by stephen1 | Aug 24, 2026 | News
A fire has burned through woods and heathland near Bolderwood, devastating some of most fragile habitats in the New Forest. The blaze started when a van caught fire on the A31 on Sunday 9 August and spread to vegetation on both sides of the road. Firefighters battled...
by stephen1 | Jul 24, 2026 | Events, News
There is a chance to see inside one of the New Forest’s most historic buildings this summer. The Court of Verderers dates back to the 14th Century as the body originally authorised by the Crown to deal with those who offended against Forest Law. The New Forest...
by stephen1 | Jul 28, 2026 | News
More of the remarkable history of Buckler’s Hard is set to be unearthed as the Maritime Archaeology Trust and local volunteers continue the work of surveying the historic village slipways and shipyard. A free exhibition in the dig tent by the slipways includes...
by stephen1 | Jul 4, 2026 | News
Horse riders and walkers in the New Forest are being urged to stay well clear of livestock amid the outbreak of equine flu. The illness has been reported in a number of New Forest ponies in the national park over recent weeks. Equine influenza, or horse flu, is not...
by stephen1 | Jun 25, 2026 | News
Walkers can help conserve the New Forest’s biodiversity during Invasive Species Week 2026 – 22-29 June – by recording non-native species such as rhododendron. The annual event aims to raise awareness of invasive non-native species and show how...
by New Forest Walks | May 9, 2026 | News
More long-distance train services are set to stop in the New Forest following an updated timetable from CrossCountry. The operator announced there would be new direct connections to Brockenhurst in its timetable changes which come into effect from 17 May. Travellers...
