New Forest and COVID-19 - Visitor Information

We are pleased to welcome back visitors to enjoy the full experience of the New Forest, including both the outdoor and indoor services at our attractions, food & drink and accommodation businesses. 

Thank you for your interest in our wonderful destination and please keep safe.

Click here for the latest Government Guidance.  

We hope you enjoy your visit and would ask you to :

1/ Exercise in the forest responsibly
2/ Stay on track when walking & cycling
3/ Please observe the New Forest Code
4/ Take some extra safety measures when in the forest during this time

A number of our businesses are still offering takeaway and delivery services to local residents and visitors – click here to find out more.

Care for the forest, care for each other
 

To help care for our unique destination, the 6 main local organisations have created a code to help protect the landscape, livestock and wildlife of the New Forest.

For full details of the New Forest Code click here.

Car Parks & Toilets
 

Find out more on car parks visit our car parks page.
For details of New Forest District Council Public Toilets please click here.

Know Before you Go! Plan ahead for your future New Forest break.
 

To help you plan future visits, check out pages to find places to stay, where to eat & drink, great visitor attractions & activities and upcoming events. Take a look at our blogs for even more ideas and inspiration, such as The Top 10 Beauty Spots in the New Forest.

When planning a future visit, many of our businesses now use a pre-booking system, some even with timed entry, so always plan ahead and book before you travel.  It’s easy to book accommodation, pubs & restaurants, visitor attractions and activity providers - don’t forget to look out for the official ‘We’re Good to Go Logo’. This national accreditation scheme means the business is following Government and public health guidance, has carried out a Covid-19 Risk Assessment and has all of the operational processes in place to ensure the safety and care of all staff and visitors. If you have any questions with regard to Covid security, please contact the business direct.

For advice on how to protect yourself from Coronavirus or if you have any questions about Coronavirus, please head to the NHS website.

For regular updates from the UK Government about Coronavirus, please head to the gov.uk website.