Horses in my life, by New Forest Point to Point winner, Hicky Gibbs
Winner of the wild, bold and eccentric New Forest Point to Point, ex-Royal Clerk and Vogue features writer. Hicky Gibbs. The New Forest National Park…
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Our lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
Exbury Gardens. 200 acres of woodland garden magic.
Exbury is a private house and gardens a few miles east of Beaulieu. The owners are part of the Rothschild family. Many of them it…
read moreBeaches in the New Forest
Discover the wonders of the New Forest’s lovely coastline with our top beaches to visit, offering everything from sandy shores & vibrant beach huts to…
read moreTop 10 Picnic Spots in the New Forest
With ample green spaces, serene coastal views and delightful countryside jaunts, the New Forest is positively brimming with great places for a picnic. Whether you’re…
read more“The New Forest is like Narnia” says Mark Kermode
BBC and Observer film critic Mark Kermode talks about how diverse the New Forest is.
read moreOur Guide to Getting Lost and Enjoying It
Getting lost is an art form we try to avoid most of our lives. Lost, we are taught, is something to fear and dread. Lost…
read moreSteve Elson, Photographer-about-town and Lymington’s famous Postie.
We spotted Postman Steve on a Lymington Facebook group back in 2016 and quietly noted and followed his photographic work. During the summer in 2018…
read moreCycling in the New Forest
The area is predominantly flat and has fantastic cycle trails and road cycling options. Many parts of the forest, hidden to the motorist, are easily accessible…
read moreMatt Rosevare, our young wildlife photographer in residence….
One day earlier in the summer of 2018, I was out walking on Tanners Lane Beach. I spotted two chaps with a large camera photographing…
read moreThe Rope Swingers Secret Guide to the New Forest
Love to swing? Then this is a post for you. Here’s our (not so) secret guide to the best rope swings in the forest. This is a…
read moreJason Crane. Castle keeper, mechanic, adventurer…
Lighthouse keeper, castle custodian, fisherman, boat mechanic, serial business-starter, dad (and occasional but obsessive skier) Jason Crane is a pin up for the good life…
read moreOur guide to organising your stay…
Here is our short guide to all the best bits of the area, thing to do, places to eat (and drink), our favourite providers and…
read moreClare SH, Interior Designer + shop owner of No64 Milford on Sea
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…
read moreDriving to the forest? The best spots for a great lunch.
Want 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…
read moreThe Forest in the ‘Fall’. Leaf watching. When + where…
You 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…
read moreThe ‘time warp train’ London Waterloo 1hr 48mins.
Decompression 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…
read moreSwallows and Amazons? Really wild days for exploring families.
Swallows 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…
read moreWalking? Detour to find famous trees who’ve escaped the chop!
The New Forest was once a Royal Hunting forest. It is one of the best places in England to find these ancient and giant trees.…
read moreForaging in Hampshire
Foraging for free and organic food is a real pleasure. It is Slow Living at its best. Wild food is all around us. Far more…
read moreUnicorn Trails! Slightly bonkers walks for kids…
Get your glitter carrot on! Ideas for a kids walk with a fun nature theme. Here at New Forest Escapes we love a good kids…
read moreAnd RELAX….Forest bathing anyone?
Forest 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…
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