Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.
By Maria Court
On this guided walk and talk, you’ll discover how commoning has shaped the New Forest for generations, and how Commoners and their free-roaming livestock continue to play a vital role in shaping and maintaining this remarkable landscape. Along the way, you’ll hear personal stories, gain fascinating insights, and see the Forest from a whole new … Continued
By Maria Court
Today, Holmsley Campsite sits in a peaceful woodland, but in WW2 it was a busy RAF base and a hive of activity. You’ll see aircraft dispersals, follow surviving sections of perimeter track, walk part of the runway and hear stories of the people who served there. Along the way, you’ll pick up archaeological skills for … Continued
By creo
During WWII, Exbury House became a “stone frigate”, operating as a land-based ship, HMS Mastodon. As such it formed part of the complex planning network which ultimately resulted in the successful D-Day invasion of France. In April 1944, shortly before D-Day, a German Junkers 188 bomber was spotted approaching Exbury House before being brought down … Continued
