A conservation experience in the heart of the New Forest, these guys are doing good things when it comes to rehabilitation and species management. Go and enjoy the countryside whilst admiring animals from far and wide. It's very well set up, welcoming to disabled visitors, but not dog-friendly.
A family run, long established cycle hire shop in the New Forest that specialises in quality mountain bikes for a great ride. Plenty of child options make for a funfamily day out and about.
Creating adventures and developing the potential of young people in the grounds of a Grade I Listed historical calendar house.
Barton-on-Sea is known for its beauty spots with breathtaking coastal walks and seaside scenery worth a walk at any time of year. The beach is safe for swimming and good for fossiling forays.
This coastal strip gets sandier the more the tide goes out, but it otherwise characteristically shingle. There are large coastal defenses to keep eroision to a minimum but there are plenty of fossils to be found as a result. With grassy cliffs to picnic on in full view of the Needles, its a great walking destination with facilities for all, including the dogs.
A bijou village that grew around the original Abbey at the head of the Beaulieu River. An ancient and pretty monastery village, home to the country's National Motor Museum.
Ancient Abbey ruins were the centre of the village settlement and imparted its name. Now, Palace House is home to the Montagu family and there are exhibitions of monastic life with grounds and gardens to get lost in. Oh, and the famous motor museum of course.
Everything motoring is covered but even if you're not an enthusiast, there are some lovely specimens on display, set in stunning grounds.
Come for the sea views, stay for the food - stunning views of the Solent for a fine dining experience.
Taking in famous churches, farmland, rivers, bridges, manors and a nature reserve, this little 7km amble is packed full of things to see and includes an obligatory pub stop en route. Get directions via the weblink.
A few years ago, the Classic Cottages team started writing about where we live and why we love it. Over time these have evolved into the Classic Guide.
28 August 2023
A conservation experience in the heart of the New Forest, these guys are doing good things when it comes to rehabilitation and species management. Go and enjoy the countryside whilst admiring animals from far and wide. It's very well set up, welcoming to disabled visitors, but not dog-friendly.
A family run, long established cycle hire shop in the New Forest that specialises in quality mountain bikes for a great ride. Plenty of child options make for a funfamily day out and about.
Creating adventures and developing the potential of young people in the grounds of a Grade I Listed historical calendar house.
Barton-on-Sea is known for its beauty spots with breathtaking coastal walks and seaside scenery worth a walk at any time of year. The beach is safe for swimming and good for fossiling forays.
This coastal strip gets sandier the more the tide goes out, but it otherwise characteristically shingle. There are large coastal defenses to keep eroision to a minimum but there are plenty of fossils to be found as a result. With grassy cliffs to picnic on in full view of the Needles, its a great walking destination with facilities for all, including the dogs.
A bijou village that grew around the original Abbey at the head of the Beaulieu River. An ancient and pretty monastery village, home to the country's National Motor Museum.
Ancient Abbey ruins were the centre of the village settlement and imparted its name. Now, Palace House is home to the Montagu family and there are exhibitions of monastic life with grounds and gardens to get lost in. Oh, and the famous motor museum of course.
Everything motoring is covered but even if you're not an enthusiast, there are some lovely specimens on display, set in stunning grounds.
Come for the sea views, stay for the food - stunning views of the Solent for a fine dining experience.
Taking in famous churches, farmland, rivers, bridges, manors and a nature reserve, this little 7km amble is packed full of things to see and includes an obligatory pub stop en route. Get directions via the weblink.