Swallows 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…
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Our lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
Walking? 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 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…
read moreGins Barn, a holiday home by designer, Julian Chichester.
Julian Chichester, well regarded furniture designer and owner of Gins barn, has, with his wife Holly, created a holiday home that stylists and interior designers…
read moreGet in! Our New Forest Waterparks
The New Forest has 2 fantastic proper water parks. Both are superb and have consistently excellent reviews. These two activity ‘centres’ offer a great mix of…
read moreA bug-mazing day cycling in and around the woods!
For family walks with a theme, how about bug hunting from Ladycross car park in amongst the huge oaks. Cycle the trails here for some…
read moreEasy ideas for memorable 60th, 70th, 80th birthdays.
Busy? And got to organise an impressive celebration, that has clearly taken a lot of thought and effort. We can help organise that memorable birthday…
read moreIn the Press & Media
Here’s us in newsprint and digital…the ones we know about anyway! …
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