The Swan. The Swan has played a significant role in the history of the county of Buckinghamshire, so it therefore comes as no surprise that a swan with a silver chain round its neck is depicted in the crest of Wycombe Wanderers and appeared on shirts as early as the 1898-99 season. What animal is …
Costco has pulled out of plans to build a 13,553 sq m warehouse at High Wycombe. Is there a UK equivalent of Costco? Costco in the UK has been a presence since the early 2000s. Today, there are 28 Costcos scattered around the UK, all owned by the US company. What is this? That being …
Along the trail you will encounter the biggest trees in the New Forest – the giant, commonly known as the Wellingtonia coast redwood. The giant sequoia tree can grow to be the largest living thing on earth. You will also see many Douglas fir trees. Where are the giant redwoods in the New Forest? The …
You will find New Forest ponies dotted all around our National Park. With around 5,000 of them, it won’t be too long until you spot one. There is plenty of nutritious food available for the ponies and you will often find them grazing across the open moorland in small groups. Where are the wild horses …
Those in the West Wycombe area have seen the unusual road users and believe it is related to the reported filming of upcoming movie Napoleon. The film is due for release in 2023 on Apple TV+ and will star Oscar-winning Joker actor Joaquin Phoenix under the direction of the legendary Sir Ridley Scott. What is …
Improvements were seen early on in 2022 when the New Forest went 15 weeks without a fatal road traffic accident. Group members are asking the public for their continued support in keeping these numbers down after 24 ponies, one cow and two pigs died on the roads this year, with a further 16 animals suffering …
Yes, you can walk in the New Forest. There are over 140 miles of waymarked cycle tracks and footpaths. Can you walk through The New Forest? Walking is a wonderful way to experience the tranquility of the New Forest National Park and see it up close. There are many possible New Forest walks to take …
Activity information. We’d like to remind people that Wild camping is not permitted anywhere in the New Forest, it’s illegal to camp without the land manager’s permission. Can you overnight park at the New Forest? Find out more about these campsites on our website. Can you park overnight in the New Forest? No overnight parking …
Bramshaw village located on the North side of the New Forest or near Bolderwood on the South of the New Forest is where you will have the best chance of seeing the pigs during the Pannage season. Are the pigs still out in the New Forest? It has been extended due to the amount of …
Dogs can walk off the lead here through the year. Can dogs go off lead in the New Forest? To minimise disturbance to local wildlife and livestock, please keep your dogs within sight and under close control at all times. Please use a lead if necassary and stick to paths during ground-nesting bird season (March …
