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Fir Tree Farm Equestrian Centre

Fir Tree has been established for over 35 years (License Number LN/199500159) and has produced some fantastic riders. We cater for all ages and abilities. We have been in this business a long time, and understand the needs of the individual, whether it be a two year old child that needs to incorpora

Dudmoor Farm Riding School

The nine hole Pay & Play Golf Course is laid out through an attractive area of natural wooded heathland. It is quite short at 1525 yards but comprises four par 4’s and five par 3’s. The green fee covers either 9 or 18 holes with most players choosing to go round twice. We believe it offers very

Coombe Stables is situated in the heart of the New Forest. Offering both private and group horse riding lessons with highly trained instructors, As well as groups and horse riding activities for both children and adults. Coombe Stables caters to total beginners up to experienced riders. Home to 12 l

Burley Villa Riding School

We offer English or Western saddle Riding Lessons for all standards in our Indoor or Outdoor Arenas throughout the year.

Burley Manor Riding Stables

Burley Manor combines old manor house charm with a contemporary eclectic twist. Built in 1852 by Colonel William Clement Drake Esdaile, it’s an architecturally stunning baronial-style manor house set within an eight-hundred-year-old estate and surrounded by rolling countryside and Burley Park – a re

Bagnum Livery Stables

We offer riding for all abilities from the age of 5years upwards. Maximum weight limit is 16 stone. Hacking, walkouts, lessons & pony club, BAGNUM EQUESTRIAN CENTRE ARE AN ESTABLISHED FAMILY BUSINESS BASED NEAR TO RINGWOOD PROVIDING NEW FOREST HORSE RIDING ALLOWING YOU TO SEE HAMPSHIRE AT ITS BE

Arniss Equestrian

Premier Equestrian Centre offering Horse Riding Lessons, Hacking & Livery in the outstanding beauty of the New Forest National Park We are a family run business situated in the village of Godshill on the edge of the New Forest National Park, just outside Fordingbridge. Jan Tupper welcomes you to

The Reptile Trail

At The New Forest Reptile Centre, near Lyndhurst, we help protect rare snakes and lizards and encourage the re-introduction of these animals across the country. There are special outdoor ‘pods’ at the Centre which provide a natural home to the sand lizard, smooth snake and adder. These reptiles can

Everyone is welcome here at Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre, from those wishing to improve their skiing or snowboarding skills, to the outright novice looking for their first lessons! You don’t even need to hit the slopes to have a great time, just relax in our Alpine Bistro and indulge in one of ou

Setley Ridge Vineyard

Setley Ridge Vineyard is a family run business, with Paul and his wife Hayley Girling growing the grapes in the vineyard and producing the wines. Set on the outskirts of Brockenhurst, we grow the grapes, make the wine and bottle all on site. In the late summer, early autumn we get together to pick t

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum

Sammy Miller MBE is a motorcycling legend. 11 times British Champion and winner of over 1400 events, with a racing career spanning more than 50 years! The Museum houses one of the finest collections of fully restored motorcycles in the world, including factory racers and exotic prototypes, with the

Ringwood Raceway

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

Paultons is the UK’s number 1 family theme park — 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. Paultons is also home of the UK's only Peppa Pig World with 9 fun Peppa-themed rides, great for

New Forest Wildlife Park

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

New Forest Cider

New Forest Cider and Farm Shop, serving traditional cider and apple juice made on the farm along with local products, jams, chutneys, local honey, gin, local beer and now fresh fruit & veg. Drive into Burley, one of the prettiest villages in the New Forest. Look for the cider barrel by the post

New Forest Water Park

Set in 50 acres of beautiful New Forest countryside and lakes, there’s something for everyone at the New Forest Water Park – whether you’re on holiday or just fancy a great day out. The New Forest Water Park has been a friendly, family-run business for more than 30 years and has become the New Fores

Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre

Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre is named after Liberty, our Alaskan Bald Eagle, one of the many birds of prey that we have on display at the Centre, which is located just outside Ringwood near the natural beauty of Hampshire's New Forest National Park, and close to the splendour of Dorset's

Moors Valley Country Park

Moors Valley is managed for people and wildlife; providing a space for play, recreation and education as well as a home for a wide range of plants and animals. Open all year round, the Rangers offer many services and activities for all to enjoy. 1000-acre Country Park with something for everyone. Ad

Longdown Activity Farm

There’s farmyard fun for the whole family at Longdown Activity Farm. Join in with a daily schedule of hands-on activities that include bottle-feeding kid goats and calves, the Animal Encounter Experience, and duck feeding (social distancing rules will apply). There are lots of friendly animals to me

Lepe Country Park

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Hurst Castle stands magnificently at the end of a long, narrow spit that extends 1.5 miles from Milford on Sea. The castle was built by Henry VIII as one of a chain of coastal fortresses and was completed in 1544. The Tudor fort at its heart still looks much as it did in the 16th century. It is one

Highcliffe Castle

The Castle is steeped in history and as you step inside you will be learn about its fascinating journey through time and how it has reached where it is today. Come and explore all that the Castle has to offer. Please book your admission tickets in advance. Highcliffe Castle is an important example o

Hanger Farm Arts Centre is a fantastic performance venue just outside the New Forest. An 18th century converted barn, it boasts a unique theatre space, bustling café and exhibition gallery. We have an exciting programme of events all year round, including music, comedy, theatre, film showings and ar

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