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Things to do
The New Forest is a wonderful place for a relaxing walk, family cycle ride or open top bus tour.
Things to do
This section is packed full of ideas to help you make the most of your visit while helping to care for this special place. As well as being a great place for walking and cycling, the National Park is also home to riding stables, golf courses, sites of historical interest and many places to enjoy a drink or meal out.Forest soundscapes
Forest soundscapes
Kickstart the Awakening Festival with this relaxing soundscape. Pop on some headphones...
Tools for Self Reliance Big Summer Quiz
Tools for Self Reliance Big Summer Quiz
The Tools for Self Reliance Big Quiz is back! Come along with...
Film on a Farm – Manor Farm Rockbourne
Film on a Farm – Manor Farm Rockbourne
Film on a Farm is a unique Outdoor Cinema experience. We are...
Open Farm Sunday at the Countryside Education Trust
Open Farm Sunday at the Countryside Education Trust
A wonderful afternoon with farm and garden tours, bread and butter making,...
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Walking
Walking is a wonderful way to see the New Forest National Park close up.
Walking routes
Walking routes
Browse the New Forest's best walking routes in our walking route finder. Walking...
Dog Walking Code
Dog Walking Code
To help keep the New Forest special, local people have agreed this...
Dog walking
Dog walking
Dog walking is very popular in the New Forest National Park. It’s...
Accessible walks
Accessible walks
We've created a number of routes around the New Forest for people...
Cycling
PEDALL – New Forest Inclusive Cycling
PEDALL provides inclusive cycling sessions for people who need...
Cycling
Cycling routes
For some of the best cycling routes in...
Cycling
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.
Itineraries
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.
Itineraries
Lyndhurst to Lepe
Explore the colourful military history of the New...
Itineraries
Seaside fun and ice cream
Pack your bucket and spade and let’s head...
Spotting wildlife
Best places to spot wildlife
The New Forest is a wildlife-rich landscape covering...
Spotting wildlife
Date with nature
A Date With Nature in the New Forest...
Spotting wildlife
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.
Family activities
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.
Family activities
Horse riding
Horses and ponies are central to the cultural...
Family activities
New Forest Tour
Enjoy grandstand views of the National Park from...
History and culture
Houses and gardens
Houses and Gardens Visit the countryside museum and...
History and culture
Museums and art galleries
Museums and galleries Spend an action-packed day at Beaulieu featuring...
History and culture
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.