Paddle 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 to go, do join in.…
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Jenny Clark – Wild Times – Paddleboarding and SUP Yoga in the New Forest
In the early heat wave of July 2022, Rachel interviewed Jen of Wild Times next door to the New Forest Escapes office in Lymington’s St Barbe museum cafe. Jen runs…
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 more. Head off for…
read moreGetting away from the world during Coronavirus
During Coronavirus you can still explore but you’ll want to find lovely quiet spots… here are some ideas from keeping kids busy in the garden, to the best Easter Egg…
read moreNew Forest Winter Walks – Our Guide….
Choosing where you go for a winter walk is important. Windy? Head for the protection of the trees in the forest. Sunny? Head to the beach. Want silence? Go to…
read moreHenry Szwinto photographer and nature lover
Tall, athletic, smiley and observant, Brockenhurst chap Henry knows his way around a camera. And the local area. He’s been capturing magic here in the National Park for most of…
read moreExbury Gardens. 200 acres of woodland garden magic.
Want to explore a magical kingdom? Need to find a particularly beautiful picnic spot? Have someone with you who is riding in a pram or a mobility vehicle? Then this…
read moreThe New Forest beaches
The New Forest beaches are very beautiful and diverse. Sandy, silty, pebbly and many are near coastal bird reserves. Here’s our guide to spending a day on the local beaches……
read moreTop 10 picnic spots in the New Forest
Here are our top 10 picnic spots…enjoy! We’ve written a great deal about the local area and places to visit. They have been chosen because they’re beautiful, unique, quiet and…
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 has connotations of chaos. But…
read moreRomantic New Forest Walks.
Want some time away with your partner? Here’s our guide to the best romantic places and spaces. The coastal path at Milford. The main picture for this blog is the…
read moreJames Fry, Gin Master at The Cave Bar in Milford on Sea
Despite being half Spanish, I was born and bred in Lymington and have stayed all my life thanks to its wonderful scenery, incredible social scene and the best drinking holes…
read moreOur guide to organising your stay…
Here is our guide to all the best bits of the area and all our favourite providers. If you have any questions, just ask us. Do visit our blog for our…
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 every year too. It’s just…
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. The National Park is home…
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 than you might think is…
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 wild place. And best of…
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 party. Here are our tried…
read moreInsider’s Guide to the Beaulieu River area
This village is perhaps one of the most iconic and most visited in the New Forest. For good reason too. It’s pretty red brick houses, tiny shops, a chocolatier, several…
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