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Stonehenge

Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (UK)

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Landscape view of the Stonehenge on a sunny day with blue skies

Britain’s most famous historic site, this iconic stone circle dating back to 2,500 BC offers a unique glimpse into the lives of our Neolithic ancestors.

Adult price: £22

Best for ages 4+

National Motor Museum

Beaulieu, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

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National Motor Museum

A world-famous motoring museum, boasting the biggest collection of vintage and contemporary cars in the country, alongside iconic vehicles from film and TV.

Adult price: £26

Best for ages 4+

New Forest’s best food & drink

Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

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Chilli pepper apple jam with herbs. Top view.

Home to dozens of specialist food producers, the New Forest is an under-the-radar gastro gem, offering everything from hand-made chocolates to cider, cured meats and cheeses.

Best for ages 13+

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Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (UK)

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Exterior of the cathedral on sunny day

One of the UK’s most beautiful cathedrals – an outstanding example of Gothic architecture with the UK’s highest spire – and famously home to one of the four Magna Cartas.

Adult price: £9

Best for ages 8+

Cycling in the New Forest

Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

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Cycling in the New Forest

Superb cycling all year round for all ages and abilities, in a towering ancient forest criss-crossed with cycling tracks.

Best for ages 4+

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Walking in the New Forest

Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

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Walking in the New Forest

Easy and accessible walking trails through wondrous deciduous forest and postcard-perfect villages.

Best for ages 4+

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Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Exbury, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Pond with reflection of Azalea bushes trees in background

Owned by the Rothschild family, this glorious 200-acre garden is home to a world-famous collection of azaleas and rhododenrons, and has its own steam railway.

Adult price: £15

Best for ages 4+

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Foraging in the New Forest

Ringwood, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Foraging in the New Forest

Wild Food offer these excellent 3- to 4-hour foraging courses in the Forest, collecting wild herbs, mushrooms, fruit and other vegetables. Tours on Friday-Sunday depart from the Red Shoot Inn.

Adult price: £70

Best for ages 13+

Duration: 3-4 hours

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Walk over Hengistbury Head

Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom (UK)

Walk over Hengistbury Head

A superb 2-mile headland walk, taking in views, wildlife and a golden sandy beach. One of the best short walks in southern England.

Best for ages 4+

Duration: 2 hours

Buckler’s Hard village

Beaulieu, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Buckler’s Hard village

A waterfront hamlet that was once the centre of English shipbuilding. The picturesque row of Georgian cottages is now a living history museum.

Best for ages 13+

Crabbing at Mudeford Quay

Christchurch, Dorset, United Kingdom (UK)

Many people sitting in a row on concrete shore line catching crabs to crab traps and nets,

Families line the quay at this sleepy waterfront village, armed with lines and crabbing buckets, to see who can catch the largest crustacean. Try to go at high tide when the crabs are emboldened to venture from their hiding spots.

Best for ages 4+

Duration: 1-3 hours

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New Forest Wildlife Park

Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

New Forest Wildlife Park

Specialising in species that are native to the UK, the park is home to otters, badgers, bison and polecats, as well as ten different owl species, with regular feeding sessions that guarantee sightings.

Adult price: £14

Best for ages 4+

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Ringwood Brewery

Ringwood, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Ringwood Brewery

Ringwood has been brewing its popular ales since 1978, and offers tours of its brewery along with tastings of some of its classic beers, including Old Thumper and the wonderfully-named Boondoggle.

Min age 18

Best for ages 18+

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New Forest Reptile Centre

Lyndhurst, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

New Forest Reptile Centre

Home to rare snakes, lizards and other British amphibians, visitors can also follow the Discovery Trail through the Forest, and picnic in the grounds.

Adult price: £5

Best for ages 4+

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Setley Ridge Vineyard

Brockenhurst, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Setley Ridge Vineyard

Just outside Brockenhurst, Setley has been producing white, red and rose wine for twenty years, and offers pre-bookable tours and tastings.

Min age 18

Best for ages 18+

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Paultons Park

Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Paultons Park

A great day out for younger families, Paultons has over 70 gentle rides and attractions, including the ever-popular Peppa Pig World, two water-splash parks and a Birds of Prey Centre.

Adult price: £40

Best for ages 4+

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Burley Fudge Shop

Burley, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Delicious fudge with homemade chocolate and nuts

A New Forest institution, this artisan fudge-maker is the place to come for a bewildering array of over 30 fudgie-flavours, from chilli to Eton Mess. Vegan, gluten-free and alternative sugar varieties available.

Best for ages 4+

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Beaulieu Chocolate Studio

Beaulieu, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Beaulieu Chocolate Studio

A local chocolatier, where you can buy over 30 flavoursome varieties – all made on site. Half the premises is the chocolate-making studio – you can see the chocolate being made through a glass window.

Best for ages 4+

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New Forest Cider

Burley, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

New Forest Cider

In the picturesque village of Burley, New Forest Cider offers the chance to try different varieties straight from the barrel, all made with apples from their own orchards.

Best for ages 18+

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Lyburn Cheese

Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Cheese collection, cheeses from United Kingdom, scottish matured farmcheese and mild cheddar cheese close up

Hand-made on the farm, Lyburn’s cows-milk cheeses are soft and creamy, and found in shops throughout the Forest. Check the website to see if pre-bookable tours of the farm are available.

Best for ages 18+

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Naked Jam

Lymington, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Chilli pepper apple jam with herbs. Top view.

A local producer of natural, organic jams, preserves and chutneys that supplies many of the top luxury hotels in the UK. They offer jam-making classes and foraging tours from their base in Lymington.

Best for ages 13+

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Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary

Lyndhurst, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

Fallow Deer New Forest Hampshire

This viewing platform, set above a large meadow area where fallow deer regular gather, offers the best chance of spotting these shy, beautiful creatures.

Best for ages 4+

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Breamore House

Fordingbridge, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)

The magnificent Breamore Elizabethan Manor House set in the countryside

A glorious Elizabethan manor house and stately home that offers visitors a glimpse into the past with its well-preserved architecture, impressive art collection, and period furnishings. Pre-bookable house tours are available on Tues, Weds, Thurs and Sundays.

Adult price: £14

Best for ages 13+

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