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If you are here in The New Forest on holiday or on a day trip with your family, there are some excellent family friendly places to eat and drink. So, if you are after a quick ice cream stop, a café or tea room for some lunch or afternoon tea or perhaps somewhere to pitch up for an evening meal take a look at some of our food and drink opportunities that all the family can enjoy.

Look out for facilities such as outdoor play areas, bike racks where you can put your cycles whilst you make a pit stop, children’s menus and much more.

Pubs and inns where children are more than welcome

You will find several of our pubs are particularly family-friendly and will offer things such as children’s menus, play areas or just a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

The Drift Inn, near Lyndhurst for example offers large gardens including two children’s play areas whereas The New Forest in Ashurst has excellent views across the Forest from its conservatory restaurant, perfect for some New Forest pony spotting! Its Sunday carvery is a popular addition to the menu as well.

After a busy day’s worth of watersports why not head to the The Mayflower, on Lymington’s waterside? Younger visitors can enjoy the Small Sailors menu with children’s favourites.

An outside children’s play area and log trail make up some of the facilities on offer at The White Buck Inn, in Burley and youngsters will be entertained at the outdoor play area at The Rising Sun, near New Milton. The pub also features a children’s menu with classic dishes as well as smaller appetite dishes.

Family-friendly cafés and tea rooms

Where better than to sample some freshly made cakes, or even perhaps a locally-made ice cream? There’s a wide range of cafes and tea rooms across the Forest offering you a relaxed place to grab a quick snack or lunch stop.

Local produce is top of the menu at Steff’s Kitchen, Beaulieu, with many of the vegetables grown in the café’s kitchen garden. Look out for the ‘Little Rascals Menu’ aimed at children aged 12 and under. Enjoy some homemade cake or a light lunch at The Buttery Café Tearoom in Lymington or its sister café in Brockenhurst.

Why not hire a bike from Burley and cycle along the disused railway track to The Old Station Tearooms? This converted railway station has old railway memorabilia to view and an extensive menu for little ones.

Relaxed and casual dining is the order of the day at Hoburne Naish’s Café h, situated in the Holiday Park. An ideal place to refresh after a swimming or taking part in one of the many activities on offer at the park.

Family-friendly restaurants

High quality restaurants don’t have to be intimidating places for families, Hartnett Holder & Co at Lime Wood for example offers a relaxed, yet stylish environment where children are very much welcomed. Beresford’s restaurant at the Balmer Lawn Hotel is another example of a hotel restaurant that is particularly welcoming to families.

At the Passford House Hotel, children can enjoy a children’s high tea menu and are welcome in the restaurant or one of the private dining areas depending on your preference.

You will find many of our hotel restaurants are family friendly. To find out more take a look at the listings below or use the search box on this page.

Family-friendly days out

Many of our attractions also have family-friendly places to eat and drink as well including cafes at National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, Peppa Pig World at Paulton’s Park and the New Forest Wildlife Park where hot and cold choices are available. So explore as much as you like before making a pit-stop at one of the onsite cafes or restaurants for a quick snack or a lunch. You will also find plenty of places serving up the locally made New Forest ice cream!

Save yourself money on family meals out

Purchase a Go New Forest Card for just £10 and enjoy nearly 400 money-saving offers on food and drink as well as discounts off attractions, activities, places to stay and places to shop. It’s well worth picking up a card if you are travelling with a family, you will soon recoup the £10 back.

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The Drift Inn

Near Lyndhurst

Open all day, every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Drift Inn serves modern British ‘gastro’ favourites, tempting daily specials and wood-fired pizzas from its garden kitchen. Boasting extensive gardens and two children’s outdoor play...

