New Forest Blog

Plan your 2023 self catering break to the New Forest

Love your home from home comforts when you go away? If you enjoy being able to do your own thing, with meals at the time you’d like, the flexibility to cook for yourselves or eat out then a self-catering break might just be the ideal choice for you. Here in the New Forest, we have plenty of options…

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Top Christmas Events in the New Forest

The lead up to Christmas is a busy time of year. If you aren’t sure where to start or are looking for some ideas on some top Christmas events to go to in and around the New Forest then you have come to the right place! Whether you are looking for some traditional family fun or perhaps a relaxing…

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How to unwind this winter

Cold? Tick. Rainy? Tick. Dark, and foggy? Tick and tick again. We know that winter in the UK can be all these things and, if you’re one of the estimated two million Brits who suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder, it sometimes may not be the most wonderful time of the year. So, this winter, why…

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Make the most of this magical time of year

Christmas is coming and at the Montagu Arms preparations are underway for your festive celebrations. The perfect Christmas gifts for loved ones These inspirational gift ideas are sure to be at the top of your Christmas gift list Traditional Afternoon Tea Give the gift of a time-honoured…

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Top things to do in December in the New Forest

Whether you are looking to make a festive break or are planning on some days out to beat the winter blues, plan your visit to the New Forest this December for some fantastic festive and non-festive activities and events. Take a look at what’s happening this December… Get that all important Vitamin D…

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New Forest Literature Features and Facts

There’s only one thing better than curling up with a good book. And that’s visiting the places where the writer lived, or which they featured in their novel! Luckily for you, the magical New Forest is filled with them – here are some of our most amazing literature facts and features. The Real Alice…

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Animal Fact Files : Deer

Our Animal Fact Files focus on one animal that you can find in the New Forest and each blog will share lots of interesting facts about our animals, so everyone can learn and understand more about the wonderful wildlife in our beautiful National Park… Top facts about Deer in the New Forest: - There…

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Spend a magical Christmas in the New Forest

The countdown is on… it’s not long until Christmas will be here and where better a place to spend it than in the New Forest! With enchanting woodlands making for some fantastic wintery walks, cosy pubs with roaring log fires and a wealth of festive events and activities for all ages to take part in…

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New Forest Eats ‘n’ Treats - 20 Nov

New Forest Eats ‘n’ Treats Christmas shopping and entertainment event at Brockenhurst College in association with Go New Forest and New Forest Marque – 20 Nov, 11am – 4pm Christmas shoppers can browse and purchase an array of unique, locally-produced, artisan products, as well as enjoy a mix of…

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