Sarah's Guidebook
Activities
Great place to visit for all ages. Walks, bike hire and trails.
Go ape Segway and high ropes courses.
If parking is busy, you can park at Potterne Park in Verwood and walk or cycle in on the trailway. 10 minutes drive.
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Công viên và rừng Moors Valley
Horton RoadGreat place to visit for all ages. Walks, bike hire and trails.
Go ape Segway and high ropes courses.
If parking is busy, you can park at Potterne Park in Verwood and walk or cycle in on the trailway. 10 minutes drive.
If you have small children, this place will need no introduction! Over 70 rides and attractions for all ages. Plenty of free parking.
Tickets must be pre booked online. Open weekends only in the winter months. Rides are included in the entry price. Take a picnic to reduce costs as plenty of places to sit and eat. 20 minutes drive.
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Paultons Park Nhà của Peppa Pig World
If you have small children, this place will need no introduction! Over 70 rides and attractions for all ages. Plenty of free parking.
Tickets must be pre booked online. Open weekends only in the winter months. Rides are included in the entry price. Take a picnic to reduce costs as plenty of places to sit and eat. 20 minutes drive.
Great quayside to visit and spend a little time crabbing. Wrap up warm as often breezy here!
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Mudeford Quay
Mudeford QuayGreat quayside to visit and spend a little time crabbing. Wrap up warm as often breezy here!
This is a great pleasure to visit if you enjoy playing in water. Large range of inflatables to suit different ages. Cable Wake boarding for the more athletic. Great cafe and food/coffee van.
Watch out for wasps though. They seem to like it there.
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New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadThis is a great pleasure to visit if you enjoy playing in water. Large range of inflatables to suit different ages. Cable Wake boarding for the more athletic. Great cafe and food/coffee van.
Watch out for wasps though. They seem to like it there.
Iford Golf Centre
Riverside AvenueDinosaur crazy golf, driving range and Football golf as well as traditional golf.
If you fancy a ski lesson on a dry slope or trying Ringoing or Ski Bobs - this is the place to go! Great fun and they also have a bar and diner.
The Alpine Adventure Park is worth a visit on its own for families with children under 10. Even better, combine it with a spot of Ringoing to ensure your little ones sleep well!
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Trung tâm Hoạt động Alpine Snowtrax & Cửa hàng Thể thao Tuyết
Matchams LaneIf you fancy a ski lesson on a dry slope or trying Ringoing or Ski Bobs - this is the place to go! Great fun and they also have a bar and diner.
The Alpine Adventure Park is worth a visit on its own for families with children under 10. Even better, combine it with a spot of Ringoing to ensure your little ones sleep well!
Very local bike hire. Great base to go off on many cycle trails throughout the forest. Very friendly people
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Forest Leisure Cycling
Ringwood RoadVery local bike hire. Great base to go off on many cycle trails throughout the forest. Very friendly people
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 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.
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Khu bảo tồn hươu Bolderwood
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.
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 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.
The gardens and steam train are now open daily until 29th October 2023.
Opening times are 10am to 5.30pm (last admission at 4.30pm)
Customer notices w/c 7th May 2023
We are fully open on Saturday and throughout the Bank Holiday weekend
Azaleas and rhododendrons are flowering beautifully throughout the gardens
Our electric car charging points are now fully operational
At Exbury Gardens there is a commitment to the encouragement of wildlife and a belief in a light touch so that natural environments can thrive.
From spring to summer the bluebells, primroses, daffodils, and wildflowers including the green winged orchid – entice butterflies, bumble bees and many other insects.
From midsummer to autumn the herbaceous borders become the focus of a buzzing frenzy while damselflies and dragonflies hover around the ponds.
The song thrush, goldcrest, fire crest, spotted woodpeckers and goshawks are regular visitors and a family of ravens can be heard ‘cronking’ in the early evening.
On the river margin teal, curlew, lapwing and even occasionally an otter can be spotted. Badgers, foxes and deer are residents of the undergrowth while bats and owls bring the night skies alive.
