Guidebook for The New Forest National Park
Food Scene
We are so lucky to have this award winning family run establishment on our doorstep just a 10 minute walk away (or 2 mins by car). You can eat, drink and shop there for some local produce and it's a lovely short stroll down the lane. Great cooked breakfast!
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Hockey's Farm Shop
We are so lucky to have this award winning family run establishment on our doorstep just a 10 minute walk away (or 2 mins by car). You can eat, drink and shop there for some local produce and it's a lovely short stroll down the lane. Great cooked breakfast!
I just love The Potting Shed. I love the style of it, the pretty garden and the food ! It is delicious. It is a beautiful 20 minute walk away in the village of Hyde across the common at the back of us 95% all off road through the New Forest. Dogs are allowed. They also do supper nights and tapas evenings (need to book). Check their website for details or social media. So lucky to have this in our doorstep.
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The Potting Shed hyde
I just love The Potting Shed. I love the style of it, the pretty garden and the food ! It is delicious. It is a beautiful 20 minute walk away in the village of Hyde across the common at the back of us 95% all off road through the New Forest. Dogs are allowed. They also do supper nights and tapas evenings (need to book). Check their website for details or social media. So lucky to have this in our doorstep.
Quintessential English country pub. Very peaceful outdoor space. A lovely 20 minute walk away. Closed Mondays (and sometimes Tuesdays - please phone and check to avoid disappointment).
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The Royal Oak
Ringwood RoadQuintessential English country pub. Very peaceful outdoor space. A lovely 20 minute walk away. Closed Mondays (and sometimes Tuesdays - please phone and check to avoid disappointment).
A really nice 30/40 minute walk from us through the New Forest by heading out across the common at the back of us. This pub is in an hamlet called ‘Frogham’ and often has Donkeys hanging around outside it. Really nice country chic interior. Good pub grub.
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Foresters Arms
10 Brookley RdA really nice 30/40 minute walk from us through the New Forest by heading out across the common at the back of us. This pub is in an hamlet called ‘Frogham’ and often has Donkeys hanging around outside it. Really nice country chic interior. Good pub grub.
V & G's
2 West StNice Italian
Prices Fish And Chips
38-40 Christchurch RoadThe best fish and chips ever!! You can also order online.
Really lovely pub with plenty of parking round the back. Very tasteful modern but country interior. Lots of exposed beams, farrow and ball colours and and exposed brick. About a 15 minute drive away going in the Salisbury direction.
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The Goat
Stockbridge RoadReally lovely pub with plenty of parking round the back. Very tasteful modern but country interior. Lots of exposed beams, farrow and ball colours and and exposed brick. About a 15 minute drive away going in the Salisbury direction.
Lovely pub positioned right on the River Avon next to the medieval bridge in Fordingbridge. Has a good menu.
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The George
14 Bridge StLovely pub positioned right on the River Avon next to the medieval bridge in Fordingbridge. Has a good menu.
A rustic shabby chic style cafe/restaurant/bar on Ringwood highstreet.
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Framptons
48-50 High StA rustic shabby chic style cafe/restaurant/bar on Ringwood highstreet.
Lovely thatched pub serving great food in a village full of chocolate box cottages. Rockbourne is approx. 10 mins outside Fordingbridge.
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The Rose and Thistle
Rockbourne RoadLovely thatched pub serving great food in a village full of chocolate box cottages. Rockbourne is approx. 10 mins outside Fordingbridge.
A must visit for their famous award winning pork pies as seen on BBC2’s Remarkable Places! Crow Farm shop is near Ringwood and also has a cafe.
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Crow Farm Shop
169 Crow LnA must visit for their famous award winning pork pies as seen on BBC2’s Remarkable Places! Crow Farm shop is near Ringwood and also has a cafe.
A stunning setting looking out across the harbour to Mudeford Spit and absolutely gorgeous fine dining! At its best in lovely weather.
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The Jetty
95 MudefordA stunning setting looking out across the harbour to Mudeford Spit and absolutely gorgeous fine dining! At its best in lovely weather.
The original ‘Pig’ which lead the way for its sister ‘Pigs’. If you want to go for a meal somewhere really special then take a scenic drive from us over to Brockenhurst all through the New Forest to The Pig which was featured on BBC2’s Remarkable Places. The building, interior and gardens are beautiful so I’d advise arriving in daylight and have plenty of time there to relax. All the food on the menu is sourced from within 25 miles and the vegetables are grown in the walled kitchen garden.
