Insider’s Guide to the Northern New Forest
There are some lovely villages in this area. But with a far less population, life here spreads out into nature. There are no large towns in the north…
read moreBook with confidence, easy cancellation. Read our COVID Info for more details.
Our lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
There are some lovely villages in this area. But with a far less population, life here spreads out into nature. There are no large towns in the north…
read moreDuring 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 moreGetting Here You’ll need a car to get the best out of this area. Trains go to Sway, New Milton, Hinton Admiral, Christchurch and onto Bournemouth and Weymouth. The Bend…
read moreThe 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 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 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 moreIn 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 moreThis 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…
read moreThe 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 moreThis 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,…
read moreFrequently 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 moreRecently 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…
read more