A & J’s guidebook - Bickton
Local Walks
Godshill Cricket Ground is 3.2 miles from us and roughly an 8 minute drive.
This is one of the best local New Forest walks as it's got acres of forest access so you can walk for miles or just enjoy a quick 5-10 minute stroll across the hilltops.
When you arrive at the carpark, walk straight across the field going past the cricket square. From here you can either walk downhill and into a long walk or turn right and walk along the hilltops for a quicker route with some of the best panoramic views in the New Forest.
It's mainly grass or stone paths so this walk can be done in all weather and seasons. There's usually plenty of wildlife about and the views are stunning!
Godshill
Godshill Cricket Ground is 3.2 miles from us and roughly an 8 minute drive.
This is one of the best local New Forest walks as it's got acres of forest access so you can walk for miles or just enjoy a quick 5-10 minute stroll across the hilltops.
When you arrive at the carpark, walk straight across the field going past the cricket square. From here you can either walk downhill and into a long walk or turn right and walk along the hilltops for a quicker route with some of the best panoramic views in the New Forest.
It's mainly grass or stone paths so this walk can be done in all weather and seasons. There's usually plenty of wildlife about and the views are stunning!
Frogham Car Park is 2.1 miles from us and roughly an 8 minute drive. We find the sat nav/maps doesn't bring the carpark up so the best way to get there direction wise is to put in a nearby pub (The Foresters Arms). When you reach this pub, make sure that it's on your left hand side and you continue going down the road. After you pass several houses you'll come across the carpark on your right.
There are two carparks, a top and bottom one. We usually park in the bottom one as there's potholes on route to the top carpark. Whether you park at the top or bottom, be sure to go to the top carpark as from there is in our opinion, the best view point in the whole of the New Forest!
The views are absolutely stunning and there's acres of open ground and forests so you can walk for miles or just have a quick look around. There's a constant brook running through the bottom of the hill and there's always plenty of wildlife about. This is probably our favourite walk and a must see area!
Frogham Car Park
Abbots Well RoadFrogham Car Park is 2.1 miles from us and roughly an 8 minute drive. We find the sat nav/maps doesn't bring the carpark up so the best way to get there direction wise is to put in a nearby pub (The Foresters Arms). When you reach this pub, make sure that it's on your left hand side and you continue going down the road. After you pass several houses you'll come across the carpark on your right.
There are two carparks, a top and bottom one. We usually park in the bottom one as there's potholes on route to the top carpark. Whether you park at the top or bottom, be sure to go to the top carpark as from there is in our opinion, the best view point in the whole of the New Forest!
The views are absolutely stunning and there's acres of open ground and forests so you can walk for miles or just have a quick look around. There's a constant brook running through the bottom of the hill and there's always plenty of wildlife about. This is probably our favourite walk and a must see area!
Rockford Common is roughly 4.1 miles from us and about an 8 minute car journey. Unfortunately it doesn't come up on sat navs/maps so we recommend searching for 'Linwood and Ellingham Trail' in maps. Once here you carry straight on across a small bridge and you'll see the carpark and sands of Rockford Common in front of you.
Once you walk up the hill the space opens up into miles of open ground and plenty of beautiful panoramic spots which benches dotted about as well. Lots of wildlife and stunning views. A really good walk!
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Rockford Common
Rockford Common is roughly 4.1 miles from us and about an 8 minute car journey. Unfortunately it doesn't come up on sat navs/maps so we recommend searching for 'Linwood and Ellingham Trail' in maps. Once here you carry straight on across a small bridge and you'll see the carpark and sands of Rockford Common in front of you.
Once you walk up the hill the space opens up into miles of open ground and plenty of beautiful panoramic spots which benches dotted about as well. Lots of wildlife and stunning views. A really good walk!
This walk is about 6 miles from us and roughly 12 minutes by car. It's more or less the same area as the Rockford Common walk but just from a different side and with more options and directions to travel.
The sat nav/maps won't come up with the address but if you search for the Red Shoot Inn, you'll see the Appleslade Car Park on your right before you arrive at the Inn.
