About the New Forest

The New Forest is undoubtedly one of the UK's premier tourist attractions, if not one of the world's. Every year visitors from all walks of life come here to experience its natural beauty.

Where is the New Forest?

The New Forest can be found in Southern England and occupies a major part of the county of Hampshire.

The New Forest spreads out for over 150 square miles and occupies parts of Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire. It is bordered by The Solent to the South, Bournemouth to the West, Salisbury to the North with Southampton and Southampton Water to its East.

The Forest, soon to be made a national park still retains its character and charm that have made it so popular over the years; perhaps this is why it is so heavily protected.

A wealth of attractions awaits the visitor to the area, and don't let British weather put you off, there are plenty of things to see and do come rain or shine.
From shops to museums, picturesque villages to larger towns there are many interesting and unique places to discover and explore.

Our guide to towns and villages will offer you more details about places to visit and explore
and our business guide provides you with information about New Forest shops and services.

The New Forest is There For Everyone - Especially the Animals

Although the New Forest is a free and open place, there is a code you should observe whilst in the Forest area, which has been implemented by the Forestry Commission and is there for the well-being of the Forest and safety of visitors. Preservation and long-term conservation are goals of the Forestry Commission and following their simple rules will help this process along.
In the New Forest the well-being of the animals and the special needs of the countryside come first.

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