New Forest wild and sea swimming
General safety for wild swimming As ever, we strongly suggest you follow the wild swim code of safety. – tell someone where you are going and when you expect to…
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Our lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
Walking in the New Forest
The 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 more. Head off for…
read moreDave Ford, Walker, historian and You Tube-r.
Did you want to see the actual walk before you suggest it to your family and friends? This is exactly the blog and You Tube link for you. Dave is…
read morePhil Brown – bicyclist, photographer and cake tester.
With 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 no need to be a…
read moreBen and Susie – Elephant Antiques, traders of the weird and wonderful…
Ben and Suzi started their antique & vintage interiors business 8 years ago and have a workshop in Lymington which they open to the public on Friday, Sat and…
read moreGetting away from the world during Coronavirus
During 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, to the best Easter Egg…
read moreBirdwatching in the New Forest
The New Forest landscape is perfect for birds. The habitat is broad ranging and spans ancient forest, conifer plantations, broad heathland, coastal tidal marshes, rivers, ponds and streams. It is…
read moreNew Forest Winter Walks – Our Guide….
Choosing where you go for a winter walk is important. Windy? Head for the protection of the trees in the forest. Sunny? Head to the beach. Want silence? Go to…
read moreHenry Szwinto photographer and nature lover
Tall, 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 National Park for most of…
read moreMy kingdom for a horse! Where to (horse) ride in the New Forest?
Coombe Farm Stables, Sway. A lovely place which we get excellent feedback about. They do more arena work than out and about on the forest. Coombe Stables is located right…
read moreExbury Gardens. 200 acres of woodland garden magic.
Want to explore a magical kingdom? Need to find a particularly beautiful picnic spot? Have someone with you who is riding in a pram or a mobility vehicle? Then this…
read moreThe New Forest beaches
The 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 day on the local beaches……
read moreTop 10 picnic spots in the New Forest
Here are our top 10 picnic spots…enjoy! We’ve written a great deal about the local area and places to visit. They have been chosen because they’re beautiful, unique, quiet and…
read moreFree, or nearly free, stuff to do with kids in the New Forest
So we have written extensively on what’s free and fun in other posts, but here’s the ‘take-away’ for busy parents… – Head to the beach – for a day at…
read more10 top spots for your New Forest Easter Egg Hunt
Ready. Set. Go…. Here’s our guide to where to set up your egg-tastic afternoon for New Forest Easter Egg Hunt. (And the puns stop here!) Coastal Easter Egg Hunt 1.…
read moreOur Guide to Getting Lost and Enjoying It
Getting lost is an art form we try to avoid most of our lives. Lost, we are taught, is something to fear and dread. Lost has connotations of chaos. But…
read moreCycling in the New Forest
Cycling in the New Forest Come on down! The area is predominantly flat and has fantastic cycle trails and road cycling options. Phil, our excellent graphic designer is a keen…
read moreThe Rope Swingers Secret Guide to the New Forest
Love to swing? Then this is a post for you. Here’s our (not so) secret guide to the best rope swings in the forest. This is a place with plenty of trees,…
read moreWhat to do with the kids? Our full download….
This blog is written to help busy families choose what to do locally. The first 7 activities are all free; Rope Swing Guide, Swallows and Amazons days out on Tanners…
read moreRomantic New Forest Walks.
Want some time away with your partner? Here’s our guide to the best romantic places and spaces. The coastal path at Milford. The main picture for this blog is the…
read moreDiscovering Hurst Castle and a fabulous coastal walk.
A boat trip out to a massive castle, a secret (very good) cafe, and a great walk back home. There are masses of dark passages to explore, strange crevices and…
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