Category: Visit

One of the best things about visiting (and living in) the New Forest has to be the beaches of the area. As well miles and miles of woodland, pony-dotted meadows, and heather-clad heath, the New Forest coastline offers family friendly stretches of pebble, shingle, and sandy beach. Some are lined with colourful beach huts, while……

If you want to grab a bargain – either to keep for yourself or to sell on – then you need to get to Minstead Auction. Assuming you’re in the New Forest on a Monday evening, that is. Held weekly at the village hall, the auction offers a huge variety of lots. Many go for……

Let’s talk about Lymington shops. Of all the towns in the New Forest, this is my favourite place for a spot of retail therapy. All the clothing brands I love are located here, for starters. So if you also adore the likes of Fat Face, Salt Rock and Seasalt, then you’re in for a treat.……

If you want to find garden centres in the New Forest, then you’re in for a real treat! The New Forest has garden centres galore, and between them these offer some superb cafes and restaurants, great gift shops and of course a pleasing range of plants to take home. Garden centres in Hampshire and East……

The local ponies are probably the most iconic part of the National Park. With their penchant for roaming wherever they please, it’s nigh-on impossible to visit the area without encountering some of these charming creatures. Whether you’re wondering what the New Forest pony is all about or where to see New Forest ponies, this guide……

If you’re visiting the New Forest and are seeking a place to stay or a destination for a day out, then may I suggest Christchurch? As it’s my adopted home town I might be biased, but there really are plenty of things to do in Christchurch, UK. Christchurch is a peaceful, pretty place where it’s……

Beaulieu Motor Museum is located in the New Forest, and is in fact the National Motor Museum in the UK. So it’s a pretty important place when it comes to classic cars and other historic vehicles. If you want to visit Beaulieu National Motor Museum, then this guide is for you! This makes a great……

If you’re planning to spend some time in the New Forest National Park, then you need to know about the New Forest towns and villages you can stay in and visit. The towns and villages in the New Forest vary in size, and each has something unique to offer. I live on the edge of……

Whether you’re camping, staying in a B&B or have booked into a five star hotel, you don’t want to miss out on the New Forest farm shops. I live on the edge of the New Forest, and have visited some first class farm shops since moving here over two decades ago. In fact one New……

If you’re heading to the New Forest National Park area, then of course you need to know exactly where to visit! This list of the best things to do in the New Forest will help you decide which New Forest attractions to add to your list. I live locally, so I’m lucky enough to know……