Summerdown Mint, Regenerative Farming
Summerdown 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 essential oil, since the 1980’s.…
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Our lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
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 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 moreSteve Elson, Photographer-about-town and Lymington’s famous Postie.
We 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 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. We’ve listed free activities and also ones that come with a cost but are well worth checking…
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 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 moreOur guide to organising your stay…
Here 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? Really wild days for exploring families.
Swallows 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 moreUnicorn Trails! Slightly bonkers walks for kids…
Get 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 moreAnd RELAX….Forest bathing anyone?
Forest 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 moreGet in! Our New Forest Waterparks
The 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 moreA bug-mazing day cycling in and around the woods!
For 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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