Days Out in the New Forest
family holidays to remember forever!

Days out on your holidays in the New Forest mean you will take home really special memories of your fantastic stay here.

Whether you are looking for a fun filled family adventure, or something more sedate and relaxing - I can give you my personal recommendations.

As I visit each one this year, and in future years, I'll keep you totally updated on what I've found, so that whichever venue you choose, you'll have a chance to have a really great time.

I've put them into categories for easy reading:
Fun Days Out - for all the family

Cycling

Water Activities

• Canoeing and Kayaking

New Forest Activities - Beaulieu and Bucklers Hard - family fun for all
also Archery, Bush Craft and Rope courses.
• New Forest Water Park - Ringwood - waterski, waterboard, bananaride and tyres

In nearby Poole and Bournemouth

• Oceanarium - Bournemouth - kids and adult fun adventures and disabled accessible throughout

Holiday Parks

• Paultons Park fantastic family fun! - Romsey Jct2 M27

• Beaulieu and the National Motor Museum - history, cars and a great experience for all the family
• Go Ape fancy some tree swinging? - Moors Valley Country Park Nr Ringwood - tree top obstacle courses for over 10's

• Read My Breamore House and Countryside Museum Review

  It really is my favourite historical house to visit. Breamore House and Countryside Museum





• Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway a lovely place to visit - take a picnic or eat in the lovely restaurant and tea room - near Beaulieu




• Highcliffe Castle - Highcliffe - a lovely setting for afternoon tea - stunning views - right by the sea! and a lovely wedding venue too.

• Longdown Activity Farm - this farm is family run for family fun!
  you'll meet piglets, goats, chicks and lots more - and have a tractor ride too.
• If you are staying near Ashurst Campsite this would be an ideal trip for all the family to enjoy

Owls, Otters and Birds of Prey

• The New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park - a fun day out meeeting lots of wildlife - for all the family
• Liberty's Raptor and Reptile Centre - for the largest collection of birds of prey in the New Forest - and you can leave your dog in the kennels whilst you enjoy your day out!

Fishing

• Sandy Balls Holiday Centre - for the experienced angler who wants to fish the River Avon - also nearby Somerley Lakes - day tickets are available from the sandy balls Cycle Centre
• Fishing in the New Forest - Forestry Commission sites close to Ocknell or Roundhill Campsites - there's lots of other really great suggestions and Events info on this page too!
• Rockbourne Trout Fishing - off the New Forest but offers day permits and evening fishing - relax after work!

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