Matt Rosevare, our young wildlife photographer in residence….
One day earlier in the summer of 2018, I was out walking on Tanners Lane Beach. I spotted two chaps with a large camera photographing the water reflection on the…
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Our lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
The 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 moreJason Crane. Castle keeper, mechanic, adventurer…
Lighthouse keeper, castle custodian, fisherman, boat mechanic, serial business-starter, dad (and occasional but obsessive skier) Jason Crane is a pin up for the good life by the sea. I asked…
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 moreLisa Morgan, Pop -up Farmshop guru. Keyhaven.
Lisa is famous for selling fresh meat and local produce straight from her farm, plus a host of specially selected local fish, cheese and other New Forest goodies. I have…
read moreJames Fry, Gin Master at The Cave Bar in Milford on Sea
Despite being half Spanish, I was born and bred in Lymington and have stayed all my life thanks to its wonderful scenery, incredible social scene and the best drinking holes…
read moreClare SH, Interior Designer + shop owner of No64 Milford on Sea
Having travelled around the world as an interior designer and stylist, Clare has always found her biggest inspiration and influence comes from growing up and living in the New Forest.…
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 moreThe Forest in the ‘Fall’. Leaf watching. When + where…
You don’t need to fly to New Hampshire to see the famous autumn or ‘fall’ foliage. Our wonderful New Forest puts on a great display every year too. It’s just…
read moreForaging in the New Forest
Foraging for free and organic food is a real pleasure. It is Slow Living at it’s best. Wild food is all around us. Far more than you might think is…
read moreDog walks and dog days in the New Forest
Dogs are part of New Forest life. So long as they are well behaved, it’s pretty much access all areas in the area and in the National Park. There are…
read moreLocal pub guide: drinks, dogs, fires and fodder.
Which is the best pub where? Here’s our guide for winter pubs in the New Forest: In no particular order: The Angel and Blue Pig on Lymington High Street. Ancient,…
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.…
read moreInsider’s Guide to the Beaulieu River area
In spring the woods are full of bluebells and birdsong. In summer the yachts and boat traffic are peaceful and beautiful, the forest dappled and calm. In autumn…
read moreInsider’s Guide to Milford on Sea
This is a vibrant village that has always got something to say. There is an excellent website focusing on the positives here; http://www.milfordonseanews.org/ Don’t miss out on the eccentric style…
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The hamlet lies at one end of an extraordinary shingle bank, Hurst Spit. The mile long shingle bar reaches out to the south dividing the turbulent…
read moreInsider’s Guide to Brockenhurst
This sweet and busy little village sits central in the National Park. The entire village is home to the animals of the forest who are welcomed along all the streets,…
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Frequently noted in the ‘Top 10 places to live in Britain’ articles in the mainstream British press, Lymington is a smart, bustly Georgian market town by the sea. It supports a…
read moreSouthampton Hospital – we only have good things to say…
Recently my daughter was referred to the Paediatrics department for kidney surgery. The team were absolutely without exception brilliant. Not only was our in hospital experience amazing (play therapists, dog…
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