Of course, Wild Exbury doesn’t just refer to the outstanding nature of this wonderful garden. It is also a reference to somewhere which allows a level of relaxation for all the family not always possible in more formal environments. We have a playground, a log trail and meandering woodland paths for a truly immersive experience for all.
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Vườn Exbury
The gardens and steam train are now open daily until 29th October 2023.
Opening times are 10am to 5.30pm (last admission at 4.30pm)
Customer notices w/c 7th May 2023
We are fully open on Saturday and throughout the Bank Holiday weekend
Azaleas and rhododendrons are flowering beautifully throughout the gardens
Our electric car charging points are now fully operational
At Exbury Gardens there is a commitment to the encouragement of wildlife and a belief in a light touch so that natural environments can thrive.
From spring to summer the bluebells, primroses, daffodils, and wildflowers including the green winged orchid – entice butterflies, bumble bees and many other insects.
From midsummer to autumn the herbaceous borders become the focus of a buzzing frenzy while damselflies and dragonflies hover around the ponds.
The song thrush, goldcrest, fire crest, spotted woodpeckers and goshawks are regular visitors and a family of ravens can be heard ‘cronking’ in the early evening.
On the river margin teal, curlew, lapwing and even occasionally an otter can be spotted. Badgers, foxes and deer are residents of the undergrowth while bats and owls bring the night skies alive.
Of course, Wild Exbury doesn’t just refer to the outstanding nature of this wonderful garden. It is also a reference to somewhere which allows a level of relaxation for all the family not always possible in more formal environments. We have a playground, a log trail and meandering woodland paths for a truly immersive experience for all.
A 25 minute drive us is Tower Park. Home to Splashdown with its many water slides. To suit all braveness levels....
Many restaurants and a cinema too. Good location for a rainy day.
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Splashdown
Tower ParkA 25 minute drive us is Tower Park. Home to Splashdown with its many water slides. To suit all braveness levels....
Many restaurants and a cinema too. Good location for a rainy day.
Food Scene
We've had lots of lovely Sunday lunches here. Part of the eating area is dog friendly. Food is great, with good size portions.
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The White Buck
Bisterne CloseWe've had lots of lovely Sunday lunches here. Part of the eating area is dog friendly. Food is great, with good size portions.
Great Riverside pub with seating right next to the river. Varied local menu. Interesting items for sale in the pub. Lovely park on the other side of the river.
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The George
14 Bridge StGreat Riverside pub with seating right next to the river. Varied local menu. Interesting items for sale in the pub. Lovely park on the other side of the river.
Local pub in the forest. Interesting history to the pub. Good food and lovely play garden for children.
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The Alice Lisle
Rockford GreenLocal pub in the forest. Interesting history to the pub. Good food and lovely play garden for children.
Fabulous place recently featured on BBC2. Wonderful 25 mile menu. Beautiful gardens in the heart of the forest. We've had many great meals here
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The Pig
B3055Fabulous place recently featured on BBC2. Wonderful 25 mile menu. Beautiful gardens in the heart of the forest. We've had many great meals here
Charming pub on the road to Christchurch. Restaurant quality food and lovely children's play area. We've enjoyed lots of meals here. Great Sunday Roasts.
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The New Queen Inn
Ringwood RoadCharming pub on the road to Christchurch. Restaurant quality food and lovely children's play area. We've enjoyed lots of meals here. Great Sunday Roasts.
The Fisherman's Haunt
Salisbury RoadA little further on from the New Queen is this great little pub.
This is another lovely pub in the heart of the forest. Great place to eat after a lovely long hike through the forest.
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The Royal Oak
Ringwood RoadThis is another lovely pub in the heart of the forest. Great place to eat after a lovely long hike through the forest.
After a visit to Furzey Gardens, this is a fantastic place to eat. Really good pub food.
