Ben 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…
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Top 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 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 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…
read moreFood lovers guide to the New Forest…
Who doesn’t love good food. Here’s our list of 9 favourites: 1. For a cool ‘at home in the country’ atmosphere – The Courtyard at The Pig Hotel in Brockenhurst.…
read moreExploring the National Park coast on our favourite wild beach…
The New Forest National Park coast has miles of beautiful and protected shoreline. Wild ponies and cattle live on much of it. It’s well worth exploring for some beach-y downtime. Dog…
read moreWeddings at Gins Barn: boats, brides, a big barn and a bison.
Need some inspiration for a New Forest wedding? Need a reception location near Beaulieu Abbey? Whilst it’s not like us to brag, we had to on this occasion. In May…
read moreBehind closed doors. Gins Barn, a holiday home by designer, Julian Chichester.
Julian Chichester, well regarded furniture designer and owner of Gins barn, has, with his wife Holly, created a holiday home that stylists and interior designers will love. Here’s a quick…
read more5 easy ideas for memorable 60th, 70th, 80th birthdays.
Busy? And got to organise an impressive celebration, that has clearly taken a lot of thought and effort. We can help organise that memorable birthday party. Here are our tried…
read moreHolidaying with less mobile folk? Here’s where to go, what to do, walks etc.
Here’s the good news. The New Forest is mostly flat and with an older local population, in general, accessibility in the area, is pretty good. Options for days out: 1.…
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