by New Forest Walks | Jun 12, 2023 | Features, Information
A walk in the New Forest can take you through a patchwork of landscapes and habitats. The national park is Europe’s largest area of lowland heath and boasts 30,000 acres of woodland. There are special moments of tranquility to savour in ancient woodland, in...
by stephen1 | Aug 15, 2026 | News
A fire has burned through more than 1.6 sq km (0.6 sq miles) of woods and heathland near Bolderwood, devastating some of most fragile habitats in the New Forest. The blaze started when a van caught fire on Sunday 9 August and spread to vegetation on both sides of the...
by stephen1 | Aug 12, 2026 | Features
Heathlands gradually turning vivid shades of purple and pink is one of the seasonal delights of the New Forest. The late summer display of heather is a colourful backdrop to walks across the forest. On paths flanked with waves of heather, you can savour the floral...
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 New Forest Walks | Apr 6, 2026 | Features, Information
The New Forest Breezer bus service links Southampton, Totton and Lymington through the New Forest villages of Ashurst, Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst. The New Forest Breezer 86, replaces the Bluestar 6 service. The X1/X2 service linking Bournemouth and Lymington has been...
by stephen1 | Jun 23, 2025 | Features
The New Forest is beautiful in the summer sunshine – the purple heather on heathlands, and the mighty oak and beech trees in the ancient woodlands, all look particularly stunning under clear blue skies. When temperatures soar, it’s important to enjoy the...
by stephen1 | Jul 13, 2026 | News
The NHS is set to offer rewards to encourage people to get walking and exercising more. As reported by BBC News, early next year, NHS England will launch a “marathon a month” challenge, asking people to walk for around 30 minutes a day. Those who do it...
by New Forest Walks | May 14, 2026 | News
The New Forest Tour has returned to the road for summer 2026. The seasonal open-top bus began operating in 2004 on circuits through Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Lymington and Beaulieu. Each year more than 35,000 passengers enjoy tree-top views of the national park...
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 New Forest Walks | Jun 4, 2026 | Features
Guest authors Nick and Michelle Harris of Camper Charter in Romsey on how a campervan can provide the freedom to travel between some of the New Forest’s best walking locations. The New Forest is one of those rare places that rewards slow travel and exploration....
