How many days should I spend in New Forest?

How many days do you need for the New Forest? We often go for a day trip to the New Forest. However, to make the most of this national park, allow between 2 and 5 days. This gives time for fantastic hikes and bike rides, a visit to the main villages, tourist attractions and Hampshire coast.



People Also Ask

On average people spend between 2½ to 5 hours visiting our park.

MORE DETAILS

The New Forest National Park has over 30,000ha of open access countryside and 325km of public rights of way for you to explore and enjoy. The Open Forest is a large area of countryside over which there is the right to roam on foot, and the right to roam on horseback over some areas.

MORE DETAILS

The New Forest is served by a public bus network, New Forest Tour, which provides the opportunity to travel around the area by bus. If you have any queries regarding bus travel, please contact Bluestar on 01202 338 421, or Morebus on 01202 338 420.

MORE DETAILS

To become a commoner you essentially have to buy some land that comes with the right to common on the new forest. Commoners are those who occupy land or property to which privileges known as 'rights of common' are attached, which includes the right to graze stock on the Open Forest.

MORE DETAILS

Lyndhurst. Lyndhurst, located in the center of the New Forest, is one of the most picturesque communities in the region. There are several nice places to eat and shop, and the New Forest Centre is a great place to learn about the area's rich history and culture.

MORE DETAILS