Things to do in the rain
My favourite thing to do in the rain, is to get out in it. Put on your kit and go forth as before. With the one proviso’ of probably not…
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Our lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
Bee keeping experience
If you’re staying at Furzedown House, these are for you…. Bee Keeping Experiences, with the Awarding winning ‘The Noble Bee’ – visit their website here THE NOBLE BEE We…
read moreInsider’s Guide for the Eastern New Forest
Southampton City, and it’s suburbs at Totton, with the oil refinery, at Cadland, are the busier areas. However the National Park boundaries and green belt are well kept and it’s…
read morePreserving the old ways… Jam maker Jennifer Williams,
Chef, Environmentalist, Forager, Campaigner, Teacher, Mum, and wonderful story-teller, Jennifer Williams is a hard-core foodie who loves sharing her recipes and flavours with the rest of us thanks to…
read moreNew Forest wild and sea swimming
General safety for wild swimming As ever, we strongly suggest you follow the wild swim code of safety. – tell someone where you are going and when you expect to…
read moreInsider’s Guide to Burley and nearby
We love that the animals have right of way. There is even a law court dedicated especially to the right to graze animals ‘wild’ here. Livestock, grazing, and cutting wood…
read moreFlora, the forest foodie
Fellow supermarket-hater, Flora and I first met when we asked her to come up with some lovely Christmas present treats for our house owners. I was impressed with her knowledge…
read moreOnline travel agents – major changes post COVID
These comments are designed for online travel agents ‘OTA’s’ Airbnb, Booking.com, Tripadvisor etc – any online agency where you can’t speak to a real person on the phone, about a…
read moreAirbnb has changed. To or not to Airbnb in 2021?
So…to Airbnb or not to Airbnb? “In 2021 the behaviour of ‘staycation-ers’ is radically different than that ‘pre-virus’ life that we all enjoyed. The basic set up of Airbnb is…
read moreInsider’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 moreWalking in the New Forest
The area is a wonderful place to explore on foot. We have written extensively about where to go. – Walk the beaches. Here’s our guide. Read more. Head off for…
read moreAnxiety for holiday bookers – how bad is it now?
Has COVID19 changed the UK travel industry? To read up on how things have changed, read our Travel Trends for 2020 and onwards here. Here’s what we’ve learned…
read moreDave Ford, Walker, historian and You Tube-r.
Did you want to see the actual walk before you suggest it to your family and friends? This is exactly the blog and You Tube link for you. Dave is…
read morePhil Brown – bicyclist, photographer and cake tester.
With a collection of cliff-top coastal paths, ancient tree-lined roads and vast open heathland, the New Forest is a slice of paradise for cycling …there’s no need to be a…
read moreOur top UK travel trends for 2021 and onwards
With CV19 in our midst, the travel industry has changed massively and forever. Guests are extremely cautious and need, more than ever, to trust where they are placing their family…
read moreBen 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…
read moreFern Freud, forager, chef, social media rising star
Fern Freud is one of rural England’s social media rising stars. She is helping to revolutionise the ancient craft of foraging and is giving it a mouth-wateringly enticing new look.…
read moreStephen Jose – 5th generation New Forest baker
Steven Jose is the owner of The Bakehouse in Brockenhurst. The bakery has won many awards, regional and British, and is a landmark in the village. Steven is the fifth…
read moreBrian Terrey – Landscape Photographer
Brian is a noted local, landscape photographer. He has had many photographs printed in national and local press, including magazines such as Dorset and Hampshire Life. In 2019 he won…
read moreGetting away from the world during Coronavirus
During 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 moreInsider’s Guide to the South West of the New Forest
Getting 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…
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