MOORS VALLEY
DORSET/HAMPSHIRE
Situated ten miles north of Bournemouth, our leafy hideout at Moors Valley Country Park is famous for its adventurous woodland play and cycling trails meaning plenty of adventures in a whole day out. Our Dorset adventure not only boasts a double Tarzan Swing it also features a Skateboard Zip for visitors to jump onboard. Go Ape Forest Segway and Tree Top Junior are also available for all to enjoy!
Set in the heart of the New Forest, Beaulieu is an award-winning family day out where one great value ticket grants you access to all these attractions:
The National Motor Museum has a stunning collection of over 280 vehicles. From Formula 1 racers to vintage classics, the museum captures the wonderful history of motoring.
Ever wondered what happened to the amphibious Toyota or the Saab stretch limo from Top Gear? The World of Top Gear features the actual cars from some of the TV show's most ambitious challenges, such as the Lotus Excel submarine car from the Top Gear Bond special. Attraction highlights include the Top Gear 'Enormodrome' which recreates the feel of the Top Gear studio.
Visit the beautiful Palace House & Gardens to discover the history of this Victorian styled country house and explore the tranquil Beaulieu Abbey to learn about the inhabitants of this once-bustling complex.
Let your imagination run wild in Little Beaulieu, the enchanting new adventure play area.
Uncover the truth behind Beaulieu's covert wartime role in the Secret Army Exhibition.
Plus see sweeping views of the park from the high-level Monorail.
Spotting deer in the New Forest isn't always easy, but at Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary there is a purpose built viewing platform overlooking a large meadow area where a herd of fallow deer regularly gather.
Deer viewing at Bolderwood isn't guaranteed but the herd are fed daily by the local New Forest keeper, between the months of April and September, so the deer are more than happy to remain in the main meadow and are very accustomed to human presence. Feeding time can be between noon and 3pm.
Several of the animals are white, which is quite an uncommon colour for fallow deer to be. The platform provides an excellent photo opportunity although a zoom or telephoto lens is a very good idea, if you want close-up shots.
The large grass lawn at Bolderwood car parkThe wooden viewing platform is just a short distance from the main Bolderwood car park. Adjacent to the car park is a large flat grassy Forest lawn, perfect for kicking a football around or grouping up for a game of rounders! In fact, Bolderwood is one of the most popular spots in the New Forest for spending a sunny day and the area can become a bit congested during the better weather and holiday times.
While the deer sanctuary is the main attraction at Bolderwood, there are also graded walks and a large picnic area amongst the tall trees, alongside which is a New Forest information cabin (not always open) manned by a Forest Ranger. The picnic area also has decent toilet facilities.
If you don't want to stray too far from your vehicle, it's an ideal place to take a packed lunch and just enjoy the forest atmosphere.
Of course, if you want to see more of Bolderwood the graded walks take you through the surrounding woodland. Each one starts and ends at the picnic area and follow gravel tracks. There are three walks of 1/2 mile, 1 mile and 2 miles and all are very easy going.
Breamore House and Countryside Museum - set in its own beautiful surrounding farms and fields, the grandeur and magnificence of the house has changed little over the past 400 years.
Located in the heart of The New Forest in Hampshire, at Burley Fudge we are fudge experts and pride ourselves on producing delicious, handmade confectionery of the highest quality.
From our much loved clotted cream fudge to our spicy chilli chocolate fudges, there are so many flavours to try... so what are you waiting for?...
If you are in the area, why not visit our shop today or visit our on line shop at www.burleyfudge.co.uk
Burley Sunday Market
Held every Sunday and Bank Holidays from 10am until 2pm in the car park of the Queens Head pub.
New Forest Bacon, Simply Nuts and Olives, Crafty Crust and Cheese Cake, Alison Ince Crafts, Over Rock and Under Tree Photography to name a few...
The Burley Village Hall is a popular hall in Burley.
Situated a short distance to the south-west of the village centre, on Pound Lane, it hosts a number of events throughout the year, including antique fairs, art exhibitions, parties, concerts talks and plays staged by local groups.
The Museum prides itself on providing a really good visit for everyone - whatever age! We have an interesting tale to tell all about the history of brick making. Bricks are such small insignificant items - but they have built much of Britain.
Find out how they were made, try making one yourself, see how the brickworks at Bursledon geared up to making 20 million bricks a year.
Lots of hands-on activities throughout the museum.....no chance of getting bored!
Calshot Activities Centre in Hampshire is one of the largest Outdoor Adventure Centres in Britain. We have a reputation for excellence and professionalism and operate to the highest standards. Offering residential and non-residential courses in an unrivalled number of exciting water and land based activities.
Situated in a unique position on the shores of the Solent, its magnificent setting gives immediate access to the country’s most popular Watersports location. Ashore, historic Hangars accommodate a state of the art climbing complex, the only indoor Velodrome in Southern England and a dry Ski Slope.
Coaching is to a high standard and our highly experienced instructors will provide helpful advice on all aspects of your chosen activity / sport.
Whether you’re a family looking to do some activities together, a group of friends wanting a fun day out, organising a celebration with a difference or a club wanting a social event - Calshot has it all. From half day to week long residential visits, with every programme tailored for the individual group.With onsite accommodation and meals for residential courses/activities, a cafe/bar and our facilities are accessible to all.
With onsite accommodation and meals for residential courses/activities, a cafe/bar and our facilities are accessible to all. Calshot Castle is also on site with magnificent views and maybe visited as an attraction or hired for events.
Products include-
Sailing, Climbing, Windsurfing, Skiing, Track Cycling, Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Powerboating, High + Low Ropes, Archery, Abseiling, Team Building, Children's Club, School Groups and Corporate Groups.
Christchurch's unique location at the confluence of the rivers Stour and Avon and on the shores of its own spectacular natural harbour makes it the perfect destination to relax and unwind. Close to the magnificent Dorset World Heritage Coast and the tranquil New Forest National Park, Christchurch is only a short drive from Bournemouth and Poole.
The diverse mix of fascinating heritage, beautiful coastline and countryside and wide variety of attractions provides all the ingredients to make your holiday, short break or business trip extra special.
