Insider’s Guide to Brockenhurst
Surrounded by ancient forest & heathlands, adventures await in Brockenhurst… and you’ll be sure to meet plenty of ponies & donkeys on your travels- it’s absolutely charming!
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Our lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
Insider’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…
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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,…
read moreSocial Tree Climbers – Adventuring Upwards
Gosh. What a find! If you want exploring with a difference, you’ve found it! How about going big tree climbing with the man who puts…
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 moreThe Gun Inn, Keyhaven
This cosy Fisherman’s bar has undergone a total refurbishment using reclaimed oak panelling and floors with quality antique furniture. There is a large garden…
read morePaddle boarding in the New Forest
All of us in the office love a paddle. Across the New Forest this sport has become super popular, and with some truly special places…
read moreWild Times – Paddleboarding and SUP Yoga in the New Forest
In the early heat wave of July 2022, Rachel interviewed Jenny Clark of Wild Times next door to the New Forest…
read moreSummerdown 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…
read moreBeing B Corp & Using Business as a Force for Good ™
In March 2022 we were HUGELY proud to certify as a B Corp™ You can find out more about our personal B Corp journey here,…
read moreThe Best Restaurants & Pubs in the New Forest
Indulge in delicious local food with our top New Forest restaurant recommendations, highlighting all the top spots for keen foodies.
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