Local Attractions & Activities
Beaulieu - National Motor Museum
Beaulieu offers a classic day out for all the family. Visit Beaulieu Abbey, The Palace House and Gardens on the Beaulieu River, or Lord Montagu's National Motor Museum.
Open every day throughout the year. Tel: 01590 612345
www.beaulieu.co.uk
Breamore House
An Elizabethan manor house located close to Fordingbridge.
Visitors are taken back in time to a self-sufficient community.
Open Easter to September with varying opening times. Tel: 01725 512233/512468
www.breamorehouse.com
Bucklers Hard
Set on the banks of the Beaulieu River, this historic village is where ships for Nelson's fleet were built in the 18th Century, and visitors can see life at the time recreated in a museum.
Open daily til late. Tel: 01590 616203
www.bucklershard.co.uk
Burley Wagonette Rides
Daily horse drawn wagon rides, from the centre of Burley, from 20 minutes to 1.5 hours. Booking is recommended whether you're an individual visitor or a group.
Open Easter to October - weather permitting. Tel: 07786 371843
www.wagonrides.co.uk
Exbury Gardens
Extensive landscaped woodland gardens overlooking Beaulieu River. At their most impressive in the Spring and Autumn, the gardens are home to wonderful varieties of trees and can be seen at close hand on one of the seasonal trails and walks. Tel: 023 8089 1203
www.exbury.co.uk
Forest Arts Centre
A thriving theatre and community arts centre in New Milton, bringing professional touring theatre, exhibitions, literature, music, dance and comedy to the New Forest. The centre also offers a range of arts related workshops suitable for all ages. Tel: 01425 619983
www.forest-arts.co.uk
Hurst Castle
A fortress since Tudor times, and once the prison of Charles I, the castle is now a beautiful tourist attraction. Tea Rooms are available inside and a ferry operates, between Keyhaven Quay and the castle, on the hour from 10am each day.
Open daily from Easter until October. Tel: 01590 642500/642344
www.hurstcastle.co.uk
Hythe Ferry
Take a cruise across Southampton Waterfront and enjoy the New Forest waterside. Ride on the world's oldest Pier Train and take boat trips that allow you to see visiting ocean super liners and Waterfront events. Tel: 023 8081 2464
www.hytheferry.co.uk
Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre
Liberty's is home to a large collection of birds of prey and reptiles. The centre gives daily displays of raptors at 11am and 2pm, and reptiles at 12.30pm and 3pm. Tel: 01425 476487
www.libertyscentre.co.uk
Local Markets Days
Regular weekly markets are held across the region: Ringwood - Wednesday; New Milton - Wednesday; Lymington - Saturday; Christchurch - Monday
Longdown Dairy Farm
An opportunity for visitors to get close to farm animals, watch the afternoon milking from their viewing gallery, and learn about modern farming methods. Extensive facilities available. 023 8029 3326
www.longdownfarm.co.uk
Marwell Zoo
One very BIG and very WILD adventure! The large zoological park is owned by a charity, the Marwell Preservaton Trust, and is home to over 200 rare and endangered species of animals.
Open daily from 10am. Tel: 01962 777407
www.marwell.org.uk
Monkey World
The Ape Rescue Centre assists foreign governments to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild. The Centre then rehabilitates them and any primates who have suffered abuse.
Open every day. Tel: 01929 462537
www.monkeyworld.org
New Forest Water Park
Fun for all the family! The Park offers waterskiing, jetskiing, wakeboarding, and inflatable banana and tyre rides. There is also a clubhouse overlooking the lake providing a bar, food, and shower facilities.
Open from Easter to November. Tel: 01425 656868
www.newforestwaterpark.co.uk
Paultons Park
The South's Family Leisure Park, offering rides and museums, as well as gardens and exotic birds to see. Over 40 attractions included in the price of a ticket.
Open Mid-March to the end of October - from 10am; and weekends only in November and December. - Tel: 023 8081 4442
www.paultonspark.co.uk