With a great range of quality assessed holiday accommodation, fantastic places to eat and drink, a wealth of things to see and do plus a wide variety of festivals and events, there's something to suit everyone whatever the time of year.
CLUECRYPTED
ClueCrypted is an exciting real life escape game designed for groups of 2 to 6 players. Based in New Milton in Hampshire ClueCrypted offers a personal escape room experience designed to test your mind and wits.
ESCAPE ROOMS
Locked in a room with just 60 minutes on the clock, your team must solve puzzles and work together to find the key to escape. The clues and their answers are all around you. Can you use your eyes, ears and mind to get out in time?
PHASE ONE - OUTBREAK
Deadly virus outbreaks have simultaneously broken out all over the world. Scientists at the Pandemic Avoidance Research Centre (PARC) have been working tirelessly hoping to find a cure.
With almost 80% of the worlds population infected, the virus is spreading unlike anything we have ever seen before.
PHASE TWO - CAPTURE
You have been captured by research scientists working for the PARC hoping to find a way to stop the spread of the virus. Regular antidote appears to be having no affect in eliminating the destructive and violent symptoms.
With still little idea how the virus is spreading from person to person, the scientists’ only hope is to perform tests on live human subjects.
PHASE THREE - ESCAPE
Two weeks have passed since your capture. The relentless screams from the room you can only see labelled as 'The Laboratory' made you quickly realise you need to escape.
There was an emergency at the other side of the building and the staff have gone. Will you make it out in time?
PLAYERS
2 - 6
DIFFICULTY
MEDIUM
TIME
60 MINUTES
CAN YOU ESCAPE?
RESERVE YOUR ROOM
Cyclexperience started life in a shed in 1993. The shed has become somewhat bigger now with a retail store for leisure and family cyclists upstairs and our bike hire warehouse downstairs. Our village bikeshop is now a specialist cycling store designed and rebranded for the enthusiast. We have called it Boost Bike Hub since everyone’s life could do with a boost of some kind! We also have our little sister bike hire cabin in the beautiful Dorset countryside near Corfe Castle which opens on a seasonal basis.
Our core values are Honesty, Helpfulness & Inclusive service to all. We employ over 20 local people so you can guarantee when you buy from us, you are contributing to the local economy!
The varied terrain of The New Forest makes it a cycling destination for all ages and abilities but it is most suited to recreational riders, couples and family groups.
Prices start from £18.50 per day for an adult's bike, or from £9 per day for a child's bike. Latest models Electric Bikes can also be hired from £30.00 per day.
Included in the daily hire, along with the bike are: safety helmets, a route map, rucksack (with tool-kit), spare tube & pump and an all-forest back-up service. The price you pay also offers a mechanical back-up service if you have a technical problem which cannot be solved with the tools supplied. Cyclexperience provide a free GPS map app which you can easily download on your smartphone and use it to guide you through some of the best New Forest routes.
In Cyclexperience Hire Centre you will be able to use free Wi-Fi and chill-out zone with refreshments. Shower and baby change are also available.
Welcome to the Dancing Cows Brewery and Distillery.
We are on a mission to excite your senses. Beers and malt liquors made with local barley. Gins, rums and vodkas infused with fresh seasonal botanicals, fruits and flowers. We are big into tradition but we also know that evolution is essential – we have no sacred cows, just Dancing Cows.
Luxury Sailing Experience Days and Skippered Yacht Charter..
Hello. We’re Escape Yachting, a skippered yacht charter company.
We offer you a relaxing sailing experience. See the English coast and the Isle of Wight on a day out or weekend on the Solent, from Lymington in the New Forest. Discover new destinations abroad with our family-friendly, full-service worldwide charter. Sailing is wonderfully clean and quiet, the perfect antidote to the rush of daily life.
Our aim is to provide you with a fun and stress-free trip!
The Gardens are a spectacular 200 acre (80 hectare) site, world-famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs.
This earthly paradise offers a riot of colour in spring, an oasis of tranquillity in summer followed by a splendid show as the leaves change in the autumn.
Capture Exbury’s hidden beauty and escape the cares of the world as you explore a myriad of pathways. A 20 minute trip aboard the 12 ¼ inch gauge Steam Railway is sure to delight visitors of all ages.
Visit Beaulieu’s hidden gem – Fairweather’s Garden Centre in Hampshire – in the beautiful heart of the New Forest.
STEFF'S KITCHEN - Homegrown cooking - FIND OUT MORE
Agapanthus 'Purple Heart'
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Kids making pots and sowing seeds in Patricks Patch
POTTING SHED CLUB - Fun gardening courses for children - BOOK HERE
Fairweather's Maintenance
FAIRWEATHER'S LANDSCAPES - Garden Design, Landscaping & Maintenance - FIND OUT MORE HERE
FREE Soup Recipes - Straight from Steff's Kitchen - DOWNLOAD HERE
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Fairweather’s is one of the most popular garden centres in Hampshire, situated in the picturesque village of Beaulieu. We stock Hampshire’s highest quality garden plants, plus giftware, accessories, furniture and much more. If you’re looking for a unique and inviting garden centre in Hampshire, you’ll love Fairweather’s.
View our page on TripAdvisorWhen you visit our café you can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome. All the food we serve is home cooked. From warm scones straight out of the oven to hearty soups, everything is freshly prepared.
Whether you are simply looking for a latte, a warming lunch or something from the kids’ menu, we offer something for every appetite at one of the best places to eat in the New Forest.
We strive to use local ingredients wherever possible, with local free range eggs, sausages and ham amongst the favourites. Our vegetables are largely sourced from within the New Forest area and often taken direct from Patrick’s Patch located opposite. In the summer our garden-fresh salads are made from leaves and vegetables picked the same morning.
Our delicious menu is often updated following customer feedback, plus you’re bound to be tempted by our Chef’s exciting weekly specials.
Don’t forget the outdoor seating area is always open whatever the weather, so dog walkers have somewhere to sit with their canine companions and with the addition of our new dog umbrella, no one gets wet – the perfect New Forest cafe stop!
