Getting To The New Forest & Navigating Your Way Around It...

Because of it’s status as a National Park, there are no airports or railway stations to take you to the most picturesque areas of the Forest, though you can find regular bus services from neighbouring Southampton and Bournemouth. And because of it’s appeal as a holiday destination it’s possible to get on a one-day coach-tour from most major English cities.

If you do wish to go by rail, the best place is Brockenhurst, and there are trains that go to this location from London, Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.

A ferry service also operates from Southampton to Hythe. Alternatively, a ferry service also operates between Lymington and the Isle of Wight.

If you’re coming by car, the M27 deposits you into Cadham (very near the famous Rufus Stone). Indeed, travel by car remains the optimum way of seeing the nooks and crannies of the forest – the many hidden paths, walkways and sights that you may well miss on a one day coach tour. Alternatively, you can also use a cycle if this takes your fancy or even hitch a ride on a horse, with places such as the Burley Villa School of Riding where it’s possible to “hire” a horse for a ride – even if you’re a total newbie.

You can hire a cycle in the New Forest from places such as  AA Bike Hire, Forest Leisure Cycling and Country Lanes.

Wherever you’re coming from, step into Lyndhurst where the official tourists information centre of the New Forest is available. Nearby, there are some charming tea-shops and a pleasant pub where you can browse through the various leaflets and information you pickup from the TIC.

Aside from the free literature and advice available in the New Forest Tourist Information Centre, you can also pick-up a map, accommodation guides and other literature about the New Forest Hampshire and surrounding places of interest for the tourist.

An Introduction To The New Forest

A Brief History Of The New Forest

Interesting Facts About The New Forest

Getting To The New Forest & Travelling Around 

Places & Towns To See In The New Forest:

Lyndhurst

Ringwood & Burley

Beaulieu & Neighbouring Places

Lymington & New Milton

Day Trips From The New Forest