New Forest Blog

10 reasons to visit in the winter

Happy first day of winter! Come and experience the magic of the New Forest during this wonderful time of year. Visiting our National Park in winter offers a unique and charming experience! Here’s our top 10 reasons to visit the New Forest in the winter… 1. Scenic beauty - The New Forest transforms…

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Top 10 winter walks in the New Forest

Get those steps in in the magnificent surroundings of the New Forest. Whether you are choosing to go on a walk for some post-Christmas exercise or are looking to blow those cobwebs away, we’ve put together a list of ten of our best winter walks that you can enjoy. The Lepe Loop Take to the New…

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Top things to do this December

As well as a whole host of Christmas and seasonal events, there’s plenty going on across the New Forest this December. Wrap up warm and take a wintery walk through the forest, join Santa for a guided paddle along the Beaulieu River and be entertained by live bands at some of our arts venues. These…

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Top romantic winter breaks in the New Forest

As the days are getting shorter and the nights grow long, what better way to beat off the winter blues than with a romantic break? Winter in the magical New Forest is a season of dark, starry skies, rustling leaves, roaring fires, and delicious, comforting food. It’s the season of frosts and snow;…

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Top Things to Do this February in the New Forest

Now we are well and truly into the new year it’s time to start looking ahead to February. Those darker nights of December and January will soon be something of the past as the first signs of spring will start to emerge in the New Forest. Whether you are looking for days out over the February half…

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Top things to do in December in the New Forest

Whether you are looking to make a festive break or are planning on some days out to beat the winter blues, plan your visit to the New Forest this December for some fantastic festive and non-festive activities and events. Take a look at what’s happening this December… Get that all important Vitamin D…

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Top things to do in the New Forest in November

November is traditionally a quieter time of year but it’s not without its lures. You’ll find the rich autumn colours still in place across many areas of the forest and you can enjoy spending time outdoors. In this blog, we take a look at some of the fantastic things you can do here this coming…

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Top Winter Days Out in the New Forest

Whether it’s walking in a winter wonderland or cocooning yourself in the warmth of one of our world-class spas, there’s no better place for a Winter Day Out than the magical New Forest. Winter in the New Forest is a special time. It’s a season of rustling, frosted leaves; of snow and storms, dark…

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Christmas Events in the New Forest

It really isn’t long now until that magical time of the year! This year hope to be able to celebrate Christmas in style again, with your family and friends close by. Enjoy all that there is to offer around Christmastime here in the New Forest. We’ve festive events suitable for all the family. Take a…

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