Steff’s Kitchen is available for pre-booked evening functions. We’ve had great success so far – please contact us on 01590 614951 for more information.
Local history brought to life!
Explore the rich history of Fordingbridge and the surrounding areas in one of the most stimulating and fascinating attractions in the town.
Situated on the edge of the New Forest, in the old market town of Fordingbridge on the Hampshire Avon, our small museum is housed on two floors of an old granary and is run by volunteers.
Entry is free but we rely on donations to keep open so please be generous.
New Forest Cycle Sales, Cycle Hire and Repairs.
Welcome to the home of cycling in the New Forest! We are the acclaimed New Forest Cycle Hire, Cycle & Accessory Sales and Cycle Repairs Centre, based in the traditional and unspoilt village of Burley and located close to the trails. Come and enjoy a healthy, active day out on one of our New Forest cycle routes, with rides for all ages and abilities and free parking nearby.
From our picturesque village location in Burley you’ll be able to cycle along our famous Old Railway, visit the Deer Sanctuary, enjoy the Woodland Trail and relax at a real forest inn, or indulge in a sumptuous cream tea in one of the many welcoming tea rooms, all in the most stunning New Forest scenery. In particular our choice of 9 cycle rides, with distances from 5 miles up to 32 miles, provide the very best cycling conditions for families, inexperienced and ‘born again’ cyclists! All our routes can be extended to provide a challenge for the more adventurous cyclists
OPEN 7 DAYS - 100's BIKES FOR SALE - FREE PARKING NEARBY
National Park
Visitor Attraction
Created in the 18th century to provide power for an iron mill, the pond today provides valuable habitats for wildlife as well as being a scenic backdrop for a picnic or wildlife watching.
Shingle and sand beaches, numerous promenades and cliff side paths to explore. Conveniently located close to the centre of Highcliffe Village.
Access to beach is by a series of slopes and paths leading down to beach level. Many paths are gravel. Access at the eastern end via Chewton Bunny is mainly on tarmac paths.
Facilities nearby include a Café on cliff top adjacent to car park and with great views. Mobile food outlet on promenade. More shops and cafés on Highcliffe high street.
Public toilets located on cliff top adjacent to café.
Dogs are allowed but with seasonal restrictions. No dogs on the beach between groyne H4 and H8 from 1 May until 30 September inclusive.
Parking is available on the cliff top car park on Wharncliffe Road.
Come and discover this artillery fortress built by Henry VIII at the seaward end of a spit. Commanding the entrance to the Solent, it offers one of the best views in England.
It played a part in the imprisonment of Charles I in the 17th century and defended England from invasion threats in the 19th and 20th centuries. Exhibitions around the castle provide you with a chance to piece together Hurst Castle's history.
With an audio tour to help you navigate, fantastic views of the Isle of Wight from the top of the Tudor keep and plenty of open spaces for the children to explore, it's a great day out for the whole family. There's also a cafe offering homemade food.
Access to the castle is a leisurely ferry ride from Keyhaven (charges apply) or a 1.5 mile walk along Hurst Spit (please note this is a shingle spit). Cafe is open daily and dogs on leads welcome.
Open weekends only during winter months, weather permitting, 10.30am - 4.00pm. The Castle will not be open for Christmas Day or Boxing Day. Tel: 01590 642344
Hythe Ferry, owned by Blue Funnel Ferries, sails daily between Hythe and Southampton providing a car free, carefree and fun trip for all ages and the chance to enjoy the sights and sounds of the bustling port of Southampton.
Sailing from the end of Hythe’s historic Pier, one of the ten longest piers in the British Isles, and with the World's Oldest Pier Train (official Guinness World Record), Hythe Ferry offers the chance of the best views of the cruise liners in port as it sails right past the berth of Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth, when at home.
Hythe Ferry also offers a great link to the Isle of Wight in less than an hour.
Hythe Marina Village was the first marina village to be built in the UK and is still one of our finest. Located on Southampton Water's western shore, it’s a unique development of a 206-berth marina, waterside homes, shops, restaurants, bars and a boutique hotel.
Boatyard facilities
As well as its first-class berthing and marina services, Hythe Marina Village has a boatyard within it for DIY maintenance work, using the various marine services on site, or getting help from our own professional, highly qualified team.
We can lift vessels up to 40 tons (if you need more, please check in advance), and we offer an emergency boat lifting facility.
There is storage ashore for over 120 boats and a slipway with ample space for trailer and car storage. Both petrol and diesel are available at cost to Freedom Berthing members.
24/7 Storage
We also offer secure and convenient storage facilities onsite. So if you need to stow boating gear, or you have business or household goods to store, click here to find out more.
Out and about
The marina entrance is controlled by lock gates, operated 24 hours a day throughout the year, and there is easy access to Southampton Water and several of our other marinas situated in and around the Solent. Cruising enthusiasts can explore the Beaulieu River to the west or continue on to the bustling town of Lymington, close to the New Forest.
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Hythe Pier, the Hythe Pier Railway and the Hythe Ferry provide a link between the English port city of Southampton and the Hampshire village of Hythe on the west side of Southampton Water.
The New Forest gained a new entrance with the Hythe Pier being sold as “a point of departure for the forest”. The route received Royal approval on August 13th 1888 when Prince and Princess Henry of Battenberg accompanied by Princess Alice of Hesse stepped onto the pierhead from their yacht Elfin bound for a long circular tour.
Many famous people have used the pier, including King Alphonso XIII of Spain, and Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany.
King George VI rode the pier train prior to reviewing the embarking the D-day troops in 1944.
In 1887 Mr. James Percy, (so began the association of the Percy family with the pier and ferry), succeeded Mr. Fry who was lessee of the pier.
Mr. Percy was a direct descendent of Sir Henry Percy, first Earl of Northumberland and father of Harry, called HOTSPUR.
Hotspur became the name of the family’s ferryboat and four others have proudly followed – Hotspur IV still being used at the present time.
The village of Hythe nestles between the edge of the New Forest and Southampton Water, with its surrounding area known as ‘The Waterside’.
