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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 ring attractions to cooking, crafts and county pursuits.

The days are longer, the weather’s better – no wonder summer is the best time to get onto the New Forest’s tracks, highways and by-ways. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting out, here are some of the best ways we know, to enjoy the New Forest on two wheels.

Foxgloves scattering through the woodlands, wild flowers covering the heathlands in a wash of vibrant colour and birds calling from atop yellow flowering gorse bushes are just some of the delights this time of year bring to our stunning surroundings across the beautiful New Forest Hotels.   

School may not be out for summer quite yet….but it’s coming! Six whole weeks to kick back, relax and enjoy yourself with the kids in the magical New Forest. Lucky, then, that loads of our amazing attractions & activities, top-notch hotels and holiday parks have got some brilliant events and deals for families to share.

Strange as it may sound, one of the reasons the magical New Forest looks so wild and beautiful is because of us humans!

It was King William the Conqueror who started it all, after he invaded in 1066. And, in the main, it’s the activities of the Commoners and their ponies...

At Balmer Lawn, we think there’s nothing quite like a tranquil break away to the countryside. The hustle and bustle of every-day life can soon take its toll on our mental and physical health, leaving us in need of a body and mind reset.

In the summer months there’s nothing better that getting outside and exploring all the wonders of nature. Summer is a great time to embark on a nature walk and take in some of the sights of newly-born animals or to try and spot some of our National Park’s more elusive residents.

It’s easy to see why the New Forest is a camping holiday favourite, grown-ups and kids alike love this area, but they’re not the only ones! Dogs simply can’t get enough of those wide-open spaces and beautiful forest trails which make for a paw-fect dog-friendly holiday.

Booking a summer break in this part of the world brings you closer to nature; to pretty towns with beautiful shops and bustling markets, to boutique hotels and gorgeous country pubs, as well as 43 miles of peaceful, undiscovered coastline.

With the heathland heather in bloom, the trees in full leaf and beaches looking out over sparkling waters, Summer in the Forest is always a beautiful affair. But it’s also a time to kick back, chill out and discover something new. To help you on your way we’ve picked our Top 10 events to attend to make sure your summer goes with a swing!