Local Attractions

Beaulieu Motor Museum

Enjoy the world famous motor museum, Palace House home of the Montagu family, Historic Beaulieu Abbey and the World of Top Gear and James Bond Exhibition.

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Bucklers Hard

18th Century Maritime village, situated on the Beaulieu River. It has a stunning marina and plenty to see in the village.

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Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Visit the famous Rothschild collection of Rhododendrons, azaleas, Camellias, rare trees and plants. Set in over 200 acres of ground. Also you can enjoy a relaxing journey on the steam train.

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Lyndhurst

This town is often thought of as the capital of the New Forest. It has an assortment of shops including gift and antique as well as several tea rooms and places to eat. The New Forest museum and visitors centre are also located in the heart of Lyndhurst, here you will discover everything you need to know to help you enjoy your trip to the forest.

Lymington

Lymington is situated on The Coast of the New Forest. Lymington with its historical reputation for smugglers is now a haven for yachting enthusiasts. It has a marina and many boutique shops, as well as several sailing clothes stores. Every Saturday there is a vibrant market selling wares from vegetables to antiques. You can take a ferry to the Isle of Wight (30 mins) from Lymington or cruise the Solent from the Quay.

New Forest Cider

A family small holding in the pretty village of Burley, where they have revived the old fashioned craft of cider making, using apples gathered from traditional cider orchards.

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New Forest Tour

Take an open top bus tour to explore the New Forest. You pass through countryside, coast line, and historic villages. You can hop on and off where you like and catch another bus later, or switch between tours.

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Southampton

This is the largest City in Hampshire and closest to the New Forest. It has an international airport and international passenger cruise terminal. Whether your interest is maritime, archaeology, historic monuments - the medieval city walls are some of the finest in Britain, Southampton has something for you. Southampton also offers fabulous shopping with Westgate, Marlands and Bargate shopping centresand also home to two universities.

Portsmouth Historic Dock yard

Is home to HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, The Mary Rose Museum and National Museum of the Royal Navy.

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Cycle Hire in The New Forest

Woodlands Lodge Hotel can arrange bicycles to be hired and delivered to the Hotel and also arrange storage if you decide to bring your own bicycle.

Forest Leisure Cycling, Burley, New Forest | Cycle Experience, Brockenhurst, New Forest

Walking

Either take a picnic and walk out of the Hotel (Maps available in the reception) or you can explore the places you may never find on your own with a guided walk.

Water sports

The coast and inland waterways are only 20 minutes drive away from the Woodlands Lodge Hotel, so it makes an ideal base for watersports, such as Sailing, Windsurfing and Canoeing.

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Horse riding

Is one of the best ways to experience the forests natural beauty.

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Golf

The New Forest Golf & Country Club is one of the oldest in Hampshire, as well as one of the most scenic, located just outside Lyndhurst it is the perfect course for a New Forest visitor.

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Paultons Park

A family theme park with over 50 attractions, including the very popular Peppa Pig World!

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New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park

The wildlife park is set in 25 acres of stunning woodland within the National Park.

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Longdown Activity Farm

A great family day out, where you even get to feed and cuddle some of the animals. There are farm yard buildings to explore and loads of fabulous indoor and outdoor soft play areas.

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