Because the New Forest belongs to us all, we all need to care for it. It’s one of the UK’s biggest Sites of Special Scientific Interest and is home to some of the country’s rarest plants, animals and fungi, as well as the world-famous roaming New Forest ponies. Whether we’re riding, cycling, walking…
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It’s time to start practicing those ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’ as Bonfire Night fast approaches us. There are several fireworks displays in local New Forest towns and villages with some starting towards the end of the October half term and some on the 5th November itself. If you love nothing better than…
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Everyone loves a spooky story and the New Forest is filled with them! As Halloween approaches, take a trek through our horrible history - then visit the places where it all (allegedly) happened… The White Witch of Burley Ever wondered just why the pretty village of Burley has so many stores devoted…
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This autumn we invite local residents to get into the autumnal festivities, with pick your own pumpkins and Halloween Maize Maze at Fordingbridge. With a wide selection of pumpkins and squashes on offer to harvest all of which are planted and grown on our 10 acre fields with over 20 varieties to…
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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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Paultons Park’s ghostly family event, Happy Halloween, is bigger and better than ever with the amazing rides and attractions of Tornado Springs and Peppa Pig World included in the spooky fun! Running from 13th-31st October, visit the UK’s No.1 Family Theme Park for a spooktastic celebration…
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1. Piper’s Wait – At 140 metres, this hill, near the romantically-named Nomansland in the Forest’s north, is New Forest’s highest point. Easy to find, with its own car-park, you’ll be able to take in views to Watership Down in the north east, as well as Danebury Hillfort near Andover, and the Isle…
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From the mightiest oaks to the most delicate of birches; from scarlet fungi to yellow-specked bracken, the magical New Forest, Europe’s best National Park, is the place to enjoy some spectacular autumn colour. Check out our favourite spots to see the stunning autumn colours… Denny Wood One of the…
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