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The Pig
B3055The original ‘Pig’ which lead the way for its sister ‘Pigs’. If you want to go for a meal somewhere really special then take a scenic drive from us over to Brockenhurst all through the New Forest to The Pig which was featured on BBC2’s Remarkable Places. The building, interior and gardens are beautiful so I’d advise arriving in daylight and have plenty of time there to relax. All the food on the menu is sourced from within 25 miles and the vegetables are grown in the walled kitchen garden.
Beautiful Hotel/restaurant in a beautiful spot on the coast. Worth going just for a drink and a lovely walk. Get the little car ferry from Sandbanks over to Studland which takes about 5 minutes.
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The Pig on the Beach
Manor RoadBeautiful Hotel/restaurant in a beautiful spot on the coast. Worth going just for a drink and a lovely walk. Get the little car ferry from Sandbanks over to Studland which takes about 5 minutes.
I know! Another local pub called The Royal Oak but this one is in Fritham. This tiny quirky little pub Featured on BBC2’s Remarkable places. The Royal Oak at Fritham is famous for its very minimal menu of serving different types of Ploughman’s but boy do they know how to do a Ploughman’s! From our place it’s a stunning bike ride deep through the heart of the New Forest along gravel tracks which take you through stunning enclosures. It would probably take an hour to an hour and a half if you ride straight there. If you stop and enjoy some of the peace and quiet and scenery then allow longer. But of course, you can also drive!
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The Royal Oak
Ringwood RoadI know! Another local pub called The Royal Oak but this one is in Fritham. This tiny quirky little pub Featured on BBC2’s Remarkable places. The Royal Oak at Fritham is famous for its very minimal menu of serving different types of Ploughman’s but boy do they know how to do a Ploughman’s! From our place it’s a stunning bike ride deep through the heart of the New Forest along gravel tracks which take you through stunning enclosures. It would probably take an hour to an hour and a half if you ride straight there. If you stop and enjoy some of the peace and quiet and scenery then allow longer. But of course, you can also drive!
The Railway Hotel used to be a pub called The Augustus John and has recently undergone a huge renovation by the new owner to transform it back to resemble what it was in a previous life - Fordingbridge’s railway station!
The Railway Hotel
116 Station RoadThe Railway Hotel used to be a pub called The Augustus John and has recently undergone a huge renovation by the new owner to transform it back to resemble what it was in a previous life - Fordingbridge’s railway station!
This photo of the interior of The Three Lions is out of date. It is under new ownership and has been completely refurbished and modernised (2021) and now has a lovely interior. A lovely place to go on a sunny day or evening to have a drink on the terrace and enjoy a meal.
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The Three Lions
Stuckton RoadThis photo of the interior of The Three Lions is out of date. It is under new ownership and has been completely refurbished and modernised (2021) and now has a lovely interior. A lovely place to go on a sunny day or evening to have a drink on the terrace and enjoy a meal.
We use this Indian when we want a takeaway because they will deliver and you can do it all online!
Indian Tree
14 Market PlWe use this Indian when we want a takeaway because they will deliver and you can do it all online!
Country Store and Shop
A local family took on this establishment in 2023 and it underwent a huge refurb and they created a great little convenience store. They also sell garden furniture, animal feed, plants grown next door and New Forest ice creams through a cute little serving hatch! You will find it right next door to The Potting Shed cafe in Hyde - a lovely 20-30 minute walk away across the common at the back of us (or 5 mins by car).
Hyde Country Stores
A local family took on this establishment in 2023 and it underwent a huge refurb and they created a great little convenience store. They also sell garden furniture, animal feed, plants grown next door and New Forest ice creams through a cute little serving hatch! You will find it right next door to The Potting Shed cafe in Hyde - a lovely 20-30 minute walk away across the common at the back of us (or 5 mins by car).
Aivly Country Store
Sightseeing
A bustly little market town. We really like Lymington. It has the best of both worlds - the new forest on the doorstep and a marina. From Lymington you can get a ferry (45 min crossing) over to the Isle of Wight.
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Lymington
A bustly little market town. We really like Lymington. It has the best of both worlds - the new forest on the doorstep and a marina. From Lymington you can get a ferry (45 min crossing) over to the Isle of Wight.