This area is perfect for short or long walks and either through forest or wide open grounds. It's teaming with wildlife and panoramic views so definitely worth a visit!
Appleslade Car Park
This walk is about 6 miles from us and roughly 12 minutes by car. It's more or less the same area as the Rockford Common walk but just from a different side and with more options and directions to travel.
The sat nav/maps won't come up with the address but if you search for the Red Shoot Inn, you'll see the Appleslade Car Park on your right before you arrive at the Inn.
This area is perfect for short or long walks and either through forest or wide open grounds. It's teaming with wildlife and panoramic views so definitely worth a visit!
This walk is around 6.5 miles from us and a 13 minute drive. If you put in 'Telegraph Hill Trail' in maps it will take you near to where to carpark is. Once you're on the long Roger Penny Road you'll see the carpark on your right near where the hill trail is.
This is a great walk before it's flat ground for nearly all of it (at least the part where we like walking). From the carpark you can go straight down and into the woods. We prefer going right before the woods and it's all flat ground and opens up into beautiful expansive views all around. If you walk down far enough (roughly 30-40 minutes each way) you'll come across a world war 2 bombing range observation shelter. An interesting part of history and from there you can carry on walking into other parts of the forest or start heading back.
A really beautiful walk full of wildlife, nature and breathtaking views so highly recommended!
Telegraph Hill
Roger Penny WayThis walk is around 6.5 miles from us and a 13 minute drive. If you put in 'Telegraph Hill Trail' in maps it will take you near to where to carpark is. Once you're on the long Roger Penny Road you'll see the carpark on your right near where the hill trail is.
This is a great walk before it's flat ground for nearly all of it (at least the part where we like walking). From the carpark you can go straight down and into the woods. We prefer going right before the woods and it's all flat ground and opens up into beautiful expansive views all around. If you walk down far enough (roughly 30-40 minutes each way) you'll come across a world war 2 bombing range observation shelter. An interesting part of history and from there you can carry on walking into other parts of the forest or start heading back.
A really beautiful walk full of wildlife, nature and breathtaking views so highly recommended!
Ashely Walk is about 3.2 miles from us and roughly a 9 minute drive.
It doesn't come up on a sat nav/maps but it's just past Godshill Cricket ground (about a minutes drive further) and the carpark is on the right hand side. If you also search for 'Roger Penny Way' you'll see the carpark on this road.
This is a beautiful walk with big gravel paths so is walkable all year round. It does have quite steep hills in places so not recommended if you're not prepared for a hard walk.
There's plenty of wildlife and nature all around and the walks can be short or go on for miles. Highly recommended!
Ashley Walk
Ashely Walk is about 3.2 miles from us and roughly a 9 minute drive.
It doesn't come up on a sat nav/maps but it's just past Godshill Cricket ground (about a minutes drive further) and the carpark is on the right hand side. If you also search for 'Roger Penny Way' you'll see the carpark on this road.
This is a beautiful walk with big gravel paths so is walkable all year round. It does have quite steep hills in places so not recommended if you're not prepared for a hard walk.
There's plenty of wildlife and nature all around and the walks can be short or go on for miles. Highly recommended!
Roger Penny Way is a main road around 8 minutes from us that runs through a part of the New Forest. It's a stunning stretch of road and has about 6 carparks at various sections along the road. Most of the walks are stunning but in particular we recommend stopping at Godshill Cricket Ground, Ashely Walk, Deadmans Hill and Telegraph Hill.
Roger Penny Way
Roger Penny WayRoger Penny Way is a main road around 8 minutes from us that runs through a part of the New Forest. It's a stunning stretch of road and has about 6 carparks at various sections along the road. Most of the walks are stunning but in particular we recommend stopping at Godshill Cricket Ground, Ashely Walk, Deadmans Hill and Telegraph Hill.
This country walk literarily begins when you step outside the front door! If you walk across the bridge and head all the way down, you'll come to a small path/crossing on your left.
You can then follow this path all the way down into Fordingbridge or take the first left to take another scenic route around fields and farmland.
This walk can sometimes be overgrown in places and they'll also be lots of puddles if it's raining or has been raining recently. Suitable walking clothes and wellies are a must in the autumn and winter seasons.