An ideal place to visit, Hythe with its waterfront, boasts fantastic views across Southampton Water, and especially of the majestic cruise liners which come into the Port most days.
The village centre with pretty Georgian High Street offers a good range of interesting shops and services, with ample parking and pleasant traffic-free precincts.
There are plenty of places to eat and drink to suit all budgets, or enjoy traditional fish and chips on the sea front Promenade, with its raised boardwalk.
Take a ride on the little electric train along Hythe’s historic Pier, which is over 130 years old, and catch the passenger ferry, which sails back and forth every half hour between Hythe and the city of Southampton.
Visit on a Tuesday to see Hythe’s market.
Hythe was the home of Sir Christopher Cockerell, the inventor of the Hovercraft. A memorial to his achievement can be found in shady waterfront gardens.
Leisurely stroll around Hythe’s Marina with its distinctive ‘fishing village’ style development and sit and watch the ships, yachts and boats out on the water.
Hythe village boasts several waterfront locations to enjoy the view of the busy Southampton Water and the majestic cruise liners, huge cargo container ships and ferries sailing in and out of the Port each day, as well as spotting the many species of sea and coastal bird life and possibly spot a seal or two.
For the ideal location to view the majestic cruise ships in Southampton Port, simply hop aboard the Hythe Ferry for a fifteen minute trip, landing at Hythe’s historic pier with the world’s oldest electric pier train. Shop, eat, walk, cycle, enjoy; Hythe is the gateway to the New Forest.
Villages of Dibden Purlieu, Fawley, Marchwood and Eling are in easy reach. Calshot beach with Tudor castle and Flying Boat Hangars on Calshot Spit, and Lepe Country Park’s fascinating history of the D-Day Preparations and underground Cold War monitoring post. Both offer stunning views of the Isle of Wight across the Solent.
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If you enjoy a little more sport to your country pursuit then please read on – In a rustic section of the forest close to Fordingbridge is Insight Activities’ shooting and axe throwing range, where anyone can learn the fine arts of Archery, Crossbows or Axe Throwing and indulge their inner Medieval desires. Everyone welcome, No previous experience required.
Insight activities provide unique and fun activities within the New Forest, Hampshire. If you’re looking for one of the best things to do whilst visiting then please read on, we are ranked as the No.1 local attraction, Tripadvisor 2016, 2017. We offer activities for individuals, couples, families, private parties and corporate events.
- See more at: https://insightactivities.co.uk/#_=_
Hampshire County Council purchased this beautiful area of coastline between 1973 and 2006 to protect its unique historical and wildlife heritage. The reserve covers nearly 200 Ha (500 acres) between the mouth of the Lymington river and the village of Keyhaven. The landscape we see today has been shaped by more than 2000 years of human activity. If you look carefully there are signs of a major industry which once thrived here.
The adjacent mudflats and salt marshes outside the seawall are leased by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and form their Keyhaven and Pennington Marshes Reserve. Together these two reserves ensure the protection of an extensive area of coastal habitat. Both reserves lie within the New Forest National Park, recognising their importance for both wildlife and people.
You can obtain good views of the marshes and their wildlife from the Solent Way which runs the length of the reserve. There are also several attractive circular walks on local footpaths which cross the area.
The reserve is open every day of the year for quiet informal recreation on designated paths and tracks.
Management of the reserve: Control of water levels, salinity and grazing are crucial. During the summer cattle and ponies from the New Forest graze the reserve. Grazing animals help control scrub and invasive species such as rush. Many of the specialist plants and insects depend on wet ditches and ponds being of the right salinity. A system of sluices and tidal flaps are used to control flooding and water flow around the reserve.
Come along and enjoy a fantastic family day for everyone. Join in with our daily schedule of activities, which run throughout the day. You can bottle-feed the kid goats and the calves, feed the ducks, meet the pigs, donkeys and ponies... and cuddle the baby rabbits, chicks or maybe even a piglet! PLUS lots more friendly animals to see.
Lots of brilliant farmyard buildings to explore and loads of fabulous indoor and outdoor play areas including the trampoline barn, a soft play area and The Farmer's Straw Den.
Don't miss the Longdown Farm Shop for a large range of delicious locally sourced produce. We also provide a tearoom, gift shop and picnic areas. (Farm Shop open daily 10am - 5pm (4pm when farm attraction is closed))
Open from Saturday 13th Feb 2016 until Sunday 30th Oct 2016
Open daily - 10am to 5pm February to September
Open daily - 10am to 4.30pm October
Last admissions - 1 hour before closing.
Christmas attraction open 3rd to 24th December 2016.
PLEASE NOTE: CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT. THANK YOU.
2016 Admission Prices: SAME PRICES AS 2015!
Manor Farm is a fun-filled day out for all the family! Our interactive farmyard offers the chance to meet the animals and explore a working farm, while the Victorian kitchen and schoolroom gives visitors a taste of days gone by.
Explore the historic buildings and barns, enjoy the free range and other animals, watch traditional farm machinery at work, and take a peek into our old privy!
Nearby 13th century St Bartholomew’s church is worth exploring too. All that remains today is its chancel, which overlooks the farm’s pretty duck pond.
Keep up-to-date with all our exciting events. We have daily interactive sessions, such as meet the cows, and meet the animals. Manor Farm also has plenty of exciting seasonal events so keep your eyes peeled.
Admission charges apply.
The farm is open year round (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day). Opening hours are 10am-5pm (March to October). From 1 November 2018 until 3 February 2019, the farm will be on 10am-4pm weekends only.
Ticket prices
Adult £8
Senior (60+) £7
Child (3 to 16 years) £5, children under three go FREE
Family ticket (two adults, two children) £25
Family tickets (two adults, three children) £29
Annual membership available. Concessions for large pre-booked groups.
Parking charges
Up to one hour £2
Up to three hours £3
Full day £5
Parking charges apply, however car parking is refunded when paying admission to the farm.
Wheelchair access into the farm is via a short slope. Once inside, the yard is mostly level. The ground floor of the farmhouse and cottage are accessible to wheelchair and pushchair users, as are most of the barns and outbuildings.
