New Forest Attractions Listing
Use our New Forest sightseeing and attractions listings to help you make the most of your visit to the New Forest, or browse by location using the
map of attractions in the New Forest
, Hampshire SO42 7ZN
Tel +44 (0)1590 612345
Founded in 1204 by Cistercian monks the abbey provides a great insight into the monastic way of life. The former refectory is now the parish church. 'The Domus' has a beamed ceiling dating from the 15C.
John Montagu Building, , Hampshire SO42 7ZN
Tel +44 (0)1590 612345
The world famous Beaulieu containing 250 vehicles, including Bluebird and Golden Arrow. Also features a vintage & classic car exhibition, tracing the development of the motor industry since the late 19C.
John Montagu Building, , Hampshire SO42 7ZN
Tel +44 (0)1590 612345
A royal hunting lodge until 1204 when it became a Cistercian Abbey. Although most of the buildings were demolished after 1538, the Great Gatehouse remained & is the basis of the present home of the Montagu family.
Jet Heritage, Hangar 600, , Dorset BH23 6SE
Tel +44 (0)1202 580858
An aircraft museum with a difference. Ex-military vintage aircraft (e.g. Hunters & vampires) are restored & regularly flown here. Coupled with numerous static exhibitions, this makes an interesting day out.
Lymore Lane, , Hampshire SO41 0TX
Tel +44 (0)1590 642008
Visit these beautiful gardens featuring a raised lily pool leading into a walled garden.
, Hampshire SP6 2DF
Tel +44 (0)1725 512468
Discover a different way of life when villages were completely self-sufficient.. There is a fine collection of agricultural implements and tractors.
Broadlands, , Hampshire SO51 9ZE
Tel +44 (0)1794 505010
A beautiful 18C house which is the former home of the late Lord Mountbatton, featuring an exhibition in his memory.
Beaulieu, , Hampshire SO42 7XB
Tel +44 (0)1590 616203
Set amongst picturesque surroundings, the 18C shipbuilding village is one of the most attractive of its kind in Britain. Features include The Maritime Museum, reconstructed cottages & model ship displays.
Burnside Farm, Brook Hill, , Hampshire SO43 7JB
Tel +44 (0)7000 724667
An excellent way to discover the beauty & tranquility of the New Forest, & to experience it's abundant wildlife at first hand.
Calshot Spit, , Hampshire SO45 1BR
Tel +44 (0)1703 892077
A range of activities are available in this 16C coastal fortification including watersports, skiing and climbing.
, Hampshire SO45 1BR
Tel +44 (0)1703 892023
Built by Henry VIII in 1539, this castle has been used ever since due to its strategic location. During World War II, the castle was used as a base for air/sea rescue missions.
1mile SW of Newport, , Isle of Wight
Tel +44 (0)1983 522107
This medieval castle was used to imprison King Charles I. Climb down over 70 stairs to arrive at one of two wells which are set in the ground.
Quay Rd, , Dorset BH23 1BU
Tel +44 (0)1202 485804
A medieval monastic church exhibiting both Norman & Tudor architecture. Features of this church include 2 carved stone screens, 4 chantries & the famous ' Miraculous Beam'. There is a museum above the chapel that used to be a school.
c/o Arniss Riding Stables, , Hampshire SP6 1AP
Tel +44 (0)1425 654114
Take a horse-drawn ride through rural English countryside featuring wildlife & woodland along the way.
Beckford Road, , Isle of Wight PO31 7SG
Tel +44 (0)1983 293341
This collection of modern yachts includes Prince Philip's Coweslip. Also on display is the history of shipbuilding, and it's naval conection, over the centuries, illustrated by painting photographs & models.
Bridge Street, , Hampshire SP6 1AH
Tel +44 (0)1425 652450
An attractive display of wax & bisque dolls are featured from France, Germany & England.
The Toll Bridge, Eling, , Hampshire SO40 9HF
Tel +44 (0)1703 869575
This is the only tide mill in the world tat still produces flour on a regular basis. It was restored in 1980, & now contains a museum with an audio-visual presentation.
Exbury Estate Office, , Hampshire SO45 1AZ
Tel +44 (0)1703 891203
Over 200 acres of beautiful woodland set beside the Beaulieu River. Features include a fantastic array of rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias & camellias
Hursley, , Hampshire
Tel +44 (0)1962 846034
An attractive open park comprising of natural woodland & chalk downland.
, Hampshire SO43 7GL
Tel +44 (0)1703 812464
Set amongst 8 acres of beautiful landscape, the gardens boast a forest cottage which dates back to the 16C. Also featured are galleries displaying local paintings & craft.
