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…
read moreOur lowdown of the best things to see and do 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 moreIn 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…
read moreThe New Forest, and surrounding area, is dotted by a number of historic buildings that are well worth a day-trip or visit during your escape!…
read moreOne of the mainstays of local, seasonal and excellently-eco, is newly re-loved Gun Inn, Keyhaven. The food here is so good that we are now…
read moreSouthampton City, and it’s suburbs at Totton, with the oil refinery, at Cadland, are the busier areas. However the National Park boundaries and green belt…
read moreWe love that the animals have right of way here. There is even a law court dedicated especially to the right to graze animals ‘wild’…
read moreThere are some lovely villages in this area. But with a far less population, life here spreads out into nature. There are no large…
read moreDid 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 moreBen and Suzi started their antique & vintage interiors business 8 years ago and have a workshop in Lymington which they open to the…
read moreDuring 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,…
read moreChoosing where you go for a winter walk is important. Windy? Head for the protection of the trees in the forest. Sunny? Head to the…
read moreWant to explore a magical kingdom? Need to find a particularly beautiful picnic spot? Have someone with you who is riding in a pram or…
read moreThe 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…
read moreHere 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…
read moreSo we have written extensively on what’s free and fun in other posts, but here’s the ‘take-away’ for busy parents… Head to the beach –…
read moreGetting 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 moreLove 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 moreWant 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…
read moreA boat trip out to a massive castle, a secret (very good) cafe, and a great walk back home. There are masses of dark passages…
read moreYou 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 New Forest was once a Royal Hunting forest. It is one of the best places in England to find these ancient and giant trees.…
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