Lyndhurst
Park up at the Priory Car park ideally. From here you can walk through the grounds of the Priory into town. From the car park you can also head in the opposite direction and walk to Christchurch Quay where you can walk along the waters edge to the Captains Club Hotel for a drink and/or a meal. The Boathouse cafe/restaurant on the green at the quay is also good.
From Christchurch Quay you can also jump on a lovely little boat and be taken down river (approx. a 20 minute ride) to Mudeford Sandspit which is a lovely beach hut lined beach where you can chill for a few hours or walk to Hengitsbury Head or get another ferry (5mins) over to Mudeford Quay. (See details on Mudeford Quay and Hengitsbury Head). One of our favourite things to do. Especially when our boys were little!
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Christchurch
Park up at the Priory Car park ideally. From here you can walk through the grounds of the Priory into town. From the car park you can also head in the opposite direction and walk to Christchurch Quay where you can walk along the waters edge to the Captains Club Hotel for a drink and/or a meal. The Boathouse cafe/restaurant on the green at the quay is also good.
From Christchurch Quay you can also jump on a lovely little boat and be taken down river (approx. a 20 minute ride) to Mudeford Sandspit which is a lovely beach hut lined beach where you can chill for a few hours or walk to Hengitsbury Head or get another ferry (5mins) over to Mudeford Quay. (See details on Mudeford Quay and Hengitsbury Head). One of our favourite things to do. Especially when our boys were little!
One of my favourite places! After exploring the quay you can have a short stroll along Avon Beach to the ‘Noisy Lobster’ cafe. You could walk all the way along to Highcliffe Castle! Or from the quay jump on board the little foot ferry and take the 5 minute crossing over to Mudeford Sandspit which is a gorgeous sandy beach lined with lovely beach huts and there’s some quirky eating/drinking places over there too.
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Mudeford Quay
Mudeford QuayOne of my favourite places! After exploring the quay you can have a short stroll along Avon Beach to the ‘Noisy Lobster’ cafe. You could walk all the way along to Highcliffe Castle! Or from the quay jump on board the little foot ferry and take the 5 minute crossing over to Mudeford Sandspit which is a gorgeous sandy beach lined with lovely beach huts and there’s some quirky eating/drinking places over there too.
A must visit. Dogs welcome. One of our favourite days out. Now if you’ve read the details about Mudeford Quay then you know that you can get a ferry from there over to Mudeford Sandspit. Well, the Sandspit also connects up to Hengitsbury Head!! Alternatively you can do it the other way around and drive to Hengitsbury Head (approx a 30 min drive depending on traffic) where you’ll find a huge car park and The Hungry Hiker cafe. You can then get to the Mudeford Sandspit one of 4 ways:
1. Jump on the land train
2. Walk on the tarmac path under the trees along the waters edge (same route as land train)
3. Walk around to the Sandspit long Hengitsbury Head beach
4. Walk up and over the headland to the Sandspit
You can then also get the ferry from the Sandspit over to Mudeford Quay if you want to.
There is also a little ferry that goes from the same pontoon on the Sandspit and takes you to the town of Christchurch across the harbour and then up the river.
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Hengistbury Head
A must visit. Dogs welcome. One of our favourite days out. Now if you’ve read the details about Mudeford Quay then you know that you can get a ferry from there over to Mudeford Sandspit. Well, the Sandspit also connects up to Hengitsbury Head!! Alternatively you can do it the other way around and drive to Hengitsbury Head (approx a 30 min drive depending on traffic) where you’ll find a huge car park and The Hungry Hiker cafe. You can then get to the Mudeford Sandspit one of 4 ways:
1. Jump on the land train
2. Walk on the tarmac path under the trees along the waters edge (same route as land train)
3. Walk around to the Sandspit long Hengitsbury Head beach
4. Walk up and over the headland to the Sandspit
You can then also get the ferry from the Sandspit over to Mudeford Quay if you want to.
There is also a little ferry that goes from the same pontoon on the Sandspit and takes you to the town of Christchurch across the harbour and then up the river.
A lovely New Forest village with an Abbey and a beautiful walk along the waters edge and through woodland to Bucklers Hard. Also home of Beaulieu Motor Museum.
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Beaulieu
A lovely New Forest village with an Abbey and a beautiful walk along the waters edge and through woodland to Bucklers Hard. Also home of Beaulieu Motor Museum.
Burley
You can actually have a lovely beach walk to this castle if you park up at Avon Beach or Mudeford Quay.
