Get ready for a warm weekend ahead and pick out the perfect ice cream spots across the New Forest! Or, treat yourself to another sweet treat – ideal for sharing with friends and family on a day full of sunshine. Our top places for ice cream… On local high streets – If you visit our towns and…
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Flaming June will soon be here, hopefully bringing with us those balmy summer nights and plenty of opportunities to soak up the great outdoors. Take a look at what you can join in with this month… Get active in the glorious New Forest With longer days, June is the perfect time to get outdoors and…
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As we approach the third Bank Holiday of the month, from May 27-29, it’s good to know there are all kinds of wonderful things lined up for you to enjoy in our beautiful part of the world. So, why not make the longer weekend count by getting outdoors for an all-new adventure in the magical New…
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There are sound scientific reasons why looking at colour can enhance our feelings of wellbeing and joy. Red and yellow stimulate the part of our brain which dilates blood vessels and increases heart-rate whereas blue lowers these responses. Looking at green things is understood to enhance creativity…
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Happy first day of spring! The days start to get longer, the weather gets warmer and flowers begin to bloom… it’s no wonder it’s one of the best seasons of the year. And where better to enjoy the delights of this wonderful season than in the New Forest? Here are our top 10 reasons to visit the New…
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Soak up spring and make your way to the New Forest this April. Whether you are planning some family adventures or a couple’s retreat, there’s plenty for you to see and do here this month. Take a look at some of our highlights… Explore our gardens Our gardens will be awash with colour as the spring…
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Nothing says spring more than its delightful and delicate scents - yet stopping to indulge our most underrated sense is often the last thing on our minds. Given that studies have suggested a link between a compound in some floral scents and the suppression of stress responses in animals, perhaps…
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March brings with it a most welcomed time of the year; spring! With those longer days and (hopefully) warmer weather, it’s time to get exploring our big outdoors more. The New Forest makes an excellent place to follow your outdoor pursuits, whether that’s walking, cycling, watersports or other…
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The spring month of May will soon be upon us bringing with it longer days, more spring flowers and a well-deserved Bank Holiday weekend! Read on to find out what you can enjoy here in the New Forest throughout the month of May… Image - Beaulieu Grounds & Gardens May Bank Holiday Weekend The start…
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The sun is out, the days are longer – and, after a long dark winter, the magical New Forest is bursting with new life! From magnificent, heavy-antlered Red Deer, to the tiny sand lizard, you’ll find a feast of amazing creatures to marvel over and photograph in the next few months. So, why not plan…
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