Blog (Events) - Visit The New Forest

Autumn is one of the most wonderful times to visit the New Forest. Our woodlands become a riot of colour as the vivid greens make way for rich oranges, reds and golds and the fallen leaves make for great fun kicking your way along the footpaths, especially if you have younger members of the family with you!

It’s traditionally seen as summer’s last hurrah – three amazing days of fun before we all go back to work, to school, and to our winter routines. And there’s no better place to spend August Bank Holiday weekend than the magical New Forest.

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.

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.

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!

With the sun shining (most of the time!), bright flora and fauna making the forest look even more beautiful and so much fun to be had by everyone, May Half Term is one of the most perfect times to visit the New Forest

There are Bonnets Galore for Easter at Beaulieu when the attraction comes to life with  amazing motors being brought out of the National Motor Museum and driven in daily cavalcades around the grounds of the attraction from April 6th to Easter Monday April 22nd.

The clocks may be about to go back and Easter is zooming towards us but don’t worry, you’ve still got time to book a cheeky seasonal break, something fun to do with the kids, or that celebration lunch in the magical New Forest!

Paultons Park has more than 70 wonderful rides and attractions included in the admission price and is open daily throughout the summer holidays! There is an amazing variety of things to see and do including; big rides, small rides, play areas, entertainments and an astonishing collection of exotic birds and animals.