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Our lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
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 moreThe 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 moreWant some lunch ideas on your way to and fro from the forest? We’ve done some homework for you and even organised some lovely freebies for you too. Here’s our list:…
read moreYou 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 moreNeed some inspiration for a New Forest wedding? Need a reception location near Beaulieu Abbey? Whilst it’s not like us to brag, we had to on this occasion. In May…
read moreDecompression needed? Take the time-warp train to Lymington Pier Waterloo Station to Lymington Pier Station (1 hr and 50 mins) is my favourite British train journey, writes Rachel Parsons, owner…
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 moreThe New Forest was once a Royal Hunting forest. It is one of the best places in England to find these ancient and giant trees. The National Park is home…
read moreForaging 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 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 moreJulian Chichester, well regarded furniture designer and owner of Gins barn, has, with his wife Holly, created a holiday home that stylists and interior designers will love. Here’s a quick…
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…
read moreDogs 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 moreBusy? And got to organise an impressive celebration, that has clearly taken a lot of thought and effort. We can help organise that memorable birthday party. Here are our tried…
read moreWhich 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 moreHere’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 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…
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