Welcome to the
New Forest National Park!
The New Forest National Park lies within the county of Hampshire, on the south-central coast of England, and is Britain's newest and smallest National Park.
The Park is predominantly occupied by the New Forest, once a royal hunting ground for King William I (12th century AD) and his noblemen.
The rare blend of open heathlands and ancient woodlands makes the New Forest - affectionately called the Forest by locals - a unique and very special place indeed, that has changed little over the centuries.
The recent National Park status (March 2005) was given to the Forest and immediate surrounding area in recognition of the many qualities that the Forest holds.
Although received with mixed feelings, the new status will ensure the exciting and secure future that the area deserves.
This website is being created by someone local to the New Forest, to help share the atmosphere of this very unique part of southern England.
From the pages within this site you'll find plenty of interesting information covering all aspects of the New Forest National Park - in particular about the Forest itself. Pages that will show you...
- New Forest history, from its creation as a royal hunting ground.
- the rare mixture of habitats and wildlife.
- modern-day attractions and points of interest within the National Park.
- what you can do in the Forest, and where.
- where you can stay in the area.
- photos of the Forest, taken by myself to share with you.
- satellite views of the Forest for your virtual exploration!
So whether you intend to make a visit to the New Forest National Park or whether you're just after some valuable Forest information, please make full use of this website and add us to your favourites for future reference.
