‘Enjoying the New Forest’ Survey
The ‘Enjoying the New Forest’ Survey 2024 has now closed.
The survey has been designed in partnership with Forestry England and Go New Forest.
Whether you live in or outside the New Forest, please tell us about your visit and you could be in with a chance of winning a one-night stay glamping in a bell tent or a day paddling in Beaulieu. A full breakdown and terms and conditions can be found on the files tab.
This survey should only take a few minutes to complete. We really appreciate any feedback on your visit and the information will help us make the New Forest an even better place to visit and help us look after this special landscape.
Please see the resources tab for full breakdowns of past surveys. Some of the key findings from the ‘Enjoying the New Forest’ 2024 survey are:
- 17% of people who visited the National Park said they had a disability or long-term illness.
- 94% were from a white/British/Irish or any other white background.
- 40% brought at least one dog on their visit.
- More than a quarter went for a walk as part of their visit.
- 3% used public transport to get to the New Forest.
- 3% used public transport to travel within the National Park.
- 95% found information, facilities, marked trails, and attractions in the New Forest to be accessible.
- Nearly 1/3 suggested accessible paths for wheelchair and pushchair users should be extended or better promoted.
- 98% said the New Forest is special to them.
- 88% were aware of the New Forest code.
- 82% were aware you can be fined for petting or feeding ponies or donkeys and 89% were aware you can be fined for having a fire or BBQ on the open Forest, due to the Public Space Protection Order.
