“The New Forest is like Narnia” says Mark Kermode
BBC and Observer film critic Mark Kermode is my new favourite guy. Here he talks about how diverse it is and why it makes such a great location for filming.…
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Our lowdown of the best things to see and do in the New Forest...
Steve Elson, Photographer-about-town and Lymington’s famous Postie.
We spotted Postman Steve on a Lymington Facebook group back in 2016 and quietly noted and followed his photographic work. During the summer in 2018 when he posted some particularly…
read moreMatt Rosevare, our young wildlife photographer in residence….
One day earlier in the summer of 2018, I was out walking on Tanners Lane Beach. I spotted two chaps with a large camera photographing the water reflection on the…
read moreJason Crane. Castle keeper, mechanic, adventurer…
Lighthouse keeper, castle custodian, fisherman, boat mechanic, serial business-starter, dad (and occasional but obsessive skier) Jason Crane is a pin up for the good life by the sea. I asked…
read moreLisa Morgan, Pop -up Farmshop guru. Keyhaven.
Lisa is famous for selling fresh meat and local produce straight from her farm, plus a host of specially selected local fish, cheese and other New Forest goodies. I have…
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 moreClare SH, Interior Designer + shop owner of No64 Milford on Sea
Having travelled around the world as an interior designer and stylist, Clare has always found her biggest inspiration and influence comes from growing up and living in the New Forest.…
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