Plenty of wildlife and stunning scenic spots. Well worth a trip considering it's so close by.
Avon Valley Path
Avon Valley PathThis country walk literarily begins when you step outside the front door! If you walk across the bridge and head all the way down, you'll come to a small path/crossing on your left.
You can then follow this path all the way down into Fordingbridge or take the first left to take another scenic route around fields and farmland.
This walk can sometimes be overgrown in places and they'll also be lots of puddles if it's raining or has been raining recently. Suitable walking clothes and wellies are a must in the autumn and winter seasons.
Plenty of wildlife and stunning scenic spots. Well worth a trip considering it's so close by.
Eyeworth Pond is a beautiful New Forest walking spot roughly 9.9 miles and a 20 minute drive from us.
Plenty of nature and fantastic walks in multiple directions. Well worth a visit!
Eyeworth Pond
Eyeworth Pond is a beautiful New Forest walking spot roughly 9.9 miles and a 20 minute drive from us.
Plenty of nature and fantastic walks in multiple directions. Well worth a visit!
Activities
The New Forest Water Park is 1.4 miles from us and a 4 minute drive away.
This exciting park has a host of water activities including wakeboarding, kayaking and the famous aqua parks! Well worth a visit when open (from May - October).
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New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadThe New Forest Water Park is 1.4 miles from us and a 4 minute drive away.
This exciting park has a host of water activities including wakeboarding, kayaking and the famous aqua parks! Well worth a visit when open (from May - October).
Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World is roughly 21 miles and a 28 minute drive from us. This fun adventure park has plenty of rides and attractions to see and take part in. It's the only Peppar Pig park in the world so well worth a visit for families and children.
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Paultons Park Hjemsted for Peppa Pig World
Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World is roughly 21 miles and a 28 minute drive from us. This fun adventure park has plenty of rides and attractions to see and take part in. It's the only Peppar Pig park in the world so well worth a visit for families and children.
This nearby visitor center has raptor shows, tarantulas & boa constrictors. It's named after a resident bald eagle.
It's roughly 6.6 miles and a 15 minute drive from us.
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Libertys Ugler, Rovfugle og Krybdyr Center
Crow LaneThis nearby visitor center has raptor shows, tarantulas & boa constrictors. It's named after a resident bald eagle.
It's roughly 6.6 miles and a 15 minute drive from us.
Go Ape Moors Valley has the Treetop Challenge and Treetop Adventure courses. Throw in some tricky tree-high crossings and super speedy zip wires and you have all the making of a brilliant outdoor adventure. Whether you’re a thrill seeker after your next adrenaline rush or a family looking to make special memories, the Moors Valley site ticks all the boxes.
This site is roughly 11 miles and a 22 minute drive from us. A fun, challenging and thrilling day out!
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Go Ape Moors Valley
Horton RoadGo Ape Moors Valley has the Treetop Challenge and Treetop Adventure courses. Throw in some tricky tree-high crossings and super speedy zip wires and you have all the making of a brilliant outdoor adventure. Whether you’re a thrill seeker after your next adrenaline rush or a family looking to make special memories, the Moors Valley site ticks all the boxes.
This site is roughly 11 miles and a 22 minute drive from us. A fun, challenging and thrilling day out!
British Horse Society approved riding school offering both lessons and hacking, with direct access on to the New Forest. Beginner instructional rides, mixed ability rides, and longer rides for more experienced riders. Experience days, pub rides, & special occasion experiences available.
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Arniss Equestrian
British Horse Society approved riding school offering both lessons and hacking, with direct access on to the New Forest. Beginner instructional rides, mixed ability rides, and longer rides for more experienced riders. Experience days, pub rides, & special occasion experiences available.
The Regal Cinema in Fordingbridge reopened in June 2017. This beautiful Art Deco building has been transformed into its former 1930's glory and provides a truly unique cinematic experience within the local community. In addition to the original foyer entrance there is a deluxe 30 seater auditorium with the latest technology, and an elegant bar area with a selection of refreshments.
This unique cinema is roughly 1.3 miles and a 5 minute drive from us.
