rooms capable for a range of business meeting facilities from 8 guests to 150 delegates.

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The Old Chapel

Sway
Awards
- Other Awards Book Direct 2019
The Old Chapel is a self catering Bed and Breakfast accomadation, perfect for the independent discerning person who like some history and nature whist enjoying luxury accommodation.
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Rhinefield House Hotel Conference Residential Venue

Brockenhurst

At Rhinefield House Hotel our emphasis is on quality. Whether you're looking for a conference venue or place for business meetings, at Rhinefield House you'll find we will handle everything with an experienced, friendly and professional app

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Cyclexperience Bike Hire

Brockenhurst

Now in our 26th year, we are still as dedicated to providing a first-class visitor experience as when our doors first opened in 1993. You are guaranteed the best bikes and choice of routes with a free smartphone guiding App to ensure you don't get…

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Aldridge Hill Caravan & Camping Site

Brockenhurst

Our pretty site at Aldridge Hill offers intimate views of the bordering Blackwater Stream and Ober water, with free-roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys adding to the sense of natural harmony.

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New Park Manor Hotel and Spa Wedding Ceremony Venue

With a 16th Century Manor House, a splendid modern Spa and gardens set within the heart of the New Forest, New Park Manor provides the ideal venue for this very special day.

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Hollands Wood Caravan & Camping Site

Brockenhurst

Nestled in New Forest oak woods, this peaceful campsite has generous pitches and level ground. Truly a great location for a relaxing family holiday.

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Cottage Lodge Hotel

Brockenhurst
Awards
- Other Awards Book Direct 2019
Escape to the small and friendly Cottage Lodge Hotel, in the heart of the Victorian New Forest village of Brockenhurst. Relax in one of our 15 individually designed en-suite rooms. Enjoy a warm welcome and friendly service. Cottage Lodge is one of…
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New Forest Marathon

Brockenhurst

There will again be 6 race options in 2020 : a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k , 5k, Junior 1k, Junior 200m and a Woodland Walk.
The New Forest is one of the most beautiful locations in the UK and we are excited about sharing this with you, as…

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New Park Farm Cottage

Brockenhurst

Beautiful New Park farm cottage is a breath of fresh air with a homely interior made for all the family. Views of the garden create a lovely backdrop to wake up to, perfect for a restful hour or so amongst it all. Wander outside in your leisure…

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Rhinefield House Hotel Wedding Ceremony Venue

Brockenhurst

Rhinefield House Hotel is a magnificent country house set in stunning grounds and gardens making it the perfect venue for your fairytale wedding.

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New Park Manor Hotel and Spa Conference Residential Venue

We are much more than a Hotel with some meeting rooms - all our meeting rooms offer the highest of modern expectations - well lit and plenty of natural daylight.

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Seraya

Brockenhurst

We are a family run, dog friendly B&B in an attractive garden setting situated in Brockenhurst in the heart of the New Forest National Park. We are just a gentle stroll from open moors and ancient woodland; as well as a 2 minute walk to the village…

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