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Hampshire · England

New Forest

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Discover New Forest

Ancient woodland, open heath and free-roaming grazing animals give the New Forest a distinctive feel. Villages, cycle routes and the nearby coast make it a countryside base with several ways to shape a family holiday.

Start with a village such as Lyndhurst or Brockenhurst and build an outing around a permitted walking or cycling route. The animals are part of a working landscape, not visitor attractions to feed or pet.

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Three ways to discover New Forest

Choose a starting point, then take the day at your own pace.

Forest stories

Lyndhurst

Explore the village and look into the New Forest Heritage Centre. Use local information to understand commoning and the landscape before setting off on a walk.

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Village days

Brockenhurst

Consider a village and forest outing from this rail-connected base. Check the exact trail start and permitted cycle routes before hiring bikes.

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Heritage

Beaulieu

Research a separate visitor-attraction day at Beaulieu. Check which exhibitions and areas are available and the access arrangements for your party.

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Little explorers welcome

Make memories with the family

Forest picnics

Choose an appropriate signed route and picnic spot, keeping food away from grazing animals. Leave no litter and do not approach ponies for photographs.

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Out in the open

A breath of fresh air

Permitted cycle routes

Use the park’s current cycle map rather than riding on every walking path. Match the distance and surface to the least confident rider in the group.

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Keep a plan B

When the weather turns

Local flavours

Good food, no rush

Food & drink in New Forest

Browse village cafés, local produce shops and forest pubs. Keep picnic food secured around grazing animals and check food-service times on quieter days.

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A little less obvious

A smaller forest village

Spend time beyond the busiest village centres using a signed local route. Park considerately and keep roads, gateways and working access clear.

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A little planning goes a long way

Good to know before you go

Planning your visit

Do not feed or touch grazing animals, and drive carefully where they roam. Choose permitted cycling routes and check seasonal restrictions, including current fire and barbecue guidance.

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Access, opening & seasonal changes

Check current attraction opening, detailed accessibility information and local restrictions for your dates. Ask the operator about any particular needs before booking rather than relying on a general destination description.

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Explore New Forest on the map

Open an area map to plan your own route.

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Make yourself at home

New Forest caravan holidays

These are wider county-area results, not a claim that a park is within the national park boundary. Check each listing’s actual location.

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No eligible caravans are currently published for this area. Explore the wider area →

Reviewed · Next review 2027-04-29

Sources & useful links

Our own guide, researched using tourism organisations, local authorities and attraction operators. Check operators for current opening and access information.

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