Dog days in the New Forest
The New Forest is the perfect playground for four-legged friends to explore. With acres of open forest & miles of stretching coastlines to roam together,…
read moreOur lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
The New Forest is the perfect playground for four-legged friends to explore. With acres of open forest & miles of stretching coastlines to roam together,…
read moreHere’s our (very short) guide for pubs in the New Forest: The Angel and Blue Pig on Lymington High Street. Ancient, wobbly of wall…
read moreThe 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 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 moreThis cosy Fisherman’s bar has undergone a total refurbishment using reclaimed oak panelling and floors with quality antique furniture. There is a large garden…
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 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 moreStart your adventure at the Keyhaven public car park (opposite the Gun Inn. Postcode SO41 0TP) and walk out to Hurst Castle. It sits at…
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.…
read moreForaging for free and organic food is a real pleasure. It is Slow Living at its best. Wild food is all around us. Far more…
read moreGet 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 moreForest 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…
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