A tarmac car park about 100m from the farm entrance has parking spaces reserved for visitors with mobility difficulties. From here, the café and accessible toilet facilities are easily reached.
New Forest Activities offer a variety of activities for families, couples and groups of all ages and abilities. For tours with a difference, take to the water with Canoeing and Kayaking on the Beaulieu River Nature Reserve. These guided tours are perfect for exploring this area of The New Forest and are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
For the more adventurous you can take to the trees on high and low rope courses, great for the whole family to enjoy. The ever-popular BattleZone laser tag offers excitement and enjoyment using safe infra-red gaming guns. No projectiles, no lasers, no pain! There’s also the chance to learn a new skill whilst enjoying the New Forest surroundings with Bushcraft or Archery sessions.
If you’re an explorer then hire a bike from them, with a whole range of maps and guides to get you on your way.
Keep an eye out for special seasonal activities such as Paddles to the Pub, Spooky Halloween Tours and Christmas Canoe Paddles!
For further details on any of their activities and upcoming events, or to download your FREE Guide to The New Forest, visit their website.
Open all year round!
Visitor Attraction
The New Forest Reptile Centre is a unique place to visit to see close-up all the snakes and lizards found in Britain. Specially created outdoor pens provide a natural home to the rare Sand lizard, Smooth snake and the poisonous adder, which can be diffuclt to see in the wild as they are so secretive or rare.
Many of the reptiles are most likely to be out and visible on warm days. If you wish to visit on a rainy or cold day you may need to be quite patient in order to see the animals.
The New Forest Reptile Centre actively encourages the conservation and re-introduction of these animals across the country.
Take an open-top safari with grandstand views of the scenery, animals and villages of the New Forest National Park.
The Tour will return on Saturday 6th July 2019 and run daily until Sunday 8th September 2019.
Hop on and off wherever you like and catch the next Tour, or switch between routes, all on the same ticket! Hear the stories of the people, places and animals of the New Forest on our audio commentary – with characters, sounds and music, bringing the view to life.
Take in a walk or cycle ride from the Tour (bikes go free*) – you’ll find easy routes in the guidebook on board, as well as tips for things to see and do along the way.
Ride open-top through the treetops and experience the New Forest as you’ve never seen it before.
*Space for up to 4 bicycles at a time.
Take an open-top safari with grandstand views of the scenery, animals and villages of the New Forest National Park.
Tours run daily, with a choice of three routes: Red (the wild northwest), Green (the beautiful southeast) and the Blue (the coastal southwest).
With a bird’s-eye view from the top deck of the park's landscape you’ll get the chance to spot some of the native animals of the New Forest such as deer, rare birds, pigs, donkeys and of course the famous ponies as well as wide, open heaths and ancient Forest.
Each route has its own unique audio commentary with characters and sounds which tell the stories of the people and places of the New Forest.
The flexible hop-on, hop-off ticket arrangement means you choose your itinerary. Stay on the entire route, switch onto another route, or stop off and spend some time at one of the attractions along the way and re-join a later Tour!
Tours
Red Route -Lyndhurst – Burley – Ringwood – Fordingbridge – Sandy Balls Holiday Centre – New Forest Wildlife Park – Ashurst
The Red Route takes you around the fragrant heaths and scattered woodland of the wild northern part of the New Forest National Park, through the storybook village of Burley and the historic towns of Ringwood and Fordingbridge.
Approximate duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Green Route-Lyndhurst – Brockenhurst – Lymington – Beaulieu – Exbury Gardens – Hythe Ferry
The Green Route explores the charming southeast of the New Forest National Park including Beaulieu with its historic abbey, Palace House and National Motor Museum and Exbury Gardens with its Steam Railway.
Approximate duration: 2 hours
Blue Route - Lymington – Brockenhurst – Burley – New Milton – Barton-on-Sea – Milford-on-Sea
The Blue Route is your gateway to the beautiful beaches and coastal scenery in the southwest of the New Forest National Park – the museum at Sammy Miller and views across to the Needles.
Approximate duration: 2 hours 5 minutes
5 PYLON CABLE
Ride the UK's newest 5 pylon wake park! We are equipped with the latest equipment and quality features.
SYSTEM 2.0 CABLE
Just starting out? Trying to master your latest trick? Get ahead with coaching on our system 2.0 cable.
QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS
Our coaches are some of the best in the industry and will guide you from beginner to advanced. Book in now!
WIBIT SPORTS AQUA PARK
Splash out and jump onto our aqua park! Exhilarating fun for family and friends! Book your session today!
SINGLE/DOUBLE KAYAKING
Whatever the weather, you're sure to enjoy the tranquility of a leisurely paddle on our lake.
STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING
Stand up paddle whatever the weather in our stunning new forest scenery. No experience needed.
CAMPING
Pitch up, relax and unwind for a day or two while enjoying our facilities and the great atmosphere.
CAMP FIRES PERMITTED
Sit back and enjoy your evening with melted marshmallows and camp fire songs under the starry skies.
SMALL CAMPERS WELCOME
Park up for the weekend or all week long, you are very welcome here with your trusty home on wheels!
We’re passionate about wildlife and conservation at New Forest Wildlife Park and we want to encourage our visitors to learn more about conservation too.
Many of our animals, such as the giant otter, are on the IUCN endangered species Red List and we’re doing our best to help breed and conserve them for the future.
We were the first park in the UK to send a captive-bred giant otter to an international breeding programme abroad. Katuma, a young giant otter born at our sister park the Chestnut Centre in Derbyshire, was sent to Emperor Valley Zoo in Port of Spain, Trinidad in 2013 to meet his specially chosen mate, Suzie.
At New Forest Wildlife Park we work closely with all the regulatory authorities to make sure our animals receive the best care. Some of our animals, such as our European bison, may also be included in international captive breeding programmes in the future. These programmes are strictly controlled to ensure good breeding stocks are available for species under threat.
Other conservation projects include:
Rescue work
Behind the scenes we also work closely with the RSPCA, vets, the police and other organisations to help rescue injured and abandoned wild animals and bring them back to good health.
