Put down your phone, get some fresh air and explore the beautiful New Forest National Park. Entry is free and you can explore the park by foot on one of the many amazing walks or by bike on our well documents bike tracks.
How much is it to get into the New Forest?
Adults £54.00 Children aged 3+ £35.00 Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children) £160.00 2 Adult £94.00 …
Can you drive through New Forest National Park?
Situated in a busy part of the United Kingdom, driving through parts of the New Forest can become congested, especially at busy times. It’s for this reason we encourage visitors to use public transport where possible. If you do decide to travel by car, take your time when driving around the National Park.
Is the New Forest public?
The New Forest National Park has over 30,000ha of open access countryside and 325km of public rights of way for you to explore and enjoy. The Open Forest is a large area of countryside over which there is the right to roam on foot, and the right to roam on horseback over some areas.
Is the New Forest worth visiting?
A National Park, the forest is spread across parts of Hampshire, east Dorset and Wiltshire, with beautiful scenery and easy hiking and cycling options making it hugely popular with outdoor lovers and those in need of a dose of fresh air.
How do you spend a day in the New Forest?
13 things to do in the New Forest
- Beaulieu cycle route.
- The Ashurst Stroll.
- Horse riding.
- The beach in Lepe Country Park.
- New Forest Wildlife Park.
- Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway.
- Paulton’s Family Theme Park.
- Buckler’s Hard Museum.
Can you touch the horses in the New Forest?
Horses in the New Forest – image by Echo Camera Club Dorset member Claire Sheppard. They are best treated as wild animals so you should not touch them or feed them; they are put out to graze on the land by the commoners so should be left to eat their own natural food which is in abundance within the park.
What is the nicest part of the New Forest?
Burley – best village of the New Forest
Burley is the quintessential New Forest village. Found within Burley are traditional cottages and characterful thatched houses, while wild ponies wander freely about the village.
What should I bring to New Forest?
If you’re planning to go to New Forest, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Safety + Security
- Voice and data SIM card. A SIM card that works in New Forest.
- Travel insurance.
- Money/passport pouch.
- Anti-theft backpack.
Where are the giant redwoods in the New Forest?
The giant tree is located at the southern end of Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental Drive, very close to the A35 road approximately 2 miles west of Lyndhurst.
What is special about the New Forest?
The New Forest is one of Europe’s most important locations for nature and conservation. Its unique mix of landscapes including ancient woodlands, wetlands and bogs, and open heathlands means it is home to many rare species of plants and wildlife long since lost from the UK and Europe.
Do cows roam free in the New Forest?
Probably the most well-known fact about the New Forest is that it is home to thousands of free-roaming animals. As you travel across the National Park you will see ponies, cattle, donkeys, pigs and sheep.
Can you visit the New Forest without a car?
The New Forest is a great destination if you’re looking for a car-free holiday. With plenty of local transport, walks and trails close to most of our New Forest cottages, exploration will be easy! The wide open spaces of heathland are bewitching and have inspired artists and writers for centuries.
What is the main town in the New Forest?
Below are the New Forest’s major towns and villages: Beaulieu. Lymington. Brockenhurst.
Are the pigs still out in the New Forest?
It has been extended due to the amount of fallen acorns across the Forest and will close on 9 December 2022. A few hundred pigs trot around the New Forest every autumn and do an important job of eating many of the acorns that fall at this time of year so it’s vital that people don’t feed the pigs or drop human food.
Why do people go to the New Forest?
The New Forest is a lowland natural park with no large mountains and 145 square miles of crown land. Wide trails through ancient woodlands and heath offer countless opportunities for hiking and biking, activities that allow you to discover the Forest’s plants and wildlife.
Where is the best place to see animals in the New Forest?
To be in with the best chance, start with New Forest Wildlife Park at Ashurst. Here, you can get up close to the sika, fallow and roe deer that roam freely within the park. See if you can spot the resident adders, water voles and owls, as well as the non-native animals, including the popular wallabies and lynx.
Where are the snakes in the New Forest?
If you want to see a snake or lizard in its natural environment, try looking on south-facing slopes, on logs, along the edge of scrub and in areas with mature heather. All of the native reptile species can be viewed at Forestry England’s New Forest Reptile Centre, near Lyndhurst.
Where are the donkeys in the New Forest?
You can usually find some donkeys in the New Forest villages. Head into the forest, near to Fordingbridge and you will often find a cluster of donkeys at Hyde Common. They are also often spotted near the pubs of The Royal Oak at North Gorley and The Foresters Arms, Frogham.
Can you walk anywhere in the New Forest?
Can you walk anywhere in the New Forest? We advise that you stick to walking on the footpaths and tracks across the forest and do not walk on heathland and grassland as this may disturb natural habitats and wildlife. There are 140 miles of footpaths to choose from, so you are not restricted in exploring the area.
Do you have to pick up dog poop in the New Forest?
Keep well away from any work taking place such as forestry and pony round-ups, and observe warning signage. Pick up after your dog; put bagged dog poo in a dog waste bin or litter bin, or take it home.