Articles & Guides
Stories, guides and practical tips for exploring the New Forest & the UK. 600 articles and counting.
4 Aug 2021
Setthorns Campsite
Cosy nooks and hidden pathways make up this site, which intertwines seamlessly with the surrounding woodlands. With 235 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, Setthorns campsite blends with the New Forest effortlessly. Trees and bushes separate pitches to create a completely private and tranqui
4 Aug 2021
Roundhill Campsite
An outstanding site sitting between Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst and Beaulieu, Roundhill campsite is the perfect example of New Forest camping. Stunning in itself with expansive open areas, a lake and sprinklings of ferns and trees, the picturesque Roundhill is finished with incredible forest surrounding
4 Aug 2021
Longbeech and Ocknell Campsite
Longbeech is a stunningly natural campsite. With no toilet or shower facilities, the emphasis is on nothing but nature. Beautiful open clearings, ancient beechwoods, abundant ferns and isolated spots where silence reigns and the famous New Forest ponies roam freely – this campsite is a camper’s drea
4 Aug 2021
Holmsley Campsite
Holmsley campsite occupies part of what used to be Holmsley Airfield in WWII - one of 12 New Forest wartime airfields and Advanced Landing Grounds. Now with a slightly different role, the site accommodates thousands of campers every year, offering them a beautiful and unique forest base for camping
4 Aug 2021
Harry's Field Campsite
Harry's Field is a family run campsite, right in the heart of the beautiful New Forest National Park. We feel our little campsite is special for three main reasons; 1) We are right slap-bang in the heart of the new forest, so no need to drive at all. Leave the car keys and walk/ride direct from your
4 Aug 2021
Hollands Wood Campsite
Hollands Wood is the perfect retreat for both mind and body. Celebrity broadcaster and environmental campaigner David Bellamy described this site as one of his 'Paradise parks'. Set amongst 22 hectares of beautiful oak woodland - the ideal backdrop for relaxation or an action-packed break - you can
4 Aug 2021
Denny Wood Matley Wood Campsites
Sitting in a perfectly secluded spot of the New Forest, England's largest ancient woodland, is Denny Wood campsite. A haven for nature lovers and a peaceful retreat for stress-ridden holidayers, Denny Wood absorbs life’s worries and replaces them with only the best feelings. Made up of open grasslan
4 Aug 2021
Ashurst Campsite
Ashurst campsite is a rich blend of the true forest camping experience alongside traditional open pitches. Dotted with ancient oaks, which become denser as you close in on the forest’s edge, it's a site where you can truly soak up the New Forest ambience and enjoy it's unique character along with th
4 Aug 2021
Aldridge Hill Campsite
Deep in the New Forest, this site has no toilets, electricity or shop. For those who know and love this beautiful location it is the unspoilt simplicity of the site that’s the attraction. The stream that runs alongside the site is a focal point- look out for free roaming ponies and cattle. On a clea
4 Aug 2021
Yew Tree Farm Livery Stables Ltd
4 Aug 2021
Warborne Farm Stables
Warborne Farm… 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. Farmstays The Long Barn & The Brick Barn each sleep 4-6
4 Aug 2021
The Fortune Centre Of Riding Therapy
Fortune College is a specialist college for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities aged 16-25. The college’s Further Education Through Horsemanship (FETH) Course offers an educational residential/day programme, working with horses, that prepares young people with learning disabi
4 Aug 2021
The Rockbourne Ride
For the last seventy years, the management of this farm has been split between running both an efficient and profitable business and also caring for the soils, landscape, wildlife, within the historical grounds of Iron Age, Celtic, and Roman settlements. We have planted forty acres of woodland and t
4 Aug 2021
Silver Horseshoe Riding Centre
Silver Horseshoe Stable is an equestrian facility owned and operated by the Crandley family. We specialize in both English and Western riding and offer lessons for both disciplines as well as boarding and summer camp.
4 Aug 2021
Norris & Sons
For over 130 years, the Norris family have been established as feed merchants and saddlers at the heart of the New Forest. The quality of our service reflects our heritage and reputation. Our customers appreciate the quality of our products, and our fast and friendly service.
4 Aug 2021
Newlands Farm Stud & Livery Yard
Newlands Farm offers over 155 acres of managed grazing for horses and ponies. Beautifully situated within the New Forest National Park, and less than 3 miles away from the market town of Ringwood. The farm has direct private New Forest access from the fields, so no need to ride on the roads at all.
4 Aug 2021
New Forest Equestrian Centre
4 Aug 2021
New Forest Riding and Watersports
Watersports If you love to get out on the water, then you may be surprised by just how many opportunities there are here in The New Forest. The New Forest is most commonly known for its fantastic walking and cycling routes, in our beautiful woodlands and open moors where wild ponies roam free. Howev
4 Aug 2021
Hern Gate Farm
Hern Gate Farm is idyllically situated in the north west corner of the New Forest National Park. The farm is entirely devoted to livery and the grazing of horses providing you with a completely dedicated service. We are proud of our reputation for providing a professional service whilst maintaining
4 Aug 2021
Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy
The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy (FCRT) is an Independent Specialist College and charity for young people with complex needs and a love of horses. The College offers an equine work-based curriculum that develops our student’s education, employability goals and independent living skills. This uni
4 Aug 2021
Forest Pines Riding Centre
4 Aug 2021
Forest Farm Carriage Driving Centre
4 Aug 2021
Forest Edge Riding Stables
FOREST EDGE STABLES LLC. We are a 10 acre farm with DIRECT ACCESS TO WHARTON STATE FOREST a trail riders dream! This farm is located and designed to cater to the trail rider. These trails are beautiful here; direct access has you in the woods immediately. Our trainer has over 30 years of experience
3 Aug 2021
Ford Cottage Stables
Ford Farm offers private and group lessons for all abilities and ages. We offer Forest hacking in small groups for experienced riders, and for beginners we offer half hr led rides. Private forest hacks are available by prior arrangement. We offer lessons for all ages and abilities with one of our te