This year more than ever before, it is so important to shop locally and support small businesses. Although we can’t pop to our favourite New Forest retailers at the moment, many of them are operating online, so we can still buy fantastic local products for our friends, family and colleagues!
After everything that’s happened during 2020, it seems almost more important than ever to gather with those we can and enjoy ourselves as much as possible. Our wonderful hotels, pubs, restaurants and attractions are just waiting to welcome you to a heavenly host of lunches, seasonal activities and celebrations.
The New Forest is made for this time of the year. Not just because we’re the perfect place to see real Christmas trees while you wander over our frosty acres – but because we’re blessed with so many amazing places putting on spectacular events specially for this magical season.
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!
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.
Winter in the New Forest is a magical time of frosted, rustling leaves, wild pink and orange sunsets, starry skies and roaring fires in our pubs and restaurants. The bare landscape makes it easier to spot our ponies and deer, too, as well as foxes and owls.
The New Forest is a wonderful place to celebrate – whether it’s a Christmas party, celebration lunch or, indeed, The Big Day itself, then you definitely need to check out the amazing breaks, food and events taking place over the festive season in the New Forest.
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