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Highcliffe kastély
Rothesay DriveYou can actually have a lovely beach walk to this castle if you park up at Avon Beach or Mudeford Quay.
Salisbury
Wonderful medieval cathedral city just 25 minutes away.
Bath is a wonderful medieval city which is approx. 1 hour 15 minutes away by car.
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Bath
Bath is a wonderful medieval city which is approx. 1 hour 15 minutes away by car.
Winchester
Another wonderful city
The New Forest Tour buses run throughout the summer usually from the start of July until mid September. There are 3 routes (blue, red and green). If you a visiting us without your own transport, then the red route has stops within walking distance (20 minutes) from us. You can hop on and off wherever you feel and the red route includes:
Lyndhurst
Burley
Ringwood
Fordingbridge
Sandy Balls Holiday Park
New Forest Wildlife Park
For more details on this route and the other two please go to the website in the photograph.
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The New Forest Tour
Avenue RoadThe New Forest Tour buses run throughout the summer usually from the start of July until mid September. There are 3 routes (blue, red and green). If you a visiting us without your own transport, then the red route has stops within walking distance (20 minutes) from us. You can hop on and off wherever you feel and the red route includes:
Lyndhurst
Burley
Ringwood
Fordingbridge
Sandy Balls Holiday Park
New Forest Wildlife Park
For more details on this route and the other two please go to the website in the photograph.
Parks & Nature
Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve
Ellingham DroveGreat for bird life.
200 acres of spectacular gardens and peaceful woodland set against the back drop of the Beaulieu River.
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Exbury kertjei
200 acres of spectacular gardens and peaceful woodland set against the back drop of the Beaulieu River.
The Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, which starts at Whitefield Moor in Brockenhurst and finishes in Bolderwood, is a magical drive through woodland with some lovely walks and beautiful scenery along the way. Famous for its huge Redwood Trees.
Rhinefield Ornamental Dr, Brockenhurst, Egyesült Királyság
The Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, which starts at Whitefield Moor in Brockenhurst and finishes in Bolderwood, is a magical drive through woodland with some lovely walks and beautiful scenery along the way. Famous for its huge Redwood Trees.
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.
Pair this visit with a drive or walk along the Rhinefield Ornamental Drive (see listing above)
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Bolderwood szarvas szentély
Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental DriveSpotting 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.
Pair this visit with a drive or walk along the Rhinefield Ornamental Drive (see listing above)
Water sports
Wake boarding, paddle boarding, kayaking and an amazing inflatable Aqua Park. Loads of fun and just a 5 minute drive away off the A338 between Ringwood and Fordingbridge.
New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadShoreSports is a watersports school that uses the safe and shallow waters of Christchurch Harbour, operating from Mudeford Quay, Dorset. Learn to sail, windsurf, wingsurf, kayak or stand-up-paddleboard (SUP) with our qualified instructors. Join one of our popular tours up river, have lessons or simply hire equipment. Buoyancy aids and wetsuits provided with all activities.
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ShoreSports
ShoreSports is a watersports school that uses the safe and shallow waters of Christchurch Harbour, operating from Mudeford Quay, Dorset. Learn to sail, windsurf, wingsurf, kayak or stand-up-paddleboard (SUP) with our qualified instructors. Join one of our popular tours up river, have lessons or simply hire equipment. Buoyancy aids and wetsuits provided with all activities.
Activities
Lovely riding stables with access directly out onto the New Forest. About 5 minutes outside Fordingbridge.
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Arniss Equestrian
Lovely riding stables with access directly out onto the New Forest. About 5 minutes outside Fordingbridge.
New Forest Activities
We are the acclaimed hub for New Forest Cycle Sales, New Forest Cycle Hire, Cycle Accessory Sales and Cycle Repairs & Servicing. Our New Forest Cycle Shop and Hire Centre, based right in the middle of the traditional and unspoilt village of Burley, is conveniently located close to the huge network of our National Park’s trails with unlimited completely free parking nearby.
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Forest Leisure Cycling
Ringwood RoadWe are the acclaimed hub for New Forest Cycle Sales, New Forest Cycle Hire, Cycle Accessory Sales and Cycle Repairs & Servicing. Our New Forest Cycle Shop and Hire Centre, based right in the middle of the traditional and unspoilt village of Burley, is conveniently located close to the huge network of our National Park’s trails with unlimited completely free parking nearby.