Things to do

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Things to do

This section is packed full of ideas to help you make the most of your visit while helping to care for this special place. As well as being a great place for walking and cycling, the National Park is also home to riding stables, golf courses, sites of historic interest and many places to enjoy a drink or meal out.

New Forest Discovery Walk (Lymington)

Take in panoramic views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight,...

New Forest Discovery Walk (Lymington)

Take in panoramic views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight,...

New Forest Discovery Walk (Lymington)

Take in panoramic views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight,...

New Forest Discovery Walk (Lymington)

Take in panoramic views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight,...

Walking

Walking is a wonderful way to see the New Forest National Park close up.

Things To DoHistoric routesThese walking routes have an...

Buckland Rings Trail

From the village of Brockenhurst this walk passes through Roydon Woods nature...

Blackwater: Heartwood Trail

An easy waymarked walk through the Arboretum to experience the woodland and...

Ashurst Stroll

From Ashurst railway station this short and easy walk explores a variety...

Walhampton Monument Trail

Visit the monument to Admiral Sir Harry Burrard-Neale (1765-1835) Burrard-Neale was a...

PEDALL – New Forest Inclusive Cycling

PEDALL provides inclusive cycling sessions for people who need...

Cycling

Cycling routes

Cycling is a great way to get around...

Cycling

Make the most of cycling in the New Forest by trying our cycle routes. The National Park has many quiet country lanes, perfect for cycling, as well as over 100 miles of way-marked cycle tracks across the Crown Lands of the Forest. It's easy to hop off a train and go for a cycle ride. Make sure you take care of yourself and the environment by following our New Forest Cycling Code.

Itineraries

Get inspiration for your next visit to the New Forest with our sample itineraries for day and weekend trips. While you're here why not try some tasty local produce and make sure you respect the National Park's precious wildlife.

Lyndhurst to Lepe

Explore the colourful military history of the New...

Itineraries

Seaside fun and ice cream

Pack your bucket and spade and let’s head...

Spotting wildlife

Best places to spot wildlife

The New Forest is a wildlife-rich landscape covering...

What's on

New Forest Reptile Centre

Come and experience 'A Date With Nature' at...

What's on

*** EVENTS IN THE NEW FOREST MAY BE CANCELLED OR POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE CHECK WITH EVENT ORGANISERS.*** There are exciting events taking place in the New Forest every week that help you learn more about this special area. Check out our events calendar for inspiration for your next day out in the Forest or submit your own event for others to find.

Family activities

The National Park's open countryside, villages and coast provide the ideal opportunity to explore the great outdoors: go on a country hike, play Pooh-sticks over a steam, try out a couple of cycle tracks, or buy an ice cream. Plus there are many visitor attractions to explore.

Horse riding

Horses and ponies are central to the cultural...

Family activities

New Forest Tour

Enjoy grandstand views of the National Park from...

History and culture

Historic stories and songs

Sharing stories of past events, exploring myths, legends and folklore...

Walking

Historic routes

These walking routes have an abundance of historic...

Walking

The National Park is home to many interesting walks that take you into the woods, by sea, over heath or by rivers and streams. Please keep to the main tracks from March to July to protect rare ground nesting birds.