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…
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Our lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
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…
read moreHistoric Houses around the South Coast
The 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 moreThe newest pub in town-The Gun Inn, Keyhaven.
One 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 moreInsider’s Guide for Hythe and Southampton Water villages
Southampton 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 moreInsider’s Guide to Burley and Ringwood
We 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 moreInsider’s Guide to the Northern New Forest
There are some lovely villages in this area. But with a far less population, life here spreads out into nature. There are no large…
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 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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
read moreFree, or nearly free, stuff to do with kids in the New Forest
So 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 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 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 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…
read moreDiscovering Hurst Castle and a fabulous coastal walk.
A 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 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 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.…
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