Pannage season pigs in the New Forest

Pannage season pigs in the New Forest

Every autumn the sound of gentle snuffling comes from the undergrowth in the The New Forest. Pannage season sees Commoners turn their pigs out on the open forest, exercising the Right of Mast which dates back to medieval times. The pigs happily eat acorns, beech nuts...
Autumn walks in the New Forest

Autumn walks in the New Forest

Of all the seasons, autumn is arguably the most spectacular in the New Forest woodlands. The summer’s lush green canopy gradually turns to dazzling shades of gold, orange, brown and red. The trees prepare to shut down for winter, but not before one of...
New Forest Walking Festival 2025

New Forest Walking Festival 2025

The 2025 New Forest Walking Festival has been hailed a success by organisers. This year the festival ran for two weeks from 18 October to 2 November, with expert-guided walks for all interests and abilities. This year, the festival marked the 20th anniversary of the...
New Forest Tour bus walks

New Forest Tour bus walks

The New Forest Tour is back for its 21st year on the road.  The seasonal open-top bus began operating in 2004 on a circuit through Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Lymington and Beaulieu. Last year more than 35,000 passengers enjoyed tree-top views of the national park...