Located between Bournemouth and Southampton, The New Forest has something for everybody.
Explore the quaint country villages where ponies, donkeys, and cattle roam free, and maybe stop for a delicious afternoon tea. Hike or cycle through the beautiful countryside or along the coastline, and visit some of the local historic pubs on your way.
If you are feeling energetic, there are canoeing and kayaking opportunities on Beaulieu River, or why not try horse riding? The historic city of Southampton is well worth a visit, along with Bournemouth, and Portsmouth with its famous Naval dockyard.
Use the map to see what's around or use the links to find some of the best guides of suggested things to do, and experiences, all located around The New Forest.
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Beaulieu Motor Museum
In the heart of the glorious New Forest, Beaulieu is one of the South's top visitor attractions. Here you will find the National Motor Museum, home to over 250 vehicles telling the history of motoring. You can also visit Palace House and Gardens, home of the Montagu family since 1538.
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New Forest National Park
The New Forest National Park is truly unique. It’s a ‘world capital’ for wildlife with a huge diversity of rare plants and animals– one of the reasons why it was made a National Park in 2005. A place of outstanding natural beauty, the unique landscape is shaped by the grazing of ponies, cattle and pigs that roam freely.
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Paultons Park
Home of Peppa Pig World is a family theme park with over 70 rides and attractions. Peppa Pig World has 9 rides & attractions. Other rides and attractions include, Dinosaur theme park Lost Kingdom, Edge and Cobra roller coasters, Water Kingdom splash park, adventure golf, a 4D cinema, The Raging River Ride and more.
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New Forest Wildlife Park
With its fabulous adventure playgrounds. Follow the woodland trails to see wallaby, European bison, wolves, wild boar, Scottish wildcats, lynx, foxes, pine marten, polecats, owls and ferrets. Meet the friendly deer and say hi to the playful otters, including the endangered giant otter. Feeding sessions, keeper talks and special events all year round.
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