The Regal Cinema, Fordingbridge
35 Shaftesbury StreetThe Regal Cinema in Fordingbridge reopened in June 2017. This beautiful Art Deco building has been transformed into its former 1930's glory and provides a truly unique cinematic experience within the local community. In addition to the original foyer entrance there is a deluxe 30 seater auditorium with the latest technology, and an elegant bar area with a selection of refreshments.
This unique cinema is roughly 1.3 miles and a 5 minute drive from us.
City/town information
Fordingbridge is a beautiful history town roughly 1 mile and a 4 minute drive from us. It has a wealth of history, shops, pubs, restaurants and takeaways to browse and try.
A really pretty town which is well worth a visit!
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Fordingbridge
Fordingbridge is a beautiful history town roughly 1 mile and a 4 minute drive from us. It has a wealth of history, shops, pubs, restaurants and takeaways to browse and try.
A really pretty town which is well worth a visit!
Salisbury is a beautiful medieval cathedral city roughly 13 miles and a 26 minute drive from us.
There's plenty to see and do with an abundance of history, shopping, restaurants, takeaways, bars, pubs, theatre and cinema.
Well worth a trip in for a day or two!
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Salisbury
Salisbury is a beautiful medieval cathedral city roughly 13 miles and a 26 minute drive from us.
There's plenty to see and do with an abundance of history, shopping, restaurants, takeaways, bars, pubs, theatre and cinema.
Well worth a trip in for a day or two!
Regarded as one of the best villages in The New Forest. Burley is made famous by its history of witchcraft. This charming village is well worth a visit and roughly 8.8 miles and a 25 minute drive from us.
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Burley
Regarded as one of the best villages in The New Forest. Burley is made famous by its history of witchcraft. This charming village is well worth a visit and roughly 8.8 miles and a 25 minute drive from us.
Sightseeing
Salisbury Cathedral is stunning with a wealth of history! It contains a clock which is among the oldest working examples in the world. It also has one of the four original copies of the Magna Carta!
A really stunning building and place which is well worth a visit and tour.
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Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral is stunning with a wealth of history! It contains a clock which is among the oldest working examples in the world. It also has one of the four original copies of the Magna Carta!
A really stunning building and place which is well worth a visit and tour.
Stonehenge is an incredible prehistoric monument. It's regarded as the most architecturally sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world. It's one of the wonders of the world and the best known prehistoric monument in Europe.
It's about 23 miles and roughly 40 minutes from us. This is an unmissable experience that's highly recommended!
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Stonehenge
Stonehenge is an incredible prehistoric monument. It's regarded as the most architecturally sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world. It's one of the wonders of the world and the best known prehistoric monument in Europe.
It's about 23 miles and roughly 40 minutes from us. This is an unmissable experience that's highly recommended!
Beaulieu Motor Museum is roughly 22 miles and 45 minutes from us. It's a fascinating place with plenty of things to see and do along with beautiful grounds. If you're into cars then this place is a must see.
The village of Beaulieu is stunning and well worth a visit as well!
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National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
Beaulieu Motor Museum is roughly 22 miles and 45 minutes from us. It's a fascinating place with plenty of things to see and do along with beautiful grounds. If you're into cars then this place is a must see.
The village of Beaulieu is stunning and well worth a visit as well!
This beauty spot is roughly 23 miles and a 42 minute drive from us.
Hatchet Pond is the largest area of fresh water in the New Forest, which is located just outside the quaint village of Beaulieu. There are benches along the way, where you can take a rest and in the summer months there is often an ice cream van at Hatchet Pond car park too, where you can enjoy a nice refreshment after your walk. There is also a disabled toilet.
We’ve been here during different months and times and it’s always stunning, relaxing and enjoyable. Whether taking in the view from your car, going for walks or having a picnic, we always have a great time here and recommend a trip if your checking out The New Forest.
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Hatchet Pond
This beauty spot is roughly 23 miles and a 42 minute drive from us.
Hatchet Pond is the largest area of fresh water in the New Forest, which is located just outside the quaint village of Beaulieu. There are benches along the way, where you can take a rest and in the summer months there is often an ice cream van at Hatchet Pond car park too, where you can enjoy a nice refreshment after your walk. There is also a disabled toilet.
