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Explore the New Forest National Park

The New Forest is a place of delight and intrigue with an ever changing landscape and the secrets of nature to discover.

With holiday budgets tighter this year, why not come to the New Forest and discover what we offer for free;

• Free walks and Cycle Trails
• Free visitors information points in the heart of the Forest, where you can find out more about the local area.
• Free Deer Sanctuary at Boldrewood
• Free Tree climbing and picnic areas throughout the New Forest
• Free Car parking in the New Forest
• Free access to the south coast beaches for sand castle building and coastal walks.
• Freedom for children to play in the woods for Free

The New Forest is one of the best UK destinations, a day trip from London if you wish to visit the capital, yet with historic towns and cities on its doorstep, some great beaches and large areas of Free National Park woodland to explore - it is the perfect area to cope with all the families interests - adventure holiday, beach holiday, walking holiday, or historic holiday - the New Forest is the perfect destination for 2009!

If you are looking to make an extended stay then there are many establishments in the North of the Forest, Fritham, Frogam, Hale, Cadnam, Romsey, and South Gorley which all offer great accommodation. Choose from Bed and Breakfast's, Self Catering and holiday cottages, Hotels and campsites.

Featured Accommodation

Hideaway, Lymington A beautiful B&B will all rooms ensuite within walking distance of local pubs. Explore our web site: www.newforesthideaway.co.uk or call 01590 676974 for more details.

Oakdene – great for New Forest Family holidays this summer! A family home in the peaceful New Forest hamlet of Norleywood, just 2.5 miles from Lymington.  Oakdene offers self catering accommodation  6+2  people and as a new advertiser still has some weeks free in the summer holidays! Call 01590 626700 or email jessierogers@onetel.com for more information visit our web page.

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Ocean Adventures, provide sailing days and weekends on our skippered luxury yachts based in Hythe Marina, near Southampton.  We offer a warm welcome to complete beginners and experienced sailors alike. Discover more... Dellawarr House, Ideal location, rural outlook, short walks to Solent, Marinas, town quay and Lymington High Street. Last minute offers available. Sleeps 4-8. Acorn Shetland Pony Stud - Relax in this peaceful hideaway, ideally set in 6.5 acres of gardens and pony paddocks, and down a short private drive, with 3 ensuite rooms avaliable. The Far Side, Bed and Breakfast at Boldre in the New Forest National Park. Twin and Double rooms available..

The New Forest is a unique area - from its people, to its traditions, its beautiful countryside and hidden attractions, there is something for a day, a weekend, a short break or an extended holiday.

Whatever the Weather there is plenty to discover and enjoy in the New Forest, enjoy the National Motor Museum, or see spring in Exbury Gardens, discover the local history in one of the many museums, or relax on a historic walk. There are numerous Events happening in the New Forest National Park, there are loads of places to stay in the New Forest, all unique and offering their own special charm and dedicated to serving your personal requirements.

You can choose from Bed and Breakfast to Hotel, Self catering, Holiday Cottgaes to camping, all of which make an ideal base to explore the New Forest. The New Forest, is the newest National Park, it is renowned for its free roaming New Forest ponies and deer, which you can regularly spot. The forest is a mixture of open heathland, moors and woodland enclosures offering a real variety of habitats, all of which are easily accessible as the New Forest has lots of free car parks. With its unique and charming villages from Burley to Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst to Fordingbridge, the market towns of Totton, Lymington, New Milton and Ringwood, there is plenty to entertain and enthrall. One of the highlights has to be a walk a long the Solent way between Keyhaven and Calshot, where the New Forest meets the sea. Read more...

Looking Ahead

Aerobatic Motorbike Stunt Display For Show The New Forest & Hampshire County Show are delighted to announce the Jamie Squibb freestyle aerobatic bike stunt display at the 2009 Show. The display will feature a wide selection of airborne gymnastic moves with great names such as the ‘superman seat grab’, ‘Indian air’, ‘heel-clicker’, ‘rock solid’, ‘double-nac’, ‘switch blade’, ‘kiss of death’, ‘lazy boy’ and many more. They are all choreographed to music with continuous commentary, but even though you may know what to expect, it will still take your breath away! The New Forest and Hampshire County Show was first held in 1921 and it is now the highlight of Hampshire’s social calendar featuring all the attractions that have made it so popular for the best part of a century, bringing traditional country pursuits, new exhibitions and demonstrations to this unique event. Rated amongst the top ten Agricultural and Equestrian Shows in the UK, the Show has an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. Visitors to the Show this year can see the spectacular motorbike display along side all the others, so book your tickets to the Show now, on line at www.newforestshow.co.uk or on the credit card hotline 01590 622409. The Show is held at New Park, Brockenhurst from Tuesday 28th to Thursday 30th July. Buy tickets before 30th June and for every adult and senior citizen ticket bought you will be offered a free child’s ticket worth £7.

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