New Forest Blog

Local Christmas Shopping

The big day is upon us, meaning it's time to seriously start thinking about completing your Christmas shopping; there is nowhere better to fill up your shopping bags than in the New Forest! Our towns and villages boast unique artisan shops and delightful boutiques, elevating the entire shopping…

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Top romantic winter breaks in the New Forest

As the days are getting shorter and the nights grow long, what better way to beat off the winter blues than with a romantic break? Winter in the magical New Forest is a season of dark, starry skies, rustling leaves, roaring fires, and delicious, comforting food. It’s the season of frosts and snow;…

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Fun whatever the weather in the New Forest

Whether it’s rain, snow or cold, don’t let the weather spoil your fun here in the New Forest! You’ll find plenty to do here, despite the weather so whether you are looking for rainy day ideas or for a short break at a quieter time of year, you will still find a lot to entertain all ages. Here are…

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Top things to do in November in the New Forest

Before we head into winter, it’s time to catch the last of the autumn colours here in the New Forest. November can still be awash with colour and on the finer days, you can enjoy some glorious walks through our woodlands treading slowly by the fallen leaves. You may also be lucky enough to spot some…

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Top museums and historic locations

If you love to immerse yourselves in a place’s history, then you will love to discover the museums and history that surrounds the New Forest. From the history of motoring and monasteries at Beaulieu through to the relics of Tudor times and WW2 – absorb yourself in the New Forest’s amazing history…

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Top things to do in the New Forest this October

Possibly one of the most beautiful months to visit the New Forest, October is a fantastic month for an autumn break or a day out exploring the great outdoors. October is the perfect time for an autumn walk. Choose your route and crunch your way through the fallen leaves while you are surrounded by…

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Top Adrenaline Activities

Get that adrenaline pumping! The New Forest is full of fun activities and extreme sports that will get your heart racing and give you that rush of excitement. It’s good to feel adrenaline once in a while, it gets the blood flowing through the body and it increases respiration and glucose levels…

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Budget-friendly things to do in the New Forest

We are all feeling the pinch at the moment and even more so after all the festive activities. However, there are lots of budget-friendly things you can do here in the New Forest so whether you have booked a holiday or fancy some low-cost days out, we have plenty of ideas of what you can see and do…

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Top things to do in the New Forest in November

November is traditionally a quieter time of year but it’s not without its lures. You’ll find the rich autumn colours still in place across many areas of the forest and you can enjoy spending time outdoors. In this blog, we take a look at some of the fantastic things you can do here this coming…

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A different Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you may be wondering how you can make it extra special for your loved one this year, with all the current restrictions and closure of our favourite romantic venues! Don’t worry, you can still make your loved one feel on top of the world for this…

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