There are so many things to see and do in the New Forest and as many people only visit for a short break, here is a guide to the top 10 activities, things to see, and places to visit in the New Forest.
Beaulieu, home of the Montagu's
1. Beaulieu, has a wide range of things to do to keep everyone happy, whether it be looking at the stunning collections of vehicles at the National Motor Museum, the beautiful gardens or the extraordinary stately house home of the Montagu family or even Beaulieu Abbey.
2. Paulton’s Park is a fantastic theme park designed for little and big kids alike! There are loads of brilliant rides that you won’t forget for years afterwards. There are different areas of the park and the restaurant has free Wi-Fi so you can tell everyone online how awesome Paulton’s is.
3. The Forest Arts Centre is the leading venue for live arts events in the New Forest.
The Forest Arts Centre
A former military drill hall in New Milton, it has a 146 capacity air-conditioned theatre, dance studio, workshop room and licensed café-bar with gallery space.
4. Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway are set over 200 acres with famous collections of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias as well as other rare species of trees and shrubs, one of the best way to access the gardens is by taking at trip on the 12 ¼ inch gauge railway this 1 ¼ mile route takes in spectacular views without all the leg work of walking round the gardens.
5. New Forest Cider is brewed at the heart of the new forest, as well as seeing the orchards where the cider apples come from, you can see the press and barrels that are part and parcel of the cider making process here at New Forest Cider.
6. Cycling: If you’re looking for a more adventurous way to explore the new forest there are miles of flat and easy cycling perfect for families and the less experienced cyclist, as well as some more challenging routes for the experienced rider.
7. Longdown activity farm is the perfect place to take children for a special day out, with lots of animals to pet and opportunities to feed some of the longdown farm animals this is an experience that shouldn’t be missed out on.
8. New Forest Tour this open top bus tour with its on-board commentary is a brilliant way to explore the new forest, with its stops you can jump off to explore the area, this is a far more sociable way to see the new forest plus you’ll see and learn more than just being in the car.
9.Bolderwood Deer sanctuary
Bolderwood Deer sanctuary
has a purpose built platform overlooking a favourite gathering spot of a fallow deer herd, these magnificent animals are fed between April and September so you have a better chance of seeing the deer than most places
10. Barton On Sea Golf Club is high on the coastal cliff between Highcliffe and Milford-on-Sea. Offering stunning views over the coast and sea, this 27 hole course many forms of golfing challenge. Couple this with breathtaking sea views, and a pleasurable experience is guaranteed.
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