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The Grill Room at Rhinefield House

Brockenhurst

The Grill
For less formal dining we offer guests the chance to relax in our contemporary Grill, serving light healthy options as well as a selection of favorite dishes.
Open daily for lunch and dinner The Grill is a wonderful place to...
Special Offers
- Great British Menu
  To commence
  Soused mackerel
  Dill crème fraiche, pickled cucumber
  Ham hock terrine
  Mustard, apple slaw & sourdough
  
  Roasted beetroot
  Goat’s cheese, new forest mixed leaves
  
  To follow
  Kedgeree fish cake
  Piccalilli mayonnaise
  
  Shepherd’s pie
  Braised lamb shoulder, herb mash & crispy crumb
  
  Courgette & Cheddar tart
  Buttered new potatoes & samphire
  
  A little extra
  All at 4
  
  Buttered green beans
  Braised cabbage & bacon
  Herb roast new potatoes
  
  To finish
  
  Lemon Posset
  Short bread
  
  Eton Mess
  New Forest strawberries
  
  Bread & butter pudding
  Vanilla cream
  
  Two courses 15
  Three courses 19
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Passford House Hotel

Lymington

Once the home of Lord Arthur Cecil - Queen Victoria's secretary, Passford is steeped in history and the traditions of elegant, leisurely country living. Set in 10 acres of landscaped gardens.

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Rhinefield House Hotel

Brockenhurst

The restaurant of Rhinefield House Hotel creates a special atmosphere in which to enjoy a fine dining experience to mark a special occasion or just for the pleasure of it. Here you will find great food and a fantastic wine list.

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The Old Station Tearooms

Near Burley

Converted station with many railway memorabilia and pictures on display. Now a fully licensed restaurant and tea house providing quality products at reasonable prices. Seating for 70 inside and 150 outside.

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Lime Wood

Beaulieu Road

Lime Wood, a boutique country house hotel in England, is set in the heart of the New Forest National Park, 1.5 miles from the small town of Lyndhurst and just an hour and a half drive from London.

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The New Forest Inn

Lyndhurst

Debbie and Sam offer you a warm welcome to The New Forest Inn, an unspoilt 18th century country pub in a scenic location full of charm with a really friendly atmosphere.

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Montagu Arms Hotel

Discover the unique charm of the country house hotel with its roaring log fires, picturesque gardens and sumptuous bedrooms - The Montagu Arms is the ultimate in luxury New Forest hotels.

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The New Forest

Ashurst

Adjacent to Ashurst station on the edge of the New Forest, huge gardens, menu based around local New Forest produce. Family friendly and interesting events year round. Sunday carvery.

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The Mayflower

Lymington

Popular family friendly pub with large garden overlooking the Lymington river.

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The Buttery Cafe Tearoom

Brockenhurst

A daytime tea room serving breakfasts, homemade cakes, light lunches and cream teas. Seating for 70.

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Aubrey's Forest Kitchen

Fordingbridge,

With a fresh new look, Aubrey’s Forest Kitchen at Sandy Balls Holiday Village is perfect for a relaxed meal throughout the day or an evening dinner with the family.

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The Bell Inn

New Forest

Public House: Dating from 1782, The Bell Inn combines period features with contempory style. We're located in the heart of the New Forest National Park in the tranquil hamlet of Bramshaw.

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Walhampton Arms

Lymington

Set in the stunning New Forest, the Walhampton Arms is just a few minutes from the bustling Georgian market town of Lymington with views of the Isle of Wight across the Solent. It’s the perfect location to relax and explore.

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Café h - Hoburne Naish

New Milton

Fancy a coffee and cake after a long day exploring? Don't worry, we have it covered. Café h offers a relaxed and casual dining experience, serving everything from a hearty breakfast and light bites to a delicious selction of cakes.

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Steff's Kitchen

Beaulieu

When you visit our café you can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome. All the food we serve is home cooked. From warm scones straight out of the oven to hearty soups, everything is freshly prepared.

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Forest Lodge Hotel

Pikeshill

Embracing contemporary brasserie style cooking, discover our chef's fresh take on timeless British classics, with a few from across the channel and beyond.

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The Buttery Café Tearooms Lymington

Lymington

A Character Georgian Cafe tearoom serving traditional breakfasts, morning coffee, homemade cakes, light lunches and cream teas.

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Beaulieu Hotel

Beaulieu Road

Located just next door, The Drift Inn is the place to eat and offers the chance to enjoy a fresh take on traditional & familiar pub classics in relaxed, informal surroundings. Wherever possible our chef's use ingredients that are traceable, local...

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The Mill at Gordleton

Sway

We are a small independant award winning hotel who care passionately about the environment and we are aiming to source as much as produce as possible locally or organically.

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