New Forest Blog

Royal New Forest Facts

It’s nearly Coronation Day! So, in the spirit of all the amazing things to come on May 6, here’s a few fabulous Royal New Forest Facts to get you started. 1. Founded by a King Everyone knows the date of 1066, when William of Normandy defeated the unfortunate King Harold at the Battle of Hastings…

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Where Have You Seen the New Forest Before? - Film and TV Features

If you’ve ever wondered why a certain spot in the New Forest seems strangely familiar then it’s probably for this simple reason – you’ve seen it on screen! The magical New Forest has starred in some of Hollywood’s most popular films, as well as a host of British TV faves as well. Here are some of…

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It’s Picnic Time in the New Forest!

If there’s a better way to enjoy fabulous food and drink and get close to nature, then we haven’t heard about it yet! Picnics are a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air and they’re also ideal for spotting our free roaming animals, but the best bit has got to be the delicious food. To…

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Year of Literary Heroes 2017: Books set in The New Forest

Children of the New Forest (1847) by Captain Marryat - Children’s book set in the time of the English Civil War and the Commonwealth. The story follows the fortunes of the four Beverley children who are orphaned during the war, and hide from their Roundhead oppressors in the shelter of the New…

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Film and TV in the New Forest

From dense woodland to open heathland and ancient villages, The New Forest is home to a plethora of environments that have made it the perfect location for films of any budget and genre. The New Forest has been providing stunning backdrops and environments ever since beautiful scenery been an on…

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