When you start looking at all the activities and campsites there are to choose from when you’re considering visiting Dorset and the New Forest, it’s no wonder this is considered one of the best holiday destinations in the UK.

Many visitors want to start by walking through the New Forest National Park as there are many activities to enjoy including museums and other things to do on these scenic trails in and around the primeval forest.

Of course with so much open space there’s no need to feel cramped as this is the perfect getaway from city life and with over 134 parking lots located here there are plenty of opportunities to get out and have a nice walk when the mood suits, whether it’s one of the marked trails or you fancy some ad hoc hiking.

However, it’s not just the natural element that the park offers when it comes to the things to do and see when it comes to the New Forest and nearby Dorset. The Moors Valley offers fishing in the New Forest which can be a welcome break from more strenuous activities such as cycling and horse riding which are also popular in the area, but if you are feeling really adventurous you can also try the adventure trail in the Go Ape treetop. (or should I say try if you’re not too fit). Of course, there are other things that will captivate your holiday attention as you visit Dorset and The New Forest, and one of the most popular is the Beaulieu Motor Museum. Located in the town of Beaulieu, it was founded in 1952 by Edward John Barrington Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu de Beaulieu as a tribute to his father.

Visiting the new forest historically

There are as many different attractions here as you can imagine and the feeling of history is one of the biggest draws to the location. The New Forest Museum is one of those attractions that you must put on your list when you visit to gain a full understanding of the historical influences and previous residents of this amazing landscape. The museum is also a great place for children and there is nothing like learning about the culture of the forest.

Accommodation in New Forest

As you would expect with such a wide variety of things to do and see in the area, the diversity also extends to the type of accommodation you can find here. The New Forest has everything from self-catering caravans, thatched cottages and log cabins where you can come and go as you please to explore the many attractions, to luxury hotels that cater to your every wish and provide nothing more than the best five stars. foods.

When you’re thinking of visiting Dorset and the New Forest, you’ll need to have a good itinerary planned because there’s so much to do and see in this lovely part of England that you can easily get distracted by all the attractions on offer here. Those who have been there before say it’s best if you take the time to plan multiple trips to take it all in.