New Forest Blog

Animal Fact Files : Donkeys

Our Animal Fact Files focus on one animal that you can find in the New Forest and each blog will share lots of interesting facts about our animals, so everyone can learn and understand more about the wonderful wildlife in our beautiful National Park… Top facts about Donkeys in the New Forest: -…

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23 Reasons to visit the New Forest in 2023

1. Our Ancient Woodlands. The New Forest has the highest concentration of ancient trees than anywhere else in Western Europe. Our living St Paul’s Cathedral, you can see some of the best beeches at Brackley Inclosure, near Bolderwood. 2. The ponies. Native to the New Forest, these roaming ponies…

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Top Things to Do in 2023 in the New Forest

2022 is quickly slipping away and it is soon time that those clocks will be chiming and we’ll be seeing in the New Year! Why not start planning your 2023 adventures in the New Forest? We’ll have plenty going on to entertain all – so whether you are looking for action-packed activities or foodie…

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Top Places to See Christmas Lights

Nothing says Christmas more than a thousand twinkling lights, brightening the darkest nights of the year. If you love a Christmas illumination, then make sure you visit the magical New Forest, where you’ll find all manner of displays; from simple, village Christmas trees, to the mighty Byron Road…

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Where to Shop Local this Christmas

If everyone in the New Forest spent just £5 every week in their local shops and businesses, instead of online or at the supermarket, it would be worth a staggering £35.1 million to our area’s economy.* Shopping locally cuts your carbon footprint and saves you time and money on big city parking, not…

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2023 Go New Forest Card out now

Buy 1 Get 1 Free for the whole of December There are over 340 amazing offers and discounts with a Go New Forest Card! Save money while supporting lots of wonderful local businesses across the New Forest, from discounts at pubs, shops and attractions to offers on activities, accommodation and so much…

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