Recently designated National Park status, the New Forest is home to some of South East England’s most picturesque countryside and is filled with a great variety of things to do and places to stay.

With shaded paths meandering through ancient woodland, picturesque villages dotted amongst the landscape, stunning coastal routes and dozens of unique attractions, The New Forest is one of the UK's best loved outdoor treasures.

The New Forest is an absolute paradise for walkers, campers and cyclists. As an added bonus for bike riders, the region is mainly hill-free! In fact, if you have even the slightest appreciation for the great outdoors, you'll be captivated by the magical atmosphere created by the mossy groves and 1000-year-old trees of the New Forest.

Things to see and do in the New Forest...

• Take the whole family to the excellent Paultons Park – an adventure theme park with rides and attractions for all ages, as well as beautiful gardens and exotic birds and animals.
• Visit the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu to see a huge array of vintage and rare vehicles dating back to the earliest days of motoring.
• See where some of the wooden ships of Admiral Lord Nelson’s navy were once built at Bucklers Hard on the banks of the River Beaulieu.
• Head to Exbury Gardens where the flowerbeds burst with colour, particularly in spring when the rhododendrons explode in a riot of purple.

More New Forest Information

Guided walks can be booked throughout the year giving you a fascinating extra insight into the natural history and wildlife in the area – more information can be found at Lyndhurst Tourist Information Centre.

For more information visit the official tourism website for the New Forest.