The Kind of Journey You Don’t Expect Most trips start the same way. You plan, you pack, you imagine what it’s going to feel like when you finally get there. Maybe you’re chasing good weather, better food, or just a…
..and to this unique part of the UK!
The National Park lies within the county of Hampshire, on the south-central coast of England, and is predominantly occupied by an area formerly just called the New Forest, approximately 150 square miles in size and once a royal hunting ground for King William I and his noblemen, in the 12th century AD.
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The New Forest is one of the UK’s most cherished landscapes, a place where ancient woodlands, open heathlands, free-roaming ponies, and peaceful villages come together to create an unforgettable outdoor escape. And while many people assume that a scenic getaway requires a generous budget, the reality is far more encouraging.…
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Although it was named the New Forest, it is neither new nor a forest. In 1079 the region was declared a royal hunting reserve by William the Conqueror. The landscape is more heathland than adjacent woodland, and the word forest descends from Old French for hunting ground.’The site houses a…
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The sprawling New Forest in Southern England is an excellent way to truly experience ancient woodland, beautiful heathland, pretty villages and a 40-mile ‘secret’ coast. Anyone with a keen passion for walking will love to experience the New Forest which offers an enthralling mix of heathland, grassland, dense plantation, and…
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Read More »The rare blend of open heathlands, beautiful gardens, wildlife information and ancient woodlands makes the New Forest – affectionately called the Forest by locals – a unique and very special place indeed, the underlying features of which have changed little over the centuries.
The National Park status (given March 2005) was awarded to the New 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.
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. Cycling in the new forest is one of our favourite past times!
This website has been 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 the Forest itself.
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