We’ve been here during different months and times and it’s always stunning, relaxing and enjoyable. Whether taking in the view from your car, going for walks or having a picnic, we always have a great time here and recommend a trip if your checking out The New Forest.
Marwell Zoo is a 140-acre zoo situated in Colden Common near Winchester, which is roughly 28 miles and a 42 minute drive from us. It is owned and run by the registered charity Marwell Wildlife. The zoo is home to over 1,200 animals of 135 species. The charity undertakes a range of educational and conservation activities, with a particular focus on Africa in addition to work from its base.
We’ve been here several times and always have a great time! There’s plenty to see and do and the animals are amazing!
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Marwell Zoo
Thompson's LaneMarwell Zoo is a 140-acre zoo situated in Colden Common near Winchester, which is roughly 28 miles and a 42 minute drive from us. It is owned and run by the registered charity Marwell Wildlife. The zoo is home to over 1,200 animals of 135 species. The charity undertakes a range of educational and conservation activities, with a particular focus on Africa in addition to work from its base.
We’ve been here several times and always have a great time! There’s plenty to see and do and the animals are amazing!
Roughly 41 miles and just over an hours drive from us, Durdle Door (sometimes written Durdle Dor) is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset, England. It is owned by the Welds, a family who own 12,000 acres in Dorset in the name of the Lulworth Estate. It is open to the public.
We visited there recently and were stunned at the scenery and beaches. A real marvel and an amazing place to visit if you’re in the Dorset area, highly recommended!
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Durdle Door
Roughly 41 miles and just over an hours drive from us, Durdle Door (sometimes written Durdle Dor) is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset, England. It is owned by the Welds, a family who own 12,000 acres in Dorset in the name of the Lulworth Estate. It is open to the public.
We visited there recently and were stunned at the scenery and beaches. A real marvel and an amazing place to visit if you’re in the Dorset area, highly recommended!
Breamore House is an Elizabethan manor house noted for its fine collection of paintings and furniture and is roughly 4 miles and a 9 minute drive from us. Though it remains in private hands, it is open to visitors from April to October.
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Breamore House
Breamore House is an Elizabethan manor house noted for its fine collection of paintings and furniture and is roughly 4 miles and a 9 minute drive from us. Though it remains in private hands, it is open to visitors from April to October.
A lovely park with access to the river, a clean paddling pool and beautiful memorial garden. There are toilets, a kiosk and a sports area.
A delightful gem which is less than a mile and a 3 minute drive from us.
Fordingbridge Park
A lovely park with access to the river, a clean paddling pool and beautiful memorial garden. There are toilets, a kiosk and a sports area.
A delightful gem which is less than a mile and a 3 minute drive from us.
Rockbourne Roman Villa is a Roman courtyard villa excavated and put on public display in the village of Rockbourne. The villa was discovered in 1942 by a local farmer and excavated over the next thirty years.
The main structure was a large residence surrounding a courtyard, including luxurious Roman mosaics and bath suites. There were also farm buildings and workshops since it sat at the centre of large farming estate. Its origins lie in the Iron Age and it was occupied until the 5th century. Parts of the villa are on public display and there is a site museum, with excavated artefacts, tracing the villa's history.
This site is roughly 4.4 miles and a 12 minute drive from us.
Rockbourne Roman Villa
Rockbourne RoadRockbourne Roman Villa is a Roman courtyard villa excavated and put on public display in the village of Rockbourne. The villa was discovered in 1942 by a local farmer and excavated over the next thirty years.
The main structure was a large residence surrounding a courtyard, including luxurious Roman mosaics and bath suites. There were also farm buildings and workshops since it sat at the centre of large farming estate. Its origins lie in the Iron Age and it was occupied until the 5th century. Parts of the villa are on public display and there is a site museum, with excavated artefacts, tracing the villa's history.
This site is roughly 4.4 miles and a 12 minute drive from us.
