Beautiful big National Park! Plenty of places to explore, beautiful paths to hike with quite a few car parks to allow you to explore different areas. There are quite a lot of wild horses roaming around the National Park, it won't be difficult to find them! They will come rather close to your car if you allow them to be in peace. It's good that there aren't many places to stay and eat, which means that the area is quiet.

🐴please remember to drive slow around bends, there are horses everywhere, and some go on the road!🐴 I've always loved this place! I went here to look for the famous blubelle fields, but unfortunately was quite unsuccessful. However, instead I found a lovely little hotel and restaurant called "the pig". I Highly recommend a visit there. A very wonderful place and a good stop for some lemonade and a rest.

Was one of the lucky ones to stay smack bang in the middle of The New Forest, what a treat. Very bizarre feeling/sighting coming from the big smoke to a place where horses, cow’s, ponies, donkeys roam free as they like. There are scattered pubs along the way with great views. It’s definitely worth while driving all the way round and having a good walk within.

Great open areas for walking, there was also ponies grazing. The trees were wonderful spent a lot of time just looking up into the canopy.

The New Forest National Park is a wonderful place. Many different types of trees and length/ location of walks. There are car parks dotted throughout the park (not all have public toilets, so check before you travel) and many of the larger car parks during the summer are visited by ice cream vans. We must keep our New Forest clean and safe for generations for years to come, so please take your rubbish with you, don't pet the pony's and enjoy the space.

An incredibly diverse national park with lots of different car parks, some with toilets. Lots of walks or cycling routes. And of course, the New Forest ponies to observe in a natural habitat for them

The views were extremely beautiful!!! Although the beach was mostly rocks i loved swimming in the sea! I am definitely going again!

This destination is perfect for families with its stunning natural scenery, free-roaming wildlife, and wonderful landscape. It's a true paradise for nature lovers, offering a glimpse into the beauty of the outdoors. Whether you're looking for adventure or just relaxation, there's something for everyone to enjoy. So pack your bags and escape to this breathtaking destination where memories are made and experiences are never forgotten.

Beautiful location, perfect scenery, plenty of wild horses, cute little towns, plenty of day camping sites, what more can I say? It’s just gorgeous! Absolutely love visiting New Forest.

It's a small village so one can plan for one day outing. You can do cycling, trekking and many more activities which depends on weather conditions like archery and water sports. It's silent and isolated so go prepared. Peaceful place and of course forest.

Went for the week and walked quite a few miles. Saw ponies with foals, deers and even donkeys with foals in Brockenhurst. So many nice pubs to stop and eat in. Very peaceful as its so large you can easily escape the crowds.

I had an incredible visit to the New Forest National Park, and it's safe to say that we'd love to come back here again. The natural beauty of this place is simply enchanting. During our recent trip, we decided to explore some of the charming little towns that dot the landscape. Beaulieu left us awe-struck with its picturesque setting and the delightful sight of donkeys leisurely strolling around the village. Milford on Sea offered us amazing sea walks, with the crashing waves creating a soothing ambiance. And Lyndhurst was an absolute gem; we embarked on a captivating town walk, discovering an old church that seemed to have a story around every corner. To top it off, we enjoyed a delectable cup of coffee at the New Forest Coffee Shop, making our visit even more memorable. The New Forest National Park offers a perfect blend of natural wonders and quaint, historic towns, making it a destination that leaves you yearning for more. We're already looking forward to our next adventure in this enchanting place.

Staying in a chocolate box thatched cottage. Owners are lovely.. New Forest is beautiful. Lovely routes to walk. Come and see the animals roaming free.

Brilliant area to wander with dog,picnic,see the horses and ponies,lovely views over heather covered moorland,well worth a visit as is the quaint villages around, Burley and Brockenhurst recommended, the Forester in Brockenhurst is very good value for excellent food etc.

Such a lovely part of the UK. Always enjoy visiting the new forest due to the abundance of wildlife. We were lucky to see loads of ponies, donkeys, cows including Highland cattle and pigs during our recent visit. Loads of well maintained free car parks, many with public toilets. Variety of walks but the fact you can simply wander freely means you can explore without seeing another soul. Lovely villages scattered throughout the park. It is a fabulous place to visit and highly recommended.

Parked at Kingswood Oak to explore the forest. There were lovely wide tracks. We had our 3yr old with us who was happy to walk, but the terrain would have been suitable for a robust buggy. Beautiful scenery and it was quiet. When we got back the carpark had overflowed onto the road, so probably best to get there early.