We have extensive expertise in working with Eurasian otters and so much of our rescue work involves orphaned and abandoned otter cubs that have been separated from their parents due to swollen rivers, accidents or other events.
The rescued cubs stay with us at New Forest Wildlife Park until they are 15 to 18 months old and after weaning they are kept away from human contact as much as possible so they can successfully be returned to the wild.
This work is not subsidised and costs us around £3000 in food and care for each animal. So by visiting our three wildlife parks, our supporters are helping us to carry out this vital conservation and rescue work.
Paultons Park and the UK's only Peppa Pig World are now even bigger and better than ever!
There is an amazing variety of things to see and do at Paultons including; big rides, small rides, play areas, entertainments and an astonishing collection of exotic birds and animals, all set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland.
Peppa Pig World has over 5 acres of fully themed fun! There are 9 fabulous rides including Miss Rabbit’s Helicopter Flight, Peppa’s Big Balloon Ride, Grandpa’s Little Train, George’s Dinosaur Adventure and you can even ride in a ‘cloud’ around Windy Castle! New for 2018 is The Queen's Flying Coach Ride and Grampy Rabbit's Sailing Club! The Queen’s Flying Coach Ride will take families on a royal tour around part of Peppa Pig World in individual coaches starting from the top of the majestic Queen’s Castle. Children and parents will also be able to hop aboard brightly coloured boats at Grampy Rabbit’s Sailing Club where they can join the adventure and sail around Peppa Pig World and discover Pirate Island!
Peppa Pig World features a huge indoor play area, Georges Spaceship Playzone and superb animated themed attractions including a chance to visit Peppa and her family in their house! Peppa Pig World is also home to Daddy Pig’s Big Tummy café and Peppa’s Toy Shop, the largest (and only!) dedicated Peppa Pig shop in the World!
Lost Kingdom is an amazing Dinosaur Theme Park World that features two world class family rollercoasters, life-like animatronic dinosaurs, Jurassic themed family rides, a Prehistoric adventure play park and an amazing opportunity to come face to face with ‘living’, walking Dinosaurs!
Guests can soar high into the skies upon on The Flight of the Pterosaur, a mighty and unique suspended coaster, which takes family adventurers swooping high and low around a prehistoric landscape.
The Dinosaur Tour Co. takes visitors on an exciting 4x4 jeep expedition to come face to face with some of the largest and most fearsome dinosaurs to have walked the planet.
Only the bravest explorers will take on Velociraptor. Those who dare to board this breath-taking family boomerang coaster will sense the speed and agility of the Velociraptor as drops and sweeps around tight bends and through ancient tunnels.
Everyday there is an incredible opportunity to meet ‘living’ tame (ish) walking dinosaurs at Alive – Dinosaur Encounter.
Younger explorers can enjoy iconic views across Lost Kingdom on Temple Heights, choose between riding in a huge dinosaur egg or giant stone on the swirling Boulder-Dash ride, ride the cute mini-coaster, Dino Chase and let off steam at the Little Explorers’ Play Park.
Discover Lost Kingdom and experience a journey to a lost land that will never be forgotten.
Critter Creek is a world of strange mixed-up creatures known as the ‘Curious Critters’! Meet the Fly-ger or say hello to the Horned Swamp Donkey! You can take a ride on the Cat-o-pillar rollercoaster and discover enormous colourful plants the likes of which have never been seen before. Critter Creek is also home to Professor Blast’s Discovery Express Train, a delightful journey for little ones and Beastie Burrow, a real life bug emporium complete with fascinating and unusual insects, fish and lizards!
Little Africa houses a number of animals native to the continent, including fennec fox, African crested porcupines, meerkats, Savannah monitor lizards and giant train millipedes, as well as one of the largest rodents in Africa, the Gambian pouched rat, and also the smallest, the African pygmy mouse. At the centre of Little Africa is an impressive aviary where a mix of bird species such as the trumpeter hornbills and black-crowned night herons, will share the same environment that has been designed to replicate an African waterhole
Top for thrills is the Park’s breathtaking ride, EDGE. Riders swoop and spin through the air reaching a height of 15 metres on a giant disc that travels along a 90-metre track featuring a ‘camelback’ hill to create an amazing floating sensation. EDGE was the first ride of its type in the UK and perfectly complements the Park’s other thrilling rides including The Cobra and, last year’s exhilarating new attraction Magma. The largest of Paultons three rollercoasters, The Cobra features an exciting combination of twists, drops and turns that have made it a great family favourite whilst Magma launches riders 25 metres up in to the sky only to drop them back down in to the heart of a smoking volcano!
Smaller children will love Water Kingdom! It’s a whole world of water jets, giant tipping buckets, sprays, fountains, and super soakers for the little ones to enjoy and explore. This huge 8,500ft2 kids’ splash park paradise features more than 20 different ways of getting wet and has a seated patio area nearby so parents can relax whilst watching the fun.
Younger children also adore the beautiful garden-themed Trekking Tractors ride, Seal Falls and the Digger
Daily penguin feeding sessions also take place throughout the year, featuring an entertaining keeper talk which gives visitors a chance to learn more about these unusual and often humorous birds.
Paultons really is way too much fun for one day!
Further information including a calendar of opening times is available from paultonspark.co.uk
COVID-19
In response to the developing situation surrounding Coronavirus and the most recent advice from the UK Government we are very sorry to say Paultons Park will close from 5.00pm on Friday 20th March until further notice.
This is not a decision that has been made easily having already implemented many additional measures to protect both our guests, staff and suppliers. However, we now feel this is the only and correct course of action available to us in order to limit social interaction in line with the clear recommendations laid out by the Prime Minister.
Ringwood Brewery was founded by Peter Austin in 1978, a man who is revered as "the father of British Micro-brewing".
Ringwood Brewery's first brewhouse was in a former bakery in the old station yard brewing Best Bitter and Fortyniner for a handful of local customers. 1979 saw the production of Old Thumper, which has since become the flagship brew.
In 1986, having outgrown the Minty's yard premises, the brewery moved to its present site, ironically the location of the old Tunks' Brewery which ceased trading in 1821.
