Rainy days in the New Forest
Rainy days in the New Forest doesn’t mean staying in… Here’s our list of hot spots for those who want to stay dry, or get…
read moreOur lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
Rainy days in the New Forest doesn’t mean staying in… Here’s our list of hot spots for those who want to stay dry, or get…
read moreGosh. What a find! If you want exploring with a difference, you’ve found it! How about going big tree climbing with the man who puts…
read moreAll of us in the office love a paddle. Across the New Forest this sport has become super popular, and with some truly special places…
read moreIn the early heat wave of July 2022, Rachel interviewed Jen of Wild Times next door to the New Forest Escapes office in Lymington’s St…
read moreSummerdown are ‘the Peppermint People’. They’ve been growing their rare Black Mitcham peppermint on their farm in Hampshire, and distilling it into the finest pure…
read moreIn need of some holiday inspiration?? As mums in the office, we understand the need to find ways of entertaining the little ones during school…
read moreAngus and Annabel are a power couple. Their power is getting good-stuff done. Their CV’s are a long list of achievements which include multiple successful…
read moreThe New Forest, and surrounding area, is dotted by a number of historic buildings that are well worth a day-trip or visit during your escape!…
read moreIf you’re staying at Furzedown House, these are for you…. Bee Keeping Experiences, with the Awarding winning ‘The Noble Bee’ – visit their website…
read moreGeneral safety for wild swimming As ever, we strongly suggest you follow the wild swim code of safety. – tell someone where you are going…
read moreThe area is a wonderful place to explore on foot. We have written extensively about where to go. – Walk the beaches. Here’s our guide.…
read moreDid you want to see the actual walk before you suggest it to your family and friends? This is exactly the blog and You Tube…
read moreWith a collection of cliff-top coastal paths, ancient tree-lined roads and vast open heathland, the New Forest is a slice of paradise for cycling …there’s…
read moreBen and Suzi started their antique & vintage interiors business 8 years ago and have a workshop in Lymington which they open to the…
read moreDuring Coronavirus you can still explore but you’ll want to find lovely quiet spots… here are some ideas from keeping kids busy in the garden,…
read moreThe New Forest landscape is perfect for birds. The habitat is broad ranging and spans ancient forest, conifer plantations, broad heathland, coastal tidal marshes, rivers,…
read moreChoosing where you go for a winter walk is important. Windy? Head for the protection of the trees in the forest. Sunny? Head to the…
read moreTall, athletic, smiley and observant, Brockenhurst chap Henry knows his way around a camera. And the local area. He’s been capturing magic here in the…
read moreBoth Rachel Parsons and Rachel Smith in our office, ride and our passion is anything with fetlocks and forelocks. They both have their own horses…
read moreWant to explore a magical kingdom? Need to find a particularly beautiful picnic spot? Have someone with you who is riding in a pram or…
read moreThe New Forest beaches are very beautiful and diverse. Sandy, silty, pebbly and many are near coastal bird reserves. Here’s our guide to spending a…
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