New Forest Life Blog

New Forest UK National Park Blog, my life in the New Forest UK National Park.

• Discover the New Forest Olympic Torch route.
• Luxury camping in the New Forest seems to be OFF for 2012. If I can find a luxury site I'll let you know!
• Warning: Looking to book a New Forest Lodge? Please check where it actually is! Is it within the New Forest boundary? For hideaway romantic lodges my B&B tips is a must. Contact Me to find out more.
• Find out more about my Valentine's Day and February Half Term suggestions
• Are you a James Bond fan? The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is running a fantastic Bond in Motion exhibition. 50 years of Bond and his vehicles all included in your admission price. Find out more at my Beaulieu Review
• Are you researching your family tree? My New Forest Family Tree Forum is for you to share - ask a question. See my Trace your Family Tree Tips we went back to 1568!
  
  
• Discover the New Forest Pigs and Piglets. They are vital to the life of the New Forest animals. Share my latest New Forest piglet pictures, but take care on the roads New Forest animal road deaths and accidents are already up this year.
• Looking for a Hotel, BandB or New Forest Lodge why not check it out first
  
• Luxury Camping in the New Forest National Park has ended this season.
Some New Forest Campsites offer Safari Tents and Ready Tents for luxury camping in 2012.

• Find out about the 2012 New Forest Camping, caravanning and campsites you can book and stay in 2012 - animals will be outside your tent in many, including deer like these!

• The New Forest Tour sightseeing bus has finished running for this year on both routes.


• Find out how to save money when visiting. The Brand New Forest Card gives you discounts on attractions, gifts, local food and produce and cream teas too!


• Visit the New Forest Drift annual round up of all the New Forest ponies with me.


• Look at my New Forest foals 2011 pics - they are adorable!


• We have visited Furzey Gardens at Minstead - an enchanting place with New Forest fairies too!


• Visit my New Forest Tea Rooms recommendations. Tell us your favourite - fill in the form and let us know.





• Here are the first 2012 Farmers Markets dates


• My New Forest disabled All Access info helps you plan your visit this year. Ask a question or tell us your tale on this page.


• Have a look at my New Forest slide show pictures


• Our favourite little foal succumbed to acorn poisoning. Subscribe to my ezine below and read her story.

Updates:

• Don't forget to read my Beaulieu Review a visit here is a must.

The New Forest has World War Two history I can share with you.

The animals and all their exploits will continue to feature strongly so sit back and enjoy, this wonderful New Forest with me.
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Can anyone fill in the gaps of an evacuees story?

Please can anyone help to fill in the gaps for my mum. She is now 75 and was evacuated to Fordinbridge from London during World War II. She was very

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New Forest family tree tips for you to share. What did we do?

New Forest family tree tips. How we got answers and where from!

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New Forest Family Tree Forum is where you can trace family and relatives.

New Forest Family Tree Forum - find out who knows your family and exchange memories and histories.

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New Forest Farmers Markets - fresh, local food at its best..

New Forest Farmers Markets food: delicious cheese, bread, eggs, honey and cakes.

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Roundhill New Forest campsite, camping in the heart of the New Forest

Roundhill New Forest campsite offers camping and you can go fishing too!

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New Forest Roundhills campsite review. Explore this UK National Park.

New Forest Roundhills campsite review in the heart of the UK National Park.

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My New Forest Resources, Links and Services for all the info you'll ever need!

Find New Forest resources, links and services at your fingertips. My New Forest information just for you.

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Holmsley New Forest campsite...for the ideal camping family holiday

Family camping fun at the lovely Holmsley New Forest campsite

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Ready tents at the Roundhill New Forest campsite look very comfy!

Try the Ready tents at Roundhill New Forest campsite and get a good nights sleep!

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Luxury camping in the New Forest is possible. Find out where and how.

Luxury camping in the New Forest is on two campsites - find out where and see what I thought of them.

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New Forest tents...camping made easy

New Forest Ready Tent, is a brilliant idea ..you can practise camping on this camp site!

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New Forest campsites - Luxury camping and Ready tents so close to nature.

New Forest campsites I recommend... luxury camping or ready tents or caravans..you'll love it!

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Try New Forest Holmsley Campsite Safari Tents for luxury under canvas.

New Forest Holmsley Safari Tents - camping just got better!

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The New Forest National Park Unique Travel Guide

My New Forest National Park Travel Guide. I live here, so explore and visit with me. If I can't recommend it - it won't be here!

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Keeping the airwaves clear

During the war my husband Leslie Woodling was a regular visitor to Ibsley Airfield as his work for GEC in Southampton took him there to service the sound

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New Forest Olympics torch routes and hotel suggestions

New Forest Olympics torch routes for you to see and places to stay.

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ron cook was living in reading ww11

I remember seeing a lone German bomber approaching from south to north around noon. He veered toward Reading and the bombs hit the peoples pantry. He returned

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New Forest Half Term February2012 Events I recommend.

New Forest Half Term in February 2012 events I can recommend.

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New Forest Valentines treats. Romantic breaks away, love, champagne, and roses.

New Forest Valentine Day romantic treats for the one you love. Champagne, roses, chocs and lots more.

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New Forest B&Bs - explore this beautiful UK National Park

New Forest B&Bs in this UK National Park - from cottages to pubs

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New Forest lodges for you to explore this National Park from....

New Forest lodges offer you a romantic break in a luxury woodland setting.

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New Forest woodland - an ancient history

New Forest woodland - more than 1000 years of ancient woodland history

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New Forest memorial sites.. murdered royalty, WW1 and WW2

Visit my New Forest memorial sites for murdered royalty and WW1 & WW2 graves

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New Forest cycling routes -discover my favourite tracks.

Share New Forest cycling routes I've been on and lots more.

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Top Spa Hotels in the New Forest I recommend for true luxury.

A top spa hotel break New Forest style means beautiful surroundings in total luxury!

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Days Out in the New Forest - holidays to remember forever.

My Days Out New Forest recommendations mean fantastic holidays in this National Park.

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New Forest fishing - where to go and what you'll catch!

New Forest fishing offers angling in lovely surroundings.

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New Forest airfields during WW2 played a major role in the successful outcome.

The New Forest airfields helped the Allies to success in WW2. Find out where they are today.

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Denny Wood New Forest campsite for camping and caravanning

Denny Wood New Forest campsite and Matley Wood are in grassland or woodland settings.

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New Forest camping at the Red Shoot Camping Park

New Forest camping at the Red Shoot Camping Park in beautiful surroundings.

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