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.
A hamlet of Lyndhurst, this little village has an interesting church and the highest point in the New Forest - Piper's Wait.
575 hectares of heathland full of wildlife and steeped in Bronze Age history, with panoramic views from Stagbury Hill (second highest point of the New Forest), wetland bogs, Stocks Cross and a barrow site.
Part of the new extension at West Quay, this restaurant offers buffet dining with dishs from all over the world including Japan, Italy and India. It's busy and tables are close together probably not best suited to quiet romantic evenings.
Open to the public with fine views of Southampton Water, there's an 18 hole course with 70 bunkers and a hidden lake, and a 9 hole flat course. The clubhouse has disabled access.
Wander your way to the Old Quay at Eling and investigate the Mill and Heritage Centre before meandering along the reed-lined riverbank and watching a working tide mill in action - a rare sight!
Home to the Hythe ferry for day trips to Southampton, the Victorian pier is a prominent feature of the New Forest waterfront. The marina is filled with watercraft of all shapes and sizes and has a great history of maiden voyages, from the Titanic to the QE2 and modern superliners, with the hovercraft being born here. It's a maritime marvel town that also lays claim to famous residents such as Lawrence of Arabia. One last claim to fame - the oldest working pier train in the world is here.
Situated on a family-run farm so you can have a child-friendly day out before picking up your local produce for your self-catering holiday, the shop hass recently doubled in size.
The capital of the New Forest, thanks to William the Conqueror's hunting habits, Lyndhurst has been a Royal mecca for centuries. The perfect base for finding out all about the New Forest, the main museum is here, as well as wonderful walks and the final resting place of the actual Alice from Alice in Wonderland.
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.
A hamlet of Lyndhurst, this little village has an interesting church and the highest point in the New Forest - Piper's Wait.
575 hectares of heathland full of wildlife and steeped in Bronze Age history, with panoramic views from Stagbury Hill (second highest point of the New Forest), wetland bogs, Stocks Cross and a barrow site.
Part of the new extension at West Quay, this restaurant offers buffet dining with dishs from all over the world including Japan, Italy and India. It's busy and tables are close together probably not best suited to quiet romantic evenings.
Open to the public with fine views of Southampton Water, there's an 18 hole course with 70 bunkers and a hidden lake, and a 9 hole flat course. The clubhouse has disabled access.
Wander your way to the Old Quay at Eling and investigate the Mill and Heritage Centre before meandering along the reed-lined riverbank and watching a working tide mill in action - a rare sight!
Home to the Hythe ferry for day trips to Southampton, the Victorian pier is a prominent feature of the New Forest waterfront. The marina is filled with watercraft of all shapes and sizes and has a great history of maiden voyages, from the Titanic to the QE2 and modern superliners, with the hovercraft being born here. It's a maritime marvel town that also lays claim to famous residents such as Lawrence of Arabia. One last claim to fame - the oldest working pier train in the world is here.
Situated on a family-run farm so you can have a child-friendly day out before picking up your local produce for your self-catering holiday, the shop hass recently doubled in size.
The capital of the New Forest, thanks to William the Conqueror's hunting habits, Lyndhurst has been a Royal mecca for centuries. The perfect base for finding out all about the New Forest, the main museum is here, as well as wonderful walks and the final resting place of the actual Alice from Alice in Wonderland.