The New Forest Wildlife Park
As you walk about the Wildlife Park you'll see some of Europe's largest gathering of otters, owls and other indigenous wildlife all in their natural surroundings including, pine martens, badgers, polecats, mink, foxes, Scottish wildcats, deer, lynx, wallabies and wild boar.

Longdown Activity Farm
Family run for family fun! Lots of hands-on activities every day plus indoor and outdoor play areas.

Boldrewood Deer Sanctuary
Once out of the car park area there are a number of well marked walks you can try including the short (roughly half a mile) Bolderwood Deer Watch Trail, that takes you to a nearby Bolderwood deer sanctuary and deer viewing platform where you can get some great photo's of the herd of fallow deer who have become more accustomed to a human presence.

Cyclexperience (or Cyclex!) are the original specialist cycle hire company in the area.

Lepe Country Park
Lepe is a coastal Country Park in the New Forest National Park. There are stunning views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. With over a mile of beach, pine fringed cliffs, historic D-Day remains and wild flower meadows, Lepe is a great day out, whether you want to relax and take in the view or do something a bit more energetic.

Beaulieu and the National Motor Museum
Formerly the 14th century Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House is set in glorious grounds and gardens with immaculate spreading lawns and walkways overlooking the Beaulieu River and Bucklers Hard.

Few car museums in the world can match the unique collection of the world renowned National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.

Beaulieu Activity Center

Book activities and find out about all The New Forest has to offer you and your family. This is the one stop shop for having fun and exploring The New Forest national park.

Exbury Gardens
They are a spectacular 200-acre woodland garden, world-famous for the Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias, rare trees and plants, a riot of colour in spring, and a dazzling sight in the autumn.

Hythe
Hythe is a small bustling town wedged between Southampton Water and New Forest National Park. From here you can catch the ferry that will take you across to Southampton.

Hythe Ferry

Take the oldest continuously operating public pier train in the world down all 700 yards Hythe pier to the ferry. The ferry takes 10 mins to get to Southampton and passes the terminal used by passenger liners Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, and various other cruise ships, giving good views of these vessels when they are in port.

The New Forest is a former royal hunting area in the south of England. Click here to find out more.

The New Forest
There is a wealth of places to visit and explore in The New Forest from gardens, museums, leisure and wildlife farm and parks plus much, much more.

A guide to the harbours along the Solent and South Coast of the United Kingdom can be found here and the New Forest District Council can be found here

Horse Riding in the New Forest

A great way to experience the natural beauty of The New Forest is to take a ride on a horse. Local stables such as Burley Villa School of Riding offer hacks and rides into the forest and cater for both beginners and seasoned riders, young or old.

Lymington with its Saturday market
A beautiful, Georgian market town, Lymington is situated on the southern edge of the New Forest, between Southampton and Bournemouth and at the western end of the Solent marked by Hurst Castle. The town is world renowned as a sailing resort; there are two large marinas Berthon and Haven and two sailing clubs Royal Lymington Yacht Club and Lymington Town. The Saturday market is one of the best on the South Coast.

Dibden Golf Course
Dibden is a good golf course with some of the best greens. The course layout is good and some of the holes are very challenging.

Applemore Sports Centre
prides itself on being the number one leisure facility on the Waterside offering a varied and diverse programme of facilities and activities. There is something for everyone here at Applemore.

Calshot Water Sports and Water Ski Centre
Calshot Activities Centre in Hampshire is one of the largest Outdoor Adventure Centres in Britain and is run by Hampshire County Council.

Situated in a unique position on the shores of the Solent, its magnificent setting gives immediate access to the country’s most popular Watersports location.

Paultons Park
Paultons Family Theme Park in Hampshire, on the edge of the New Forest, offers a great family day out with over 50 different attractions and rides included in the price.

The variety of things to see and do includes thrilling and gentle rides, dinosaurs, museums, animated shows, play areas, exotic birds and other fun activities for all ages in garden setting.

Southampton
Southampton is one of Britain's most historic ports. It is also a vibrant, modern city offering a warm welcome to visitors from all over the world. Whether you are visiting the city for a short break, taking a longer holiday in the area or passing through, you will always find something interesting to do.

Green Leaf Tourism Scheme - Look out for advertisers showing the Green Leaf and play your part in a more sustainable future!

The New Forest although Britain's newest National Park, was set aside as a royal hunting area by William the Conqueror in 1079. It is a precious place of great natural beauty, and the best way to explore it is on this open-top bus tour. Click here to find out more.

Hidden Britain Tours - Step out of the busy world for a time, and discover some of the secrets of the north Hampshire landscape.