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The Trusty Servant
2 Compton CottagesAfter a visit to Furzey Gardens, this is a fantastic place to eat. Really good pub food.
If you have a special occasion, this is the perfect place to choose for your celebration. From fine dining to afternoon tea, everything is done in style here
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Lime Wood
Beaulieu RoadIf you have a special occasion, this is the perfect place to choose for your celebration. From fine dining to afternoon tea, everything is done in style here
We've not eaten in here as a restaurant but we've had many great takeaways from here.
The Curry Garden Restaurant
10 High StreetWe've not eaten in here as a restaurant but we've had many great takeaways from here.
Chinatown
44 Southampton RoadThis is our favourite Chinese takeaway.
We've had lots of lovely meals both in the restaurant and takeaways. Indian Tree also deliver to The Barn.
Indian Tree
14 Market PlWe've had lots of lovely meals both in the restaurant and takeaways. Indian Tree also deliver to The Barn.
Local delicious ice cream available at local suppliers or can be delivered to The Barn
Forest Edge Gelato
Round HillLocal delicious ice cream available at local suppliers or can be delivered to The Barn
Gurkha Asian Fusion
Great restaurant with lots of choice. Nearby free parking.
Supermarkets
Two miles down the road and plenty of free parking. Situated in The Furlong which has plenty of other interesting shops to visit.
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Waitrose & Partners Ringwood
The FurlongTwo miles down the road and plenty of free parking. Situated in The Furlong which has plenty of other interesting shops to visit.
Quite large Sainsbury's situated in Ringwood just two miles down the road. Large car park and easy access to Ringwood High Street
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Sainsbury's
24 Meeting House LnQuite large Sainsbury's situated in Ringwood just two miles down the road. Large car park and easy access to Ringwood High Street
M&S Foodhall
Ringwood RoadA little further away is this M&S Foodhall. Approximately 15 minutes drive.
Cafés
Cute cafe that serves really good breakfasts. Great for lunchtime visits too. Several floors of seating plus outside dining too.
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Boston Tea Party
15 The FurlongCute cafe that serves really good breakfasts. Great for lunchtime visits too. Several floors of seating plus outside dining too.
Shopping
Quaint shopping centre with free car park. Some interesting shops, Waitrose and easy access to Ringwood High Street.
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The Furlong Shopping Centre
The FurlongQuaint shopping centre with free car park. Some interesting shops, Waitrose and easy access to Ringwood High Street.
Large shopping centre over three floors. Many shops and eateries. Entertainment area with cinema and bowling. Approximately 20-25 minutes drive away.
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West Quay Shopping Centre
Large shopping centre over three floors. Many shops and eateries. Entertainment area with cinema and bowling. Approximately 20-25 minutes drive away.
Plenty of free parking and every shop you can think of.
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Castlepoint Shopping Park
Castle Lane WestPlenty of free parking and every shop you can think of.
Sightseeing
Beautiful secret gardens in the heart of the forest. Have something to eat in the tea rooms or combine with a visit to the Trusty Servant. 10 minutes drive.
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Vườn Furzey
School LaneBeautiful secret gardens in the heart of the forest. Have something to eat in the tea rooms or combine with a visit to the Trusty Servant. 10 minutes drive.
Lovely place to take a walk. Plenty of free car parking and a stream to walk alongside or paddle in. There is sometimes an ice cream van in the car park.
Linford Bottom
Lovely place to take a walk. Plenty of free car parking and a stream to walk alongside or paddle in. There is sometimes an ice cream van in the car park.
Beautiful National Trust house and gardens. Visit when the snowdrops or bluebells are blooming. About 20 minutes drive.
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Kingston Lacy
Beautiful National Trust house and gardens. Visit when the snowdrops or bluebells are blooming. About 20 minutes drive.
Fabulous headland. Great for kite flying. Take the land train to or from Mudeford.
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Hengistbury Head
Fabulous headland. Great for kite flying. Take the land train to or from Mudeford.
Historic castle to visit in a pretty little town. Lots of local interesting history. Fantastic photo opportunities for the keen photographer. Can either be reached by driving to Sandbanks and taking the chain ferry across to The Purbecks or can also be reached by driving round the headland. Approximately 45 minutes drive depending on traffic and time of year.
