As you enter the New Forest today, you appear to step backwards in time to over nine centuries ago when William the Conqueror used to ride his horses through the Forest. The landscape is unique and traditions exist here that are unchanged since mediaeval times. The New Forest’s ancient woodlands and wilderness heaths remain largely intact, earning the area national and international status.

This most English of forests continues to be a living and working community where ponies and cattle still have the right of way as they freely graze the land. Deeper in the forest, wild deer browse beneath the canopies of mighty oak and beech – national scenes unchanged by the modern world.

Just down the road lies the historic town of Christchurch. Christchurch’s unique combination of fascinating heritage, beautiful coastline, peaceful rivers and spectacular natural harbour appeals to all ages and provides all the ingredients to make your visit extra special.