Dena Saunderson Private Chef + Food Historian
For truly wonder-full, British eccentric and vintage cooking at it’s best. Great smart food, or be creative and treat your VIP with something super special – food from the time…
read moreOur lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
For truly wonder-full, British eccentric and vintage cooking at it’s best. Great smart food, or be creative and treat your VIP with something super special – food from the time…
read moreGetting 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 moreWe spotted Postman Steve on a Lymington Facebook group back in 2016 and quietly noted and followed his photographic work. During the summer in 2018 when he posted some particularly…
read moreLove 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 moreThis blog is written to help busy families choose what to do locally. We’ve listed free activities and also ones that come with a cost but are well worth checking…
read moreLighthouse 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 moreA 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 moreHere is our guide to all the best bits of the area and all our favourite providers. If you have any questions, just ask us. Do visit our blog for our…
read moreSwallows and Amazons doesn’t just have to be a wonderful book of our past. It is possible to live those water-y, exploring, wild-swimming, tree climbing summers? Here’s our guide for…
read moreGet your glitter carrot on! Ideas for a kids walk with a fun nature theme. Here at New Forest Escapes we love a good kids adventure (and often feel like…
read moreForest Bathing isn’t some kind of expensive spa treatment or washing ritual, we’re talking about a tech-free, time-out, stillness and quiet enjoyment of a beautiful wild place. And best of…
read moreThe New Forest has 2 fantastic proper water parks. Both are superb and have consistently excellent reviews. There is a good ‘splash pad’ at Peppa Pig World – great for…
read moreFor family walks with a theme, how about bug hunting from Ladycross car park in amongst the huge oaks. Cycle the trails here for some extra fun. The New Forest…
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