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Christmas shopping time! But if the annual retail-fest fills you with dread, may we make a suggestion? Ignore the big cities with their samey high streets, their soulless shopping centres and giant parking fees and head instead to the magical New Forest. Not only will you be supporting independent traders, you’re sure to find the kind of individual gifts and items you just can’t get in town.

The temperature is dialling down and Christmas preparations are ratcheting up. Which means it’s the best time of the year to discover one of the New Forest’s best-kept secrets – our fabulous spas. Whether you want to lose weight for THAT Christmas Party, relax before the Big Day, or treat yourself to a major, de-stressing pamper then we have the perfect place...

The clocks have gone back, the days are growing shorter and winter has started to beckon. So, may we proudly present one of Mother Nature’s greatest free shows? Autumn in the New Forest! As the temperature drops our magical forest is transformed from a solid green canopy to a wonderland of colour as the leaves on our trees turn scarlet, orange, pink and gold.

Which means it’s time to start thinking about how to enjoy it the best way we know…in the magical New Forest. To help you get the most out of it all, like the good elves that we are, we’ve gathered some fab suggestions to see you right through the season!

October half term is full of fantastic events in the New Forest – and as half term runs over Halloween, there are loads of frightfully fun events for everyone to join in with too! Check out a huge variety of brilliant events for the whole family in our blog.

As the leaves of summer lull themselves to sleep, scattering across the woodlands in rich shades of reds and yellows and the sun slowly moves lower in the sky... It’s time to retreat to us in the beautiful English countryside with 2-nights supper, bed & breakfast from £179 per couple.

It’s no secret that the New Forest is teeming with natural history. But did you know that it’s also awash with real history, too? From shipyards which served Nelson, to fortresses built by Henry VIII, to a Roman villa and one of the UK’s most famous unexplained deaths, the magical New Forest has something for everyone who’d like to experience our ancient past.

Chilly mornings, shorter days, and falling leaves, Autumn has officially arrived. But while cosy jumpers, and hot chocolate might be on the horizon, the cooler climate often doesn’t bode well for our skin. The colder weather can take its toll, and many people suffer from dry, cracked skin during the colder months. 

September, October and November are often referred to as the New Forest’s ‘shoulder months’. With the area being less busy, it’s a great time to get away and discover the tranquillity and beauty of our National Park and surrounding areas without the crowds you’d expect in the summer months.

There are so many reasons why you should visit the New Forest this October half term! This year half term is from Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November and the New Forest is the perfect place to enjoy an autumn family break.