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 historical interest and many places to enjoy a drink or meal out.

Festive archery with New Forest Activities

Join New Forest Activities this Christmas for some family fun during an...

Halloween at Hurst Castle

Come to Hurst Castle for some half term Halloween fun. With lots...

Christmas activity trail

Get in the Christmas spirit with us this year at Avon Tyrrell...

Avon Tyrrell Have A Go Day!

Join us at Avon Tyrrell for our multi-activity taster days and experience...

Walking

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

Things To DoNew Forest Walking FestivalThe New Forest Walking Festival...

Professional Dog Walkers’ Charter

The New Forest National Park is a very popular place for dog...

Historic trail: Rockford Common

A contender for the oldest tree in the New Forest, the Moyles...

Historic Trail: Stuckton Iron Works

The trail starts at Fordingbridge cemetery and passes the site of a...

Historic trail: Tatchbury Mount

This trail starts on one of our oldest routes – traced back...

PEDALL – New Forest Inclusive Cycling

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

Cycling

New Forest cycling routes

For some of the best New Forest cycling...

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

Date with Nature

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...

Walking

Historic routes

Help us uncover colourful tales of the Forest...

History and culture

Houses and gardens

Houses and Gardens Visit the countryside museum and...

History and culture

The New Forest is home to fascinating historical sites, houses, gardens, museums and art galleries for you to explore on a visit. Browse this section for maps of some of the most interesting places and learn something new about the Forest.