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We think there has been a dwelling on the site of the Gun Inn since the 1600’s, but the earliest tangible reference is from the Churchwardens accounts of 1783 when it is referred to as ‘The House at the sign of the Gun’. By 1790 it is simply named ‘The Gun’. Various other sources mention ‘The Pot Ho

The Fleur De Lys

The Fleur de Lys resides in the beautiful village of Pilley just outside Lymington. Serving superb food, local ales, wines and spirits, the Fleur-de-Lys first pint being served can be traced back to 1096 and has a list of landlords beginning in 1498. This makes her the New Forests oldest Pub. As wel

Zizzi Restaurant

Enjoy good times, great food and big pizza. Find your local Zizzi in the drop down to see what’s happening in your area.

Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve is the perfect place to start exploring Dorset’s Jurassic coast. Acres of wildflower meadows, sea cliffs, woodland, superb coastal walking and spectacular views await you, not to mention the Victorian Castle. Durlston is a very special area of coast and

The Alice Lisle Inn

Nestled at the heart of the New Forest, The Alice Lisle is a rural haven that boasts a truly gorgeous location with food to match. Inspired by our surroundings, our award-winning chefs produce locally-sourced dishes perfectly accompanied by our wide range of refreshments. Inspired by our surrounding

The Rose & Crown

Located just 10 minutes drive from the town of Alton, The Rose & Crown is a family-friendly pub in the village of Upper Farringdon, set in the picturesque Hampshire countryside in an area abundant with history. It is believed that the pub was originally built as an ale house in 1810 by Edward Kn

A family run Italian restaurant set deep in the heart of the New Forest. Situated in the small town of Brockenhurst in the old train cargo transfer building. Serving all kinds of Italian cuisine meat, fish, pasta, salads and traditionally cooked pizza's in the wood fired oven. We also have an impres

Blaireau's Bistro

Quirky, eccentric and with plenty of ooh la la, Le Blaireau is an authentic French restaurant in Brockenhurst. If you are in search of authentic French cuisine and a restaurant with a little ooh la la, Le Blaireau bar and bistro in Brockenhrust is sure to do the trick. With its quirky interior inspi

The Royal Oak at Hilltop Beaulieu dates back to 1848, starting out as a quaint tearoom and accommodation for cyclists. Being situated just on the outskirts of the beautiful village of Beaulieu the location is ideal for walkers, cyclists, dog walkers and horse riders. The pub was totally refurbished

The House Martin

Located in New Milton, on the edge of the New Forest, the House Martin is a perfect example of a friendly, quality English village pub that we all know and love. Steeped in history it still has a lot of its original features like the traditional oak beans, open fires and flagstone floors as well as

Rivaaz Indian Restaurant

Welcome to Rivaaz – Award winning Indian dining in the heart of the New Forest. Established in 2007 by young and passionate restaurateur Shah Malek, Rivaaz has firmly become the premier dining destination for Indian food lovers on the south coast of England having won the coveted TripAdvisor Certifi

At Southview Holiday Park, the activities are limitless. From the swimming pool and waterslide to the fishing lakes and nine-hole golf course, it’s the perfect destination for a family holiday. Enjoy the lovely views of the surrounding parkland, or take the 10-minute drive to Skegness’ award-winning

Little Hayes Guest House is consistently rated as one of the best B&Bs in the New Forest, according to independent traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and we are really very proud to say that we’ve also been awarded the Certificate of excellence for the fifth year in a row. Little Hayes Guest Hous

Come away from the hustle and bustle of the everyday and discover the tranquil magic of Somerley Estate – a unique country-house wedding and events venue on the Hampshire/Dorset border. Spot deer and pheasants in our acres of rolling parkland; dine amid the glow of candles surrounded by hundreds of

Red Shoot Camping Park

If you’re looking for a family friendly camping holiday in a beautiful part of The New Forest, then a stay with us at the Red Shoot Camping Park is exactly what you’ve been searching for. As a family ourselves, we’ve been developing this park for over half a century and think we are well placed in e

The Original White Hart

A warm welcome is waiting for you at The Original White Hart—a delightful old-world-style inn located in the centre of the market town of Ringwood. Our 15 en-suite bedrooms have been beautifully refurbished to create a modern hotel within. In the body of the pub you’ll find our cosy bar and restaura

The Old Cottage

A WELL ESTABLISHED FAMILY RUN RESTAURANT IN THE MARKET TOWN OF RINGWOOD. Come to us for fresh fish, game in season and a variety of meat and vegetarian dishes, freshly prepared and cooked by owner/chef Paul and his team.

Oakhill Farm , situated between the villages of Twywell and Woodford in Northamptonshire, we are working hard towards setting up a community based micro farm; providing quality, free-range produce for the local area, using sustainable and high-welfare methods. Helping to preserve and raise awareness

High Corner Inn

The High Corner is a charming 17th-century country pub and inn, located in the heart of the New Forest, near Ringwood. We have 7 traditionally decorated ensuite rooms, offering the perfect base for exploring the New Forest and surrounding countryside, or enjoying a weekend getaway or staycation. On

Glen Avon Bed & Breakfast

The Amberwood public house is an old coaching inn, just off the A35, near Christchurch in Dorset, and close to the New Forest, and to award winning Highcliffe and Christchurch beaches. Dog and family friendly we pride ourselves on being part of the local community. We have great links to local busin

Shamba Holiday Park

Ideally situated to explore Hampshire and Dorset, Shamba Holidays offers touring and camping facilities in pleasant countryside close to the New Forest and Bournemouth with its fine beaches and proximity to the beautiful Dorset Jurassic coast. Shamba Holidays is a seven-acre level park conveniently

Little Paddock caravan park is situated on the beautiful North Wales coast midway between Towyn and Rhyl. A smaller site superbly located to many attractions and yet offering a peaceful and quiet lifestyle with rural views over farmed landscape towards the vale of Clwyd and Hiraethog mountains. Nest

Steve & Caroline Caravans Hoburne Bashley Park

We are a small family run business and have been renting our caravans on Hoburne Bashley for the 22 years. We have a range of lovely different types of caravans for hire some are more child friendly then others, please ask. We also have 2 pet friendly caravans all with sundecks. This holiday park is

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