The New Forest boasts an impressive array of uncommon and special butterfly species. Being...
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The New Forest is a wonderful place for a relaxing walk, family cycle ride or open top bus tour.
Kickstart the Awakening Festival with this relaxing soundscape. Pop on some headphones...
The Tools for Self Reliance Big Quiz is back! Come along with...
Film on a Farm is a unique Outdoor Cinema experience. We are...
A wonderful afternoon with farm and garden tours, bread and butter making,...
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Walking is a wonderful way to see the New Forest National Park close up.
Browse the New Forest's best walking routes in our walking route finder. Walking...
To help keep the New Forest special, local people have agreed this...
Dog walking is very popular in the New Forest National Park. It’s...
We've created a number of routes around the New Forest for people...
PEDALL provides inclusive cycling sessions for people who need...
For some of the best cycling routes in...
Make the most of cycling in the New Forest by trying our cycle routes. The National Park has many quiet country lanes, perfect for cycling, as well as over 100 miles of way-marked cycle tracks across the Crown Lands of the Forest. It's easy to hop off a train and go for a cycle ride. Make sure you take care of yourself and the environment by following our New Forest Cycling Code.
Get inspiration for your next visit to the New Forest with our sample itineraries for day and weekend trips. While you're here why not try some tasty local produce and make sure you respect the National Park's precious wildlife.
Explore the colourful military history of the New...
Pack your bucket and spade and let’s head...
The New Forest is a wildlife-rich landscape covering...
A Date With Nature in the New Forest...
The New Forest is full of fascinating wildlife of all shapes and sizes. There are lots of places where you stand a chance of spotting some of the area's varied species. Please take great care not to disturb the wildlife and stick to main tracks where possible.
The National Park's open countryside, villages and coast provide the ideal opportunity to explore the great outdoors: go on a country hike, play Pooh-sticks over a steam, try out a couple of cycle tracks, or buy an ice cream. Plus there are many visitor attractions to explore.
Horses and ponies are central to the cultural...
Enjoy grandstand views of the National Park from...
Houses and Gardens Visit the countryside museum and...
Museums and galleries Spend an action-packed day at Beaulieu featuring...
The New Forest is home to fascinating historical sites, houses, gardens, museums and art galleries for you to explore on a visit. Browse this section for maps of some of the most interesting places and learn something new about the Forest.