Fantastic place to visit! So much to do and to see. Very impressed with how the place is clean and looked after.

Cannot say anything less than amazing. Such a calm atmosphere. Sticking to the paths but then still having the horses comfortably come along within 2 metres never gets old. Could end up wandering around for hours enjoying how nature is meant to be. Really wanted to give a horse a cuddle though.

I really enjoyed Oaknell, it was peaceful, and relaxing. Everywhere was clean and tidy, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back, great if you just want basic facilities, and a wild camping feel amongst the forest animals.

Lovely place. Went down a lane restricted to 40mph and also equipped cattle grids. Amazing scenery and wild horses. Saw some goals also. I wish the lane was restricted to a lower speed as when I was here, some drivers abused the speed and beeped their horns to shift the horses.

It is a very beautiful area. Lots of birds and an SSSI and nature reserve, too. It's lovely for a walk along the shoreline, although beware that there are mud flats and you can walk suddenly be up to your knees in mud. My dog had a wonderful time there.

Just spectacular. Stayed at Matley Woods site in our Moho. Mark & Fiona the Wardens were great people. We went twice on our road trip 💕

This is my happy place. Beautiful place to visit. Please drive carefully. Can get very busy in school holidays though.

Took a quick drive through here on my way home from holiday in Bournemouth and managed to capture several photos of horses. It was amazing. Was surprised to see them so close to the road.

A wonderful place to visit at any time of year. The scenery will always be different according to the season and if you go at quiet times can be very peaceful. I'm normally there early in the morning sometimes just me it seems. As I live quite close I don't use it as a holiday destination, but there are lots of things to do and best start is the visitor centre at Lyndhurst for all the info.

This was booked as a birthday surprise. Absolutely amazing place, fabulous lodge everything top range and beautifully equiped. The shops, restaurant and pub all set in the ambience of the New Forest, tranquil and peaceful. Would recommend very highly.

Easy motorway access and then smaller roads. Huge park for outdoor rising cycling. Walking, etc . Lots to see and do. Suggest to preplan a list and route and book accomodation centrally to make the most of the area. Food and drink easily available .

Its a very big park and new forest area is a very quite area. very nice houses and farms. Such a lovely area . We see lots Horses, cows and sheeps during our visit.

Lovely forest with great walks and wildlife. A great place to visit and enjoy.

If you like to have short walks, long walks, cycling, this is a heaven. It is very well managed. There are many trails and free car parks. Beginning of October is a good time to enjoy the place, very quiet, hardly any people around except locals walking their dogs.

OMG!! Wow wow wow what a STUNNING PLACE THIS IS!!! set in stunning location, and free parking, plenty of walks, pathways, scenic views, horses ponys donkeys, to see roaming free in this massive forestry parkland. You will not be DISAPPOINTED with the walks you find, the pathways you take, the views you see, the horses, donkeys you meet. Either going walking or an adventure day out with your children or just you and your dog/s there's plenty to take In, creatures to see, lots of wildlife to go and explore in stunning surroundings THIS IS A MUST PLACE TO VISIT you will be blown away with the stunning surroundings and views are breathtaking.

Ponies and donkeys roaming free. Also deer and lots of other wildlife if you can spot them. Wonderful place for motorbikes and open top cars. Designated campsites or camp wild if you leave nothing but footprints.

As we were in the area, we stopped off to see The Rufus Stone Monument. We had a walk around the woodland and saw some interesting fungi. There is a car park and woodland walks. There are no facilities onsite but a short walk/drive away is a pub called the Sir Walter Tyrrell.

I love the new forest, been coming since I was a kid. Almost a home from home.

Another lovely place to visit in the New Forest with dogs. Free public toilets in the main car park, but no facilities such as cafe for a warm drink after walking through the forest.

Beautiful views and walks with the dog's, very peaceful and tranquil. Such a beautiful part of out world, love the wild animals that roam. Little bit of heaven on our door step

Such a beautiful national park. Fresh air, beautiful views, ponies and donkeys roaming around freely. Great for a walk in nature. Please drive carefully around there as donkeys, ponies and cows are constantly on the middle of the road. Sadly I saw some drivers being quite disrespectful. Highly recommended a visit to this little piece of paradise on earth!

Beautiful forest walks with streams and wildlife. Birdsong, deer calling, ponies playing. Car parks close to cycle paths and walkways.

Magical place. Had a chance