Discover what the New Forest has to offer
Visitors flock to explore our forests, moors and regal connections, which date from the reign of William the Conqueror almost a thousand years ago. Besides its natural beauty, the New Forest is home to tranquil English villages complete with traditional pubs balanced with the opportunity of water sports, beautiful walks and cycle tracks. All this makes the New Forest one of the most beautiful and fascinating places in Britain.
For all the family
Paulton’s Park & Peppa Pig Land
Paultons Park is the UK’s number 1 family theme park set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland. Paultons is also home of the UK’s only Peppa Pig World with 9 fun Peppa-themed rides, great for an amazing day out with the kids. Enjoy roller coasters, thrill rides, family rides, indoor and outdoor play areas, water splash parks, entertainments and an astonishing collection of birds and animals at the amusement park.
Beaulieu & National Motor Museum
Beaulieu is an award-winning day out with something for everyone. The National Motor Museum is home to 280 vehicles from F1 cars and land speed record breakers to incredible examples of pioneering motoring. The Palace house offers costumed guides to give you a flavour of what it would’ve been like in Victorian times. You can visit the conserved ruins of Beaulieu Abbey which includes an exhibition of its history.
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For the history lovers
Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury’s ancient city centre is just a few miles away and home to the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral and the Magna Carta. A visit to the Cathedral provides the opportunity to see beautifully carved monuments and tombs, the famous Father Willis Organ, regular art exhibitions, and the world’s oldest working mechanical clock as well as being home to the best preserved of only four surviving Magna Carta (AD1215).
Old Sarum
The Old Sarum is the site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury in England and appears in some of the earliest records in the country. Old Sarum combines a royal castle and cathedral within an Iron Age fortification and is one of the most historically significant sites in southern England. Visitors get to climb the mighty ramparts for views over the Wiltshire plains and imagine the once thriving town of Old Sarum.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is one of the most famous landmarks in the United Kingdom and regarded as a British cultural icon. Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument consisting of a ring of standing stones, each around 13 feet high, seven feet wide, and weighing around 25 tons. The stones are set within the middle of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred tumuli (burial mounds).
Romsey Abbey
Romsey Abbey can trace its origins back to 907 AD and remains the largest parish church in Hampshire. With a lofty nave and round Norman arches, Romsey Abbey is one of the most imposing churches in Southern England. It’s home to a number of treasures, including two Saxon roods, a 16th-century reredos (a screen displayed behind an altar) and the tomb of the Lord Mountbatten of Burma, great-uncle of Prince Charles.
Broadlands
Broadlands is considered one of the finest examples of mid-Georgian architecture in England. It stands serenely in a unique place in British history, having had several distinguished owners and many of its important visitors have helped to shape the course of history. Built in 1767, this stately and magnificent home of Lord Mountbatten contains an extensive portrait collection, elegant furnishings and china collections.
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For the outdoorsy
Cycling Trails
One of the best ways to explore the New Forest is by bike and there are over 140 miles of car-free approved cycle trails in the New Forest. There is something for everyone including family friendly cycling routes, off-road cycling, long distance cycle routes and a variety of cycling events which take place throughout the year. Many guests bring their own but there are also several places in the New Forest National Park where you can hire bikes.
New Forest Wildlife
The New Forest is unparalleled for its nature and outstanding views. Visitors flock to explore our endless walking and cycling trails. Come and experience rare wildlife and free-roaming livestock including ponies, cattle, donkeys and pigs like you’ve never seen it before. The New Forest is full of quintessentially English villages filled with thatched cottages, quirky architecture and an intriguing history.
Golf Breaks
The New Forest’s golf courses are ideal for both experienced golfers and beginners alike. Surrounded by stunning scenery including open heathland, forest and even coastline these golf courses attract people from all over. Our nearest golf course is Hamptworth Golf Club just over a mile away. For those with families, the new 9 hole ‘Crazy Putting Challenge’ has been developed for a spot of added fun.
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