Blashford Lakes is a 159-hectare (390-acre) nature reserve roughly 3.7 miles and an 8 minute drive from us. It is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
These former gravel pits have lakes, woods and grassland. There are six bird hides and 5 miles of gravel paths. Birds include lesser redpolls, sand martins, goosanders, siskins and great spotted woodpeckers.
A beautifully tranquil place and well worth a visit!
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Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve
Ellingham DroveBlashford Lakes is a 159-hectare (390-acre) nature reserve roughly 3.7 miles and an 8 minute drive from us. It is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
These former gravel pits have lakes, woods and grassland. There are six bird hides and 5 miles of gravel paths. Birds include lesser redpolls, sand martins, goosanders, siskins and great spotted woodpeckers.
A beautifully tranquil place and well worth a visit!
This small local museum is run by volunteers and has a wealth of interactive knowledge about the history of the town and it's people.
Well worth a visit!
Fordingbridge Museum Trust Ltd
This small local museum is run by volunteers and has a wealth of interactive knowledge about the history of the town and it's people.
Well worth a visit!
This beautiful local church dates back to the 12-13th century. It was restored in the 19th century.
It's a lovely building with a lot of history and is accessible via car or a 15-20 minute walk along the Avon Valley Path which starts outside our front door!
St Mary's Church, Fordingbridge
Church StreetThis beautiful local church dates back to the 12-13th century. It was restored in the 19th century.
It's a lovely building with a lot of history and is accessible via car or a 15-20 minute walk along the Avon Valley Path which starts outside our front door!
The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is an arboretum comprising 72 hectares (180 acres) accommodating over 42,000 trees and shrubs in about 12,000 taxa, notably a collection of oaks, camellia, magnolia and rhododendron.
The Gardens are located roughly 20 miles and a 37 minute drive from us and were formerly known simply as the Hillier Arboretum, founded by nurseryman Harold Hillier in June 1953 when he acquired Jermyn's House and its grounds.
The arboretum was given to Hampshire County Council in 1977 to be managed as a charitable trust. Sir Harold Hillier was knighted in 1983, just two years before his death at age 80 in 1985. The Gardens were listed as Grade II on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens in 1997.
We had an amazing day out here, the gardens, plants, trees and flower displays are spectacular and the environment is relaxing and beautiful, highly recommended!
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Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Jermyns LaneThe Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is an arboretum comprising 72 hectares (180 acres) accommodating over 42,000 trees and shrubs in about 12,000 taxa, notably a collection of oaks, camellia, magnolia and rhododendron.
The Gardens are located roughly 20 miles and a 37 minute drive from us and were formerly known simply as the Hillier Arboretum, founded by nurseryman Harold Hillier in June 1953 when he acquired Jermyn's House and its grounds.
The arboretum was given to Hampshire County Council in 1977 to be managed as a charitable trust. Sir Harold Hillier was knighted in 1983, just two years before his death at age 80 in 1985. The Gardens were listed as Grade II on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens in 1997.
We had an amazing day out here, the gardens, plants, trees and flower displays are spectacular and the environment is relaxing and beautiful, highly recommended!
Beaches
Roughly 16 miles and a 30 minute drive from us, Highcliffe Beach is the most easterly beach in Dorset, sitting right on the border with Hampshire.
A series of breakwaters help to create a sand and shingle beach that is popular with swimmers and surfers, particularly body boarders. Not in keeping with its name, Highcliffe is backed by grassy dunes, bushes, trees and low-rise cliffs. The dunes and shrublands behind the beach are criss-crossed with a number of paths and at the western end there is the Steamer Point Nature Reserve.
From July to September there is a lifeguard service on the beach and the beach is cleaned daily during the high season and at regular intervals during the winter. Car-parking for just over 600 cars is available at the top of Highcliffe cliff, a pay car park, including disabled parking as well as a café (The Cliffhanger Café) and toilet and baby changing facilities. From here there is a rather steep path descending down onto the beach that makes disabled access difficult. However, there is a surfaced wheelchair route from Waterford Road to Chewton Glen.
Pubs, restaurants, and shops can be found a few hundred meters away in the centre of the town of Highcliffe. The Dorset coastal path runs alongside the coast from nearby Chewton Bunny along to Mudeford Quay, providing a few miles of undisturbed paths for walkers to enjoy.
This is by far our favourite local beach. The views from the beach and cliffs are stunning and we always have an amazing day here, highly recommended!
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Highcliffe Beach
Roughly 16 miles and a 30 minute drive from us, Highcliffe Beach is the most easterly beach in Dorset, sitting right on the border with Hampshire.
A series of breakwaters help to create a sand and shingle beach that is popular with swimmers and surfers, particularly body boarders. Not in keeping with its name, Highcliffe is backed by grassy dunes, bushes, trees and low-rise cliffs. The dunes and shrublands behind the beach are criss-crossed with a number of paths and at the western end there is the Steamer Point Nature Reserve.
From July to September there is a lifeguard service on the beach and the beach is cleaned daily during the high season and at regular intervals during the winter. Car-parking for just over 600 cars is available at the top of Highcliffe cliff, a pay car park, including disabled parking as well as a café (The Cliffhanger Café) and toilet and baby changing facilities. From here there is a rather steep path descending down onto the beach that makes disabled access difficult. However, there is a surfaced wheelchair route from Waterford Road to Chewton Glen.
Pubs, restaurants, and shops can be found a few hundred meters away in the centre of the town of Highcliffe. The Dorset coastal path runs alongside the coast from nearby Chewton Bunny along to Mudeford Quay, providing a few miles of undisturbed paths for walkers to enjoy.
This is by far our favourite local beach. The views from the beach and cliffs are stunning and we always have an amazing day here, highly recommended!
Roughly 17 miles and a 35 minute drive from us, Hengistbury Head is a relatively unspoilt and south-facing pebble and sand beach, with imposing clay and ironstone cliffs. At the less developed end is Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve, which separates Poole Bay and Christchurch Bay.
There is plenty of parking as well as toilets and a cafe. It's about a 30-60 minute walk (depending on your fitness) from the carpark to the beach through beautiful scenery or they have a cute "land train" which takes you back and forth for a small fee (not sure if this is still running or not).
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Hengistbury Head
Roughly 17 miles and a 35 minute drive from us, Hengistbury Head is a relatively unspoilt and south-facing pebble and sand beach, with imposing clay and ironstone cliffs. At the less developed end is Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve, which separates Poole Bay and Christchurch Bay.
There is plenty of parking as well as toilets and a cafe. It's about a 30-60 minute walk (depending on your fitness) from the carpark to the beach through beautiful scenery or they have a cute "land train" which takes you back and forth for a small fee (not sure if this is still running or not).
Roughly 16 miles and a 30 minute drive from us, Southbourne Beach is one of Bournemouth's favourite Blue Flag award winning beaches, particularly loved by the locals for its wide, exceptionally clean, sandy and shingle beaches situated further to the West of Bournemouth, away from the hustle and bustle of Bournemouth Pier and the town centre. Access Southbourne beach directly from Southbourne high street through Fisherman's walk.
The beach is popular with young families due to convenient facilities such as toilets with baby changing facilities, lost children centres, RNLI lifeguard stations, pubs and ice cream.
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Southbourne Beachfront
Roughly 16 miles and a 30 minute drive from us, Southbourne Beach is one of Bournemouth's favourite Blue Flag award winning beaches, particularly loved by the locals for its wide, exceptionally clean, sandy and shingle beaches situated further to the West of Bournemouth, away from the hustle and bustle of Bournemouth Pier and the town centre. Access Southbourne beach directly from Southbourne high street through Fisherman's walk.
The beach is popular with young families due to convenient facilities such as toilets with baby changing facilities, lost children centres, RNLI lifeguard stations, pubs and ice cream.
Shopping
The Furlong shopping centre in Ringwood, Hampshire is an award-winning outdoor shopping destination, home to a range of big name brands, cafes and independent boutiques.
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The Furlong Shopping Centre
The FurlongThe Furlong shopping centre in Ringwood, Hampshire is an award-winning outdoor shopping destination, home to a range of big name brands, cafes and independent boutiques.
With an excellent selection of 40 retail units, Old George Mall in Salisbury is a great destination for busy shoppers looking for great retail stores, a place to eat or somewhere to relax. It's also near lots of the busy shopping streets in Salisbury as well.
Old George Mall
23b High StWith an excellent selection of 40 retail units, Old George Mall in Salisbury is a great destination for busy shoppers looking for great retail stores, a place to eat or somewhere to relax. It's also near lots of the busy shopping streets in Salisbury as well.
Pubs
The George is a fantastic riverside restaurant/pub in Fordingbridge. Lovely river views, drinks and food. It's roughly 1 mile from us and a 5 minute drive.
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The George
14 Bridge StThe George is a fantastic riverside restaurant/pub in Fordingbridge. Lovely river views, drinks and food. It's roughly 1 mile from us and a 5 minute drive.
Idyllically positioned in the heart of the New Forest, once a Royal Hunting Lodge dating back to the 17th Century. This delightful pub is roughly 1.5 miles and a 5 minute drive from us. You can find wild animals such as donkeys, cattle, pigs, and donkeys grazing outside. The Royal Oak is a cosy, characterful thatched pub serving local cask ales, fine wines, freshly prepared food using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, the menu features traditional pub comforts and modern British dishes.
We've had a Sunday roast and drinks here before and every time it's been fantastic. Highly recommended!
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The Royal Oak
Ringwood RoadIdyllically positioned in the heart of the New Forest, once a Royal Hunting Lodge dating back to the 17th Century. This delightful pub is roughly 1.5 miles and a 5 minute drive from us. You can find wild animals such as donkeys, cattle, pigs, and donkeys grazing outside. The Royal Oak is a cosy, characterful thatched pub serving local cask ales, fine wines, freshly prepared food using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, the menu features traditional pub comforts and modern British dishes.
We've had a Sunday roast and drinks here before and every time it's been fantastic. Highly recommended!
Known locally as the donkey pub, The Foresters Arms in Frogham has always been a New Forest favourite. It's roughly 2 miles from us and a 7 minute drive from us. Well worth visiting before or after a Frogham walk as the pub is very close to the carpark.
They have a lovely sunny garden to enjoy in the summer months and winter time it's a place where you can hunker down beside the wood burner and tuck into a heart warming dish.
Highly recommended!
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Foresters Arms
10 Brookley RdKnown locally as the donkey pub, The Foresters Arms in Frogham has always been a New Forest favourite. It's roughly 2 miles from us and a 7 minute drive from us. Well worth visiting before or after a Frogham walk as the pub is very close to the carpark.
They have a lovely sunny garden to enjoy in the summer months and winter time it's a place where you can hunker down beside the wood burner and tuck into a heart warming dish.
Highly recommended!
This pub is roughly 3 miles and a 9 minute drive from us. They serve real ales, steaks and game dishes in a roomy pub with log fires, plus a beer garden and play area.
Perfect to visit before or after one of the numerous walks on the Roger Penny Way stretch.
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The Fighting Cocks Pub
This pub is roughly 3 miles and a 9 minute drive from us. They serve real ales, steaks and game dishes in a roomy pub with log fires, plus a beer garden and play area.
Perfect to visit before or after one of the numerous walks on the Roger Penny Way stretch.
This smart country pub is roughly 3 miles and an 8 minute drive from us. Offering a blackboard of daily specials and a menu of British/global classics. They have a great drinks selection, beautiful décor and a lovely big fire to warm yourself by on cold winter nights. Well worth a visit!
Old Beams Inn
Salisbury RoadThis smart country pub is roughly 3 miles and an 8 minute drive from us. Offering a blackboard of daily specials and a menu of British/global classics. They have a great drinks selection, beautiful décor and a lovely big fire to warm yourself by on cold winter nights. Well worth a visit!
The Red Shoot is a country pub and microbrewery roughly 6.7 miles and a 17 minute drive from us. It's very close to one of the best walks (Appleslade) so well worth visiting for a drink before or after.
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Red Shoot
Toms LaneThe Red Shoot is a country pub and microbrewery roughly 6.7 miles and a 17 minute drive from us. It's very close to one of the best walks (Appleslade) so well worth visiting for a drink before or after.