Wild 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…
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Our lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
Summerdown 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.
read moreAngus McChesney – Adventure Wild Swimming in the New Forest
Angus and Annabel are a power couple. Their power is getting good-stuff done. Their CV’s are a long list of achievements which include multiple successful…
read moreDena Saunderson Private Chef + Food Historian
For truly wonder-full, British eccentric and vintage cooking at it’s best. Great smart food, or be creative and treat your VIP with something super special…
read moreEat in – private chef, treats and extras… foodie feasts.
We are lucky to have a great selection of talented individuals locally, who can help make your stay in the New Forest unforgettable. Whether it’s…
read moreEco-friendly travel in the New Forest
The New Forest is a great destination if you’re looking for a car(e)-free holiday, with plenty of local transport, walks and trails to make it…
read moreSimon Noble, beekeeper, rewilder and foodie.
Simon, a truly likeable and gentle fellow, has come from a family of environmental visionaries. He lives on the family farm, on the edge of…
read moreVegan and Veggie Places to Eat in the New Forest
100% plant based foodie places… Naked Pantry 3 Westcroft Parade, Station Road, New Milton The Naked Pantry & Naked Quench in New Milton,…
read moreOur guide to loving the New Forest
Whether living in, or visiting the New Forest, we wanted to share a few of our top tips to help protect this very special part of the world!
read moreBee 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…
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…
read moreA Guide to Wild Swimming in The New Forest
Wild swimming has seen increased popularity over recent years, with more and more people keen to try it out thanks to the potential health and…
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…
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…
read moreCyclist Phil Brown and his top tips
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…
read moreElephant 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…
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…
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…
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…
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