Furzey Gardens is a secret woodland garden nestled deep in the New Forest. With a cosy thatched tea room, rare and unusual plants and over 40 fairy doors there is something for everyone. Every time you visit you are helping us to provide support and work experience for people with learning disabilities.
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New Forest Spirits Distillery Tour
Unit 12B, Forest Corner Farm, Hangersley, Ringwood BH24 3JW
Uncover behind-the-scenes of Head Distiller, Mark Williams, Wyrd Gin with a unique Distillery Tour experience in the New Forest. This tour gives you the opportunity to find out more about our unique recipes first-hand with the chance to taste our full range of gins, the perfect way to enjoy your time in the beautiful New Forest. Distillery tours run on Thursday, Friday and Saturday lasting approximately 90 minutes. Each ticket includes a gin and tonic or a soft drink to enjoy on arrival (or one to takeaway for the designated driver), plenty of samples to try and also a free Wyrd Gin glass to take home with you!
The deer viewing platform at Bolderwood is one of the best places in the New Forest to see a herd of deer. Fallow deer gather in the meadow for their daily feed between noon and 3pm, from April to September. Bolderwood is also a great spot for an afternoon walk, too.
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New Forest Heritage Centre
Main Car Park, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY
The New Forest Heritage Centre is situated in the heart of the New Forest and welcomes over 200,000 visitors every year. A free-entry museum, gallery and reference library situated in the heart of Lyndhurst, the New Forest Heritage Centre is dedicated to sharing the history of our wonderful National Park. As an independent museum, the New Forest Visitor Centre relies on the generosity of its users and visitors and welcomes support in helping to create a cultural hub for the New Forest.
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Cycle Hire with Woods Cyclery
56 High St, Lyndhurst SO43 7BG
Explore the many off-road, track cycle routes the New Forest has to offer with Woods Cyclery. With a variety of bikes for the different route options, including Adult Premium Suspension for £22, Electric Comfort Hybrid for £5 and Gravel Bike for £40, they are bound to have just the bike for you. All bikes are available for day hire, with part day hire available during off-peak seasons. If you are unsure which bike to hire, simply get in contact with the team and they will be able to advise you.
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Beaulieu National Motor Museum
Montagu Estate, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst SO42 7ZN
Beaulieu, one of South of England’s top family days out including National Motor Museum, Palace House and Gardens, Beaulieu Abbey and World of Top Gear. There are over 800 years of heritage to be seen, which has been in the ownership of the Montagu family for over four centuries.
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Rockbourne Roman Villa
Rockbourne Rd, Fordingbridge, SP6 3PG
Beaulieu featuring the world famous National Motor Museum, Palace House home of the Montagu family and Abbey Ruins containing an exhibition of monastic life. A unique 18th Century village where warships for Nelson’s Navy were built. Maritime museum, historic.
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New Forest Activities
Hazel Copse Farm, Beaulieu SO42 7WA
Find great things to do in The New Forest with New Forest Activities; think Canoeing, Kayaking, Archery, Battlezone, Bushcraft and Rope Courses. Activities and packages are suitable for individuals, couples, families and groups.
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New Forest Water Park
Ringwood Rd, Fordingbridge, SP6 2EY
New Forest Water Park is set in 50 acres of beautiful New Forest countryside. Activities include Wake Park, Aqua Park, Kayak/ SUP and open water swimming. A great day out for people of all ages.
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Paulton’s Park
Ower, Romsey SO51 6AL
Paultons is the UK’s number 1 family theme park rated on Google — located in Hampshire with over 70 exciting rides and attractions, set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New Forest National Park. Paulton’s Park is also home of the UK’s only Peppa Pig World with 9 fun Peppa-themed rides, great for an amazing day out with the kids. Enjoy roller coasters, thrill rides, family rides, indoor and outdoor play areas, water splash parks, entertainments and an astonishing collection of birds and animals at our amusement park.
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Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway
Exbury, Southampton, SO45 1AZ
Now more than 100 years old, Exbury Gardens is a spectacular collection of woodland, herbaceous, contemporary, formal and wildflower gardens. At over 200 acres, these impressive gardens (created and managed by the Rothschild family) border.