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Things to do
Enjoy your time in the National Park while helping us care for this special place.
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.Dog walking
Dog walking
Dog walking is very popular in the New Forest National Park. It’s...
New Forest Tour
New Forest Tour
Enjoy grandstand views of the National Park from the open top New...
Talk: Honeybees and a beekeeper’s year
Talk: Honeybees and a beekeeper’s year
Join this online talk by Bournemouth-based beekeepers Helga and David Aldersey on...
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Walking
Walking is a wonderful way to see the New Forest National Park close up.
Buckland Rings Trail
Buckland Rings Trail
From the village of Brockenhurst this walk passes through Roydon Woods nature...
Blackwater: Heartwood Trail
Blackwater: Heartwood Trail
An easy waymarked walk through the Arboretum to experience the woodland and...
Ashurst Stroll
Ashurst Stroll
From Ashurst railway station this short and easy walk explores a variety...
Walhampton Monument
Walhampton Monument
Visit the monument to Admiral Sir Harry Burrard-Neale (1765-1835) Burrard-Neale was a...
What's on
New Forest Walking and Cycling Festival 2022
Thank you to everyone who took part in...
Cycling
PEDALL – New Forest Inclusive Cycling
PEDALL provides inclusive cycling sessions for people who need...
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.
Itineraries
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
There are exciting events, activities and things to do for all the family 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.
What's on
There are exciting events, activities and things to do for all the family 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.
What's on
New Forest Walking and Cycling Festival 2022
Thank you to everyone who took part in...
Family activities
Horse riding
Horses and ponies are central to the cultural...
History and culture
Historic stories and songs
Sharing stories of past events, exploring myths, legends and folklore...
Walking
Historic routes
The historic walking routes can now be found...
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.