Claire’s guidebook
Outdoor recreation
Moors Valley is a fantastic country park and woodland, only five minutes away. There are lots of different trails and walks to explore, including a great play trail if you are here with children. There are two different play areas, bike and Segway hire and Go Ape. It also has a visitors centre with a shop, cafe and toilets close to the car park and lots of space for picnics around the site.
There is no cost to entry, however you do need to pay for parking. If you are looking for a day out walking, it is possible to walk or cycle to Moors Valley along the Castleman trail.
262 locals recommend
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Horton RoadMoors Valley is a fantastic country park and woodland, only five minutes away. There are lots of different trails and walks to explore, including a great play trail if you are here with children. There are two different play areas, bike and Segway hire and Go Ape. It also has a visitors centre with a shop, cafe and toilets close to the car park and lots of space for picnics around the site.
There is no cost to entry, however you do need to pay for parking. If you are looking for a day out walking, it is possible to walk or cycle to Moors Valley along the Castleman trail.
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary
Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental DriveBlackwater is home to some of the tallest trees in the forest! There is a choice of trails (some buggy friendly) and a great place to explore. There are toilets in the car park and in the summer an ice cream van can often be spotted!
10 locals recommend
Blackwater Arboretum
Rhinefield Ornamental DriveBlackwater is home to some of the tallest trees in the forest! There is a choice of trails (some buggy friendly) and a great place to explore. There are toilets in the car park and in the summer an ice cream van can often be spotted!
Avon Beach
New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadBlashford Lakes Nature Reserve
Ellingham DroveSpinnaker Sailing Club
Ivy LaneHengistbury Head
Puttles Bridge
Rhinefield RoadFood and drink
High Corner Inn
The Star Inn
12 Market Placeif you are after vegan food, this is the place to head with a range of vegan burgers and bits. There is a nice garden play area for children too.
7 locals recommend
The Railway
35 Hightown Roadif you are after vegan food, this is the place to head with a range of vegan burgers and bits. There is a nice garden play area for children too.
Boston Tea Party
15 The FurlongFramptons
48-50 High StLocal attractions
Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
A great theme park for younger children, with a large indoor soft play area and a range of rides, some are restricted to children over 1m tall but others can be enjoyed by all.
61 locals recommend
Adventure Wonderland
Merritown LaneA great theme park for younger children, with a large indoor soft play area and a range of rides, some are restricted to children over 1m tall but others can be enjoyed by all.
Marwell Zoo
Thompson's LaneNew Forest Wildlife Park
Deerleap LaneKingston Lacy
Ringwood Brewery
138 Christchurch RdDorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
Shopping
The Furlong Shopping Centre
The FurlongNeighbourhoods
Ten minutes down the road is the village of Burley, where the forest ponies, cattle and donkeys roam amounst the residents and visitors. you will find several pubs and tea rooms, as well as local shops to browse.
73 locals recommend
Burley
Ten minutes down the road is the village of Burley, where the forest ponies, cattle and donkeys roam amounst the residents and visitors. you will find several pubs and tea rooms, as well as local shops to browse.
Home to the national motor museum, Beaulieu is also a great village to explore and if you are over there dont forget Bucklers Hard.
155 locals recommend
Beaulieu
Home to the national motor museum, Beaulieu is also a great village to explore and if you are over there dont forget Bucklers Hard.