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Corfe Castle
Historic castle to visit in a pretty little town. Lots of local interesting history. Fantastic photo opportunities for the keen photographer. Can either be reached by driving to Sandbanks and taking the chain ferry across to The Purbecks or can also be reached by driving round the headland. Approximately 45 minutes drive depending on traffic and time of year.
Tyneham is a ghost village now , it used to be a civil parish. During WW11 the villagers were asked to leave their homes. They were told they would be able to return once the war was over. It was needed for military training during the war. Once the war was over the villagers were not allowed to return. The houses , school and church are still there but in ruins, this is well worth a visit if you like history.
Dog friendly
Picnic places
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Làng Tyneham
Tyneham is a ghost village now , it used to be a civil parish. During WW11 the villagers were asked to leave their homes. They were told they would be able to return once the war was over. It was needed for military training during the war. Once the war was over the villagers were not allowed to return. The houses , school and church are still there but in ruins, this is well worth a visit if you like history.
Dog friendly
Picnic places
In an idyllic New Forest setting, overlooking the picturesque Beaulieu River millpond, Palace House was remodeled and extended during the 1800s and is now a fine example of a Victorian country house. Inside, its ecclesiastical heritage sets the grand gothic tone for a home bristling with character and adorned with family treasures, portraits, and memorabilia.
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Palace House
In an idyllic New Forest setting, overlooking the picturesque Beaulieu River millpond, Palace House was remodeled and extended during the 1800s and is now a fine example of a Victorian country house. Inside, its ecclesiastical heritage sets the grand gothic tone for a home bristling with character and adorned with family treasures, portraits, and memorabilia.
Prettiest road in the New Forest. Many magnificent specimens of trees including giant redwoods. Well worth a detour to drive along or stop for a wander through the trees.
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Rhinefield Ornamental Drive
Rhinefield Ornamental DrivePrettiest road in the New Forest. Many magnificent specimens of trees including giant redwoods. Well worth a detour to drive along or stop for a wander through the trees.
The views from the leisurely ferry ride to Hurst Castle is a highlight for many visitors as you meander down the Keyhaven River, home to much wildlife.
Here you can spot a large number of waders, wildfowl and other birds as the Keyhaven marshes are home to a wide range of habitat, including grassland, scrub, saltmarsh, shingle, fresh and saltwater and reed beds.
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Hurst Castle Ferries
Keyhaven RoadThe views from the leisurely ferry ride to Hurst Castle is a highlight for many visitors as you meander down the Keyhaven River, home to much wildlife.
Here you can spot a large number of waders, wildfowl and other birds as the Keyhaven marshes are home to a wide range of habitat, including grassland, scrub, saltmarsh, shingle, fresh and saltwater and reed beds.
English Heritage site.
A visit to Hurst Castle is one of the best days out in the New Forest with plenty of open space for children to explore and fantastic views of the Isle of Wight. It is a must for visitors to this area.
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Lâu đài Hurst
English Heritage site.
A visit to Hurst Castle is one of the best days out in the New Forest with plenty of open space for children to explore and fantastic views of the Isle of Wight. It is a must for visitors to this area.
Farm Shops
Fabulous farm shop with butchers, bakers, fresh produce, home made plus etc. plus a cute cafe. Recently featured on BBC
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Crow Farm Shop
169 Crow LnFabulous farm shop with butchers, bakers, fresh produce, home made plus etc. plus a cute cafe. Recently featured on BBC
Great little farm shop with fabulous cafe attached. Well worth a visit if in the area.
Hyde Farm and Garden Shop
Great little farm shop with fabulous cafe attached. Well worth a visit if in the area.
The Moody Cow Farm Shop opened on the 12th Nov specializing in Homemade, New Forest & Seasonal Local produce. Cafe on site.
Moody Cow Farm Shop
Salisbury RoadThe Moody Cow Farm Shop opened on the 12th Nov specializing in Homemade, New Forest & Seasonal Local produce. Cafe on site.