New Forest and COVID-19

In line with Government Guidance, many New Forest tourism businesses are now open and are welcoming guests and visitors. This includes accommodation, pubs & restaurants, visitor attractions and activity providers. If you wish to book a holiday, a visit to an attraction or activity, or a meal, please visit the relevant business page on our website for further information and to book as the majority of our businesses are only taking advance bookings.

Always plan ahead and book before you travel.

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

Please note that the ten Camping in the Forest campsites will remain closed for the rest of the year. However, our other campsites are now reopen - please visit Camping and Caravan Sites for further details and to book.

All our businesses have been working hard to ensure the safety of their staff and guests is their top priority. They are committed to upholding the best hygiene standards, the safety of visitors and aiding social distancing and these will be at the core of their operations. Many are signing up to VisitEngland's 'We're Good to Go' mark, which can be found on their product pages. The mark has been awarded by VisitEngland to recognise that the business has confirmed that they are following Government and Industry Covid-19 Guidelines. If you have any questions in regard to Covid-security, please contact the business direct. 

Forestry England
Many Forestry England car parks in the New Forest are now open, where safety conditions for the public and staff can be met.  However, in line with social distancing requirements, most other Forestry England facilities in the Forest including toilets remain closed until further notice, however the toilet facilities are now open at Bolderwood, Blackwater and Wilverley. Find out more on our car parks page.

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.

For updates on New Forest District Council services including community information, waste, support to businesses, housing, planning, benefits, and council tax, please see newforest.gov.uk.