Today the brewery is able to produce circa 40,000 barrels of its renowned and distinctive beers. In addition to Best, Fortyniner, and Old Thumper, we now brew the blonde Boondoggle and the deliciously warming XXXX Porter.
Ringwood Brewery also boasts its own Brewery Store on site selling a full range of its beers as well as a wines, cider and souvenir merchandise. These goods including our bottled beers are available from our online shop. The Store welcomes thousands of visitors each year. The company's commitment to continuous improvement by investing in plant and equipment and training and development of staff has been recognised by a number of local and national business awards.
Based in Brockenhurst on the Brookley Road, our bakery and tea house remains true to the ethics at the heart of the Rosie Lea brand, using locally produced New Forest ingredients to create high quality baked produce, keeping our carbon footprint down and remaining as ecologically friendly as possible.
During a visit to the bakery you can expect to enjoy creations containing local eggs, flour, meats & cheeses, locally produced jam and locally crafted chocolates. In addition to supporting existing New Forest businesses, Rosie Lea also provides a comprehensive and varied “free from” menu aiming to give those with specific dietary requirements as good a selection as those without.
All our produce is baked on site ad can also be beautifully packaged and taken away. The Tea House runs from early morning breakfast serving a good choice from menu from the humble muffin, to the house specialty “morning Tea”, a full continental breakfast served on a three tiered china cake stand, both glamorous and satisfying for hungry tums!
Throughout the remainder of the day Rosie Lea will be serving up light lunches, full sumptuous afternoon teas and a variety of cakes and baked goodies, and of course it wouldn’t be Rosie Lea if they didn’t serve you on their beautiful vintage china!
Also now at Setley Ridge is Rosie Leas Tearoom serving delicious homemade fayre, sumptuous afternoon teas, lunches and wine from our vineyard.
There is also a café and shop, which can be enjoyed by visitors without needing to pay for admission to the museum proper. The café is conveniently located on the ground floor.
Permanent Exhibitions at SeaCity Museum
Southampton’s Titanic Story
The main area of SeaCity Museum tells the story of the impact on Southampton of the sinking in 1912 of the White Star liner Titanic. Through a fascinating 1:25 scale, interactive model of the ship, visitorsof all ages are given an insight into the lives of the crew aboard the Titanic, many of whom were Southampton residents.
Gateway to the World
Using the city’s unique historic collections this permanent display recounts the stories of people who have departed from or arrived in the port of Southampton over the last 200,000 years, from the earliest settlers to the stories of people living in the city today.
Temporary special exhibitions
The Pavilion at SeaCity Museum is home to a rolling programme of special exhibitions so there is something new to see when you visit. See our website for more information.
Opening Hours
SeaCity Museum is open 7 days a week, 10am – 5pm including Bank Holidays.
We suggest that you allow between two and three hours to explore SeaCity Museum. We close at 5pm, so it’s best to arrive before 3pm so you can enjoy the full experience at your leisure. Unfortunately there will be no entry after 4pm.
Visitor Attraction
The Common is a much loved and well used green space and is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is unique and requires specialist management to ensure that its status and biodiversity is maintained.
It's Green Flag status also covers the Old Cemetery and the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery (FoSOC) hold many walks, talks and tasks where visitors can find out more about this historical site.
One of the UK's most important wildlife sites, and internationally listed as a site of excellence.
During the summer months, a paddling pool is open, free of charge, between 10am - 6pm (subject to weather conditions).
SS Shieldhall is a heritage steamship based at Berth 110 Berth in the Western Docks, Southampton.
“Shieldhall” is unique as a time capsule providing a working example of steamship machinery both above and below deck, typical of the cargo and passenger ships that plied the oceans of the world from the 1870s until the mid 1960s, by which time they were all but extinct.
The ship is of special interest as she is built on the classical lines of a 1920s steamer with a traditional wheelhouse; the hull is of riveted and welded construction and this unusual feature is representative of the transitional phase in British shipbuilding when welding took over from riveted practice. The hull has a slightly raked bow and cruiser stern. The teak decks and emergency steering position aft add to the classic effect. Shieldhall was effectively obsolete mechanically at the time of her launch having steam machinery representative of the late 19th century at a time when the diesel engine was coming into its own.
Now believed to be the largest working steam ship in Northern Europe, she is owned and operated entirely by voluntary effort.
Shieldhall offers a variety of trips across a May - September sailing season, including live music and special themed cruises. Hot and cold food is available on all trips, plus real ale and ice cream. An informed commentary offers an insight into the history of the Docks, pointing out the ill-fated Titanic Berth 44, and the sights and sounds of Southampton Water. A highlight of your visit will be the chance to discover Shieldhall's Engine and Boiler Rooms under steam, and the opportunity to meet the Captain on the Bridge.
When not cruising, Shieldhall is an ideal base for events - a popular way to celebrate birthdays and special occasions; company meetings and AGMs. Listed as 'No 1 Thing to Do in Southampton' on TripAdvisor, 2018-20.
Tucked away just outside of the village centre of Burley, The Cider Pantry is where you'll find a menu to suit all.
With 'set you up for the day' breakfasts, home made traditional lunches and delicious, daily baked cakes and treats, you certainly won't go home hungry . We love putting the best of local produce to good use with a seasonal menu and creative daily specials.
Welcome
The Raft was born following the request from one or two individuals who were suffering terminal illnesses and had never managed to ‘meet’ a horse in their lives and were keen to do so. The resulting connections with an old, retired horse called Chloe were both moving and clearly beneficial. Thus there is potential for helping people from many walks of life to find restorative and nurturing support from connecting with horses and nature.
We all know that if only we could stop the world spinning, take time out and breathe the fresh air we would benefit from the break. It is hoped the Horse Raft will facilitate this. Even if only a few people join in; making friends with a horse or two while enjoying time and learning a bit about the New Forest, it will have succeeded in its aims.
The Horse Raft CIC is Community Interest Company which is a legal form of social enterprise and a not-for-profit organisation.
We all need to work together to keep safe and help alleviate the spread of COVID-19.
