new forest lifestyle
Our lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
How to Spend a Weekend in the New Forest
Plan the perfect weekend break in the New Forest with our itinerary recommendations.
read moreFestivals and Events in the New Forest 2024
Enjoy various family-friendly festivals & events held across the New Forest in 2024. From food festivals to agricultural and animal shows, there’s lots of fun…
read moreA Guide to the New Forest
Get the scoop on what makes the New Forest so special to ensure you’re all set for a great escape. unforgettable adventure.
read moreChange – Maker 6. Happiness Detective – Dr P
NFE’s Founder, Rachel Parsons, has been out and about meeting some Eco legends… aka ‘Change-makers’…in today’s interview, Rachel met with Dr Demos Parapanos… Since…
read moreInsider’s Guide to Lymington
The Saturday market sees Lymington’s High Street really come to life as the stalls reveal fresh produce, antique wares & local treasures. Established in 1250,…
read moreInsider’s Guide to Milford on Sea
Live like a local on your next trip to Milford on Sea with our insiders guide, brimming with plenty of things to see and do…
read moreInsider’s Guide to Keyhaven
Sleepy, small and very boaty, Keyhaven was a port in 1206. Now it’s a fishing hamlet and base for boat owners. The Isle of Wight…
read moreInsider’s Guide to Fordingbridge
Located on the banks of the Avon River, Fordingbridge is a really picturesque New Forest town, with a rich history of cloth making and smuggling…
read moreInsider’s Guide to Beaulieu
The Beaulieu River is one of the few privately owned rivers in the world and has been in the ownership of the Montagu family for…
read moreInsider’s Guide to Burley and Ringwood
Burley village and the surrounding area is about as perfectly pretty as the New Forest gets. You’re deep in the western part of the New…
read moreInsider’s Guide to Sway
Sway is nestled on the southern edge of the New Forest, surrounded by National Park. It’s just a 5 minute drive west of Brockenhurst, and…
read moreHolidaying with less mobile folk? Here’s where to go and what to do…
Here’s the good news. The New Forest is mostly flat and in general, accessibility in the area, is pretty good. PEDALL Inclusive…
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…
read moreChange-Maker 5. Bumblebee Freedom Fighter – Gill
NFE’s Founder, Rachel Parsons, has been out and about meeting some of the New Forest’s most inspiring local legends… aka ‘Change-makers’…in today’s interview, Rachel met…
read moreChange-Maker 4. Local Food & Farm Innovator – Pete
NFE’s Founder, Rachel Parsons, has been out and about meeting some of the New Forest’s most inspiring local legends… aka ‘Change-makers’…in today’s interview, Rachel met…
read moreChange-Maker 3. Wildlife Champion – Marcus
NFE’s Founder, Rachel Parsons, has been out and about meeting some of the New Forest’s most inspiring local legends… aka ‘Change-makers’…in today’s interview, Rachel met…
read moreChange-Maker 2. Foot Engineer – Ryan
NFE’s Founder, Rachel Parsons, has been out and about meeting some of the New Forest’s most inspiring local legends… aka ‘Change-makers’…in today’s interview, Rachel met…
read moreChange-Maker 1. Vegan Eco-preneur – Robyn
NFE’s Founder, Rachel Parsons, has been out and about meeting some of the New Forest’s most inspiring local legends… aka ‘Change-makers’…in today’s interview, Rachel met…
read moreA Dog Friendly Guide to the New Forest
Discover all the New Forest’s best dog-friendly walks, beaches & places to eat. With ancient woodland & stretches of coastline to roam, there are loads…
read moreLocal pub guide: drinks, fires and fodder.
Here’s our (very short) guide for pubs in the South of the New Forest: The Angel and Blue Pig on Lymington High Street. Ancient,…
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