The New Forest boasts an impressive array of uncommon and special butterfly species. Being...
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Visiting
The New Forest is a beautiful place that can be protected for years to come with the help of visitors.
Visiting the New Forest
From beautiful scenery to free roaming animals, fascinating history to scenic coastline, there's something for everyone in the New Forest National Park. This section will help you find your way around the Forest and enjoy all it has to offer while caring for this fragile and important landscape.Avoid disturbing rare birds
Avoid disturbing rare birds
Please help ground nesting birds If you’re out and about in the...
Visitor information centres
Visitor information centres
There are a number of excellent information points for visitors within the...
Accessible visits
Accessible visits
There are loads of different ways to explore and get active in...
Public Buses
Public Buses
The New Forest National Park is well-served by a public bus network....
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Where to stay
Links to accommodation on the official tourism website.
Bed and breakfasts
Bed and breakfasts
From family homes to lovely old farmhouses or cosy thatched cottages, there...
Self-catering cottages
Self-catering cottages
From holiday cottages ideal for walking and cycling, to houses located close...
Campsites and holiday parks
Campsites and holiday parks
There are a wide range of campsites within the New Forest, including...
Travel
Travel advice from concierge
You don’t need a car to see the...
Travel
Enjoy a stress-free visit by planning your travel to the New Forest in advance and thinking about how you will get around when you are here. You could arrive by train or ferry, hop on the open-top New Forest Tour, then get information from the seasonal Travel Concierges. If you do drive then please do so carefully and be aware of the free-roaming animals that cross the unfenced roads.
Local produce
The New Forest National Park is blessed with a huge range of local people and businesses that produce high quality local produce. Get the authentic New Forest experience by buying locally wherever you can when you visit and looking out for the New Forest Marque on products. The New Forest Marque is a local food and produce scheme set up to champion businesses who pride themselves on producing and providing food drinks and craft with clearly defined New Forest provenance.
Local produce
Restaurants and tea rooms
These New Forest Marque member restaurants and tea...
Local produce
Where to buy
Nestled among the ancient woodlands and smallholdings of...
Care for the Forest
Littering
The New Forest's unspoilt natural beauty is one...
Care for the Forest
No wildfires please
During periods of hot, dry weather, especially in...
Care for the Forest
We want visitors to the New Forest National Park to enjoy and benefit from its beautiful landscapes and wildlife, and they bring a much-valued contribution to the local economy. It’s great when people understand the Forest well enough to ensure they don’t inadvertently cause problems for local people and their animals or perhaps disturb rare nesting birds. Follow the links to learn how you can help care for the Forest next time you visit.