With over 40 specialist boutiques, shops, restaurants and cafes, Marland's shopping centre offer a unique range of stores and services. Spread over 2 levels with direct access onto the main high street, Above Bar, it’s just a short walk from the train station, WestQuay and many of the city’s heritage attractions. There is also access to public toilets and parking available with a daily charge of £5 between 8 am-6 pm.
Shopping
Marlands Shopping Centre offers a great variety of shops, with stores that should appeal to most visitors. Southampton's only officially licensed Disney store can be found here, great for the kids, as is Rockbottom Toys. Those hunting for a gift may want to check out the Perfume Shop, The Market Gallery, or even the independent department store The Loft Ladder. In all, there are more than 40 shops housed in the centre, offering up a wide range of products. The best way to find out what's on offer is to simply explore - you never know what you may find.
Food & Drinks
There are a number of refreshment offerings found in the centre too. It's a great place to stop and grab a cup of coffee or a bit to eat. Visitors will find the likes of BB's Coffee & Muffins, Shakeaway, and ChariTeas awaiting. There's even Fredericks Chocolate, which is a miniature paradise for those with a sweet tooth.
The New Forest Centre is packed full of displays and activities about the New Forest National Park. There's something here for all ages and you'll find out more about how to enjoy your time in the Forest.
The New Forest Centre comprises of:
The New Forest Museum which is packed full of displays and activities about the New Forest National Park. There's something here for all ages and you’ll find out more about how to enjoy your time in the Forest
The New Forest Gallery with an exciting programme of changing exhibitions and displays throughout the year
The Centre Gift Shop where you are sure to find something to suit your taste and pocket whether you are looking for a memento of your time in the Forest or a special gift for family or friends
The Christopher Tower Reference Library where you can develop your interest in the New Forest
The New Forest Centre is the ideal place to start any visit to the New Forest National Park.
William the Conqueror set aside the Forest for hunting more than 900 years ago as his 'Nova Foresta' or 'New Forest' and centuries of grazing by deer, ponies and cattle have shaped the landscape.
William would probably still recognise much of the Forest as the same place he hunted wild deer and boar. Today it is a wonderful area to explore by walking, cycling and on horseback. Enjoy your visit and please help to keep the New Forest National Park a special place.
Welcome to THE NEW FOREST PADDLE SPORT COMPANY
Based in the beautiful village of Milford on Sea in the New Forest The New Forest Paddle Sport Company offers you the chance to explore the scenic coast line of the New Forest and beautiful salt marshes of Keyhaven with views over to the Isle of Wight by Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board.
Southampton’s most important historic building, Tudor House reveals over 800 years of history in one fascinating location at the heart of the Old Town. The timber-framed building facing St Michael’s Square was built in the late 15th Century, with King John’s Palace, an adjacent Norman house accessible from Tudor House Garden, dating back a further 300 years. Tudor House gives a unique and atmospheric insight into the lives and times of both its residents through the years, and of Southampton itself. It appeals to visitors of all ages and interests, who find the family-friendly activities, interactive technology and fascinating displays a winning combination.
Café
Tudor House Café overlooks the delightful Tudor Knot Garden. It serves a delicious range of refreshments all day, from fresh coffee and biscuits to tea and fabulous cakes. Most of our range is sourced locally, using the finest ingredients. The café is a perfect location for your freshly made lunchtime sandwich, snack or that sweet treat. We offer children’s sized portions and high chairs for younger visitors.
The Café roof is of particular interest, being green … literally. It has a sedum and wildflower roof, which assists insulation and is also enjoyed by the bees. You can enjoy the Tudor House Café without needing to pay for admission to the rest of the building, so give it a try for your next lunch date or business rendezvous. The downstairs Georgian Room overlooking the garden, is available for corporate hire for meetings or training sessions on weekdays (Tues-Fri). Our Café can also cater for working lunches.
Shop
Tudor House shop is the perfect place to pick up a souvenir of your visit or a special gift for family or friends. We have a lovely range of quality Tudor and Victorian inspired gifts and books as well as lots of interesting and reasonably priced souvenirs and treats suitable for children with a little pocket money to spend. You’ll love our range of tapestry items and ‘pocket’ garden herbs and flowers. You may also be tempted by our delicious range of liqueurs and preserves, or just want to pick up one of our unique postcards so you can write and tell your family and friends what a great time you had at Tudor House.
Tickets (general admission):
Opening Hours
Warborne Farm is a 180 acre family-run farm and has been certified organic by the Soil Association since 1996. As well as being a great place to live and farm it is a wonderful location to stay in our luxury converted barns.
Westquay is home to over 100 brands, including major department stores, John Lewis & Partners and Marks & Spencer as well as iconic stores Victoria's Secret, Zara, Schuh, Apple, Hollister, Lego and Tommy Hilfiger.
Westquay also offers a fantastic dining experience with a wide choice of restaurants to cater to all tastes, whether you fancy authentic Japanese at Wagamama, classical pizzas at Franco Manca or fresh, juicy burgers at Byron Burger.
Westquay's dining and leisure development has brought an array of fantastic restaurants to the city, alongside a 10-screen luxury Showcase cinema de Lux and 12-lane Hollywood Bowling alley.
COVID.
Following the latest update from the Government, from Saturday 26th December, only essential retail stores and services will be open at Westquay.
The following stores are open as essential retail and services:
The opening hours for these retailers may be different to normal, so please visit the retailer’s individual page on this website before travelling to Westquay.
Useful Services:
A range of handy services and facilities are available within Westquay Shopping Centre. From an extensive underground parking garage with around 4,000 spaces, to shop mobility with hireable electric scooters to help you get around. Restrooms can be found on the upper parking level as well as in the dining terrace. Handy information points can be found on the Lower and Upper shopping levels, as well as cash points on every floor. Westquay customers can now access Ikea from level 7 of the Multi-Storey Car Park.
Westquay North
Monday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm (9.00pm Dining Level)Westquay South
Monday 10:00 am - 11:00 pmPlease do check with individual restaurants and Showcase Cinema de Lux for individual opening hours.
