Rebecca’s guidebook
Food scene
A lovely local place for food and drink. About 2.5 miles away in Downton.
12 locals recommend
The Goat
Stockbridge RoadA lovely local place for food and drink. About 2.5 miles away in Downton.
2.5 miles away in Downton - a lovely place for brunch or an afternoon cuppa. Next to the Co-op and near The Goat.
9 locals recommend
The Borough Café
70 The Borough2.5 miles away in Downton - a lovely place for brunch or an afternoon cuppa. Next to the Co-op and near The Goat.
3 miles. Super pub in the New Forest. They even offer home delivery for takeaways meals and drinks. The Woodgreen village shop is close by too.
13 locals recommend
The Horse & Groom
High Street3 miles. Super pub in the New Forest. They even offer home delivery for takeaways meals and drinks. The Woodgreen village shop is close by too.
Sightseeing
Choose from 3 different lengths of walk in beautiful surroundings. There is a lovely green where you can have a picnic and the ice-cream van is a common visitor!
44 locals recommend
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary
Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental DriveChoose from 3 different lengths of walk in beautiful surroundings. There is a lovely green where you can have a picnic and the ice-cream van is a common visitor!
Great fun but you need to book. Wetsuits are available to hire.
151 locals recommend
New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadGreat fun but you need to book. Wetsuits are available to hire.
About 9 miles away, this National Trust property and gardens is one of our absolute favourites. There is often a trail on for children but if not the play park is usually open as is the water pump feature which kids love. The cafe sells lovely cakes and the ice-creams are a must!
17 locals recommend
Mottisfont's walled rose garden
Mottisfont LaneAbout 9 miles away, this National Trust property and gardens is one of our absolute favourites. There is often a trail on for children but if not the play park is usually open as is the water pump feature which kids love. The cafe sells lovely cakes and the ice-creams are a must!
Moors Valley has a great play trail and park which are free and there are plenty of places for a picnic. There is also Go Ape, Segways to hire and a train which vary in price.
There are no admission charges to Moors Valley but parking charges apply: Up to 1 hour: £4.50 1 to 2 hours: £8.80
2 to 4 hours: £11.80 4 to 5 Hrs: £13.00 5 Hrs and Over: £15.00
262 locals recommend
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Horton RoadMoors Valley has a great play trail and park which are free and there are plenty of places for a picnic. There is also Go Ape, Segways to hire and a train which vary in price.
There are no admission charges to Moors Valley but parking charges apply: Up to 1 hour: £4.50 1 to 2 hours: £8.80
2 to 4 hours: £11.80 4 to 5 Hrs: £13.00 5 Hrs and Over: £15.00
A beautiful costal flat walk or a circular route that takes you to Mudeford spit a sandy beach famous for its beach houses. A great option for buggies and scooters, dog friendly as well. If tired legs for the way back to the car park you can hop on the overland train.
91 locals recommend
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
BroadwayA beautiful costal flat walk or a circular route that takes you to Mudeford spit a sandy beach famous for its beach houses. A great option for buggies and scooters, dog friendly as well. If tired legs for the way back to the car park you can hop on the overland train.
Opposite to Hengistbury Head this popular sandy beach is worth a visit. Crabbing options, few good restaurant options including the Noisy Lobster. Nice walk from here down to Mudeford Quay.
64 locals recommend
Avon Beach
Opposite to Hengistbury Head this popular sandy beach is worth a visit. Crabbing options, few good restaurant options including the Noisy Lobster. Nice walk from here down to Mudeford Quay.
A few miles away this is worth a visit, children love running down the banks of the 12th century castle, explore further and you come to a large lake with amphitheatre. 8 acres of garden follow the river. Great local place for a picnic and an explore!
The Moot
A few miles away this is worth a visit, children love running down the banks of the 12th century castle, explore further and you come to a large lake with amphitheatre. 8 acres of garden follow the river. Great local place for a picnic and an explore!
Fun swimming pool with a fab lazy river and flume. Booking essential.
29 locals recommend
Romsey Rapids Sports Complex
Southampton RoadFun swimming pool with a fab lazy river and flume. Booking essential.
Frankie's Fun Factory
Greatbridge RoadUseful wet day option. Really large play area and place to buy food.
6.5 miles away. A very special place, beautiful gardens with fairy doors and a play ground to fuel children's imagination. Well worth a visit if you have time!
41 locals recommend
Furzey Gardens
School Lane6.5 miles away. A very special place, beautiful gardens with fairy doors and a play ground to fuel children's imagination. Well worth a visit if you have time!
A really lovely place off the A36 where you can buy lavender from the nursery and/or have tea and cake in the tearoom. A real treat.
18 locals recommend
New Forest Lavender Farm
Giles LaneA really lovely place off the A36 where you can buy lavender from the nursery and/or have tea and cake in the tearoom. A real treat.
11 miles away. New Forest Wildlife park makes a great family trip. The butterfly room is open in Summer months
98 locals recommend
New Forest Wildlife Park
Deerleap Lane11 miles away. New Forest Wildlife park makes a great family trip. The butterfly room is open in Summer months
Drinks
A real favourite with locals and recently refurbished. The inside is tiny but there is a large beer garden and a marquee at the back. Lovely walk/ cycle from our house into the woods onto the tracks that lead to Hamptworth.
9 locals recommend
Cuckoo Inn Hamptworth
A real favourite with locals and recently refurbished. The inside is tiny but there is a large beer garden and a marquee at the back. Lovely walk/ cycle from our house into the woods onto the tracks that lead to Hamptworth.