For current updates on COVID-19 and the New Forest please click here. There are over 100 car parks currently open in the New Forest - however toilet facilities are only open at Bolderwood, Blackwater, Wilverley and Whitefield Moor. There are also some New Forest District Council public toilets open in our towns and villages. See more about our New Forest Car Parks here.
When you are new to an area it can sometimes be hard to know where to start, the best places to visit. Let us help you plan your visit to the New Forest by providing helpful information to help you make the most out of your trip, whether you are here for just the day or a longer break.
New Forest Visitor Information Points
When visiting The New Forest there are numerous Visitor Information Panels around the area along with various Local Information Points which can provide information to help you enjoy your stay. The National Park local information points can be found at various activity centres and small stores across the forest.
Whether you are looking for the perfect hotel to stay in or to find out what's on locally they can offer you advice as well as ideas of places for you to visit.
Plan your visit in advance
From a map of The New Forest, through to brochures and guides, let us help you plan your trip in advance.
We can also provide you with some useful Accessbility about the New Forest to ensure your time in here is made as easy as possible.
In this section of the website we will share with you the easiest ways to travel to The New Forest, details of how to travel around the New Forest once you’re here, including how to get here and travel around by public transport.
If you are travelling to the area by car, not only will our maps help you to plan your visit but we have lots of information on car parking in our towns and villages and across the National Park.
The New Forest is fun no matter what the weather is, but if you'd like to check the local forecast before you come, so you can plan your activities around the weather, check out this website.
Save money off your New Forest days out or holiday
The Go New Forest Card with nearly 400 special offers saving you money at attractions, activities, places to eat, shops and accommodation around the forest. Read more about this scheme and help save pounds off your visit. All of the discounts and offers are available to you for the small payment of £10.
Caring for the Forest
Before visiting, please ensure that you take a look at how to care for the New Forest especially with regards to animal safety, parking, dogs and fires and BBQs. Please make sure that you keep to the speed limits at all times and slow down for any wildlife that may be in or near the road.
We also ask if you could please look out for the animal’s safety whilst you’re here. Including keeping your distance not feeding the ponies!
We have to mention these things as they are all put in place to help preserve and protect the National Park and the special flora and fauna which come to thrive here for future generations.
Keep in touch
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