New Forest District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pebbled beach with colorful wooden huts and a metal fence overlooking the sea.
A directional signpost with multiple arrows pointing to various destinations such as Bransgore, Christchurch, Avon Tyrrell, Lyndhurst, Southampton, Brockenhurst, and Lymington.
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A pebbled beach with wooden beach huts and a clear blue sky.
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Popular cities in New Forest District

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Southampton
Known for Friendly people, Excursions and Entertainment
Once one of Britain’s most vital ports, today this city is the gateway into centuries of Norman, Tudor and Victorian history and the rich ecology of Hampshire.

Reasons to visit

  • University of Southampton
  • St. Mary's Stadium
  • Mayflower Theatre
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Brockenhurst
Known for Friendly people, Forests and Relaxing
Escape to upscale Brockenhurst! Enjoy its forests, spas and gardens.

Reasons to visit

  • Beaulieu National Motor Museum
  • Buckler's Hard
  • Beaulieu Abbey
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A coastal town with a sandy beach, a marina with boats, and houses along the shore.
Christchurch
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Marinas
Escape to Christchurch! Enjoy its bars, castle and ruins.

Reasons to visit

  • Mudeford Quay
  • Highcliffe Castle
  • Highcliffe Beach
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Lymington
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Forests
Quaint Lymington is calling! Discover its spas, forests, bars and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Milford on Sea Beach
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Lyndhurst
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Forests
Romantic Lyndhurst is calling! Discover its forests, dining, gardens and more.
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Ringwood
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Forests
Upscale Ringwood is calling! Discover its forests, dining, gardens and more.
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Stay near popular New Forest District attractions

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Beaulieu National Motor Museum

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You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Beaulieu National Motor Museum during your travels in Beaulieu. Wander the lush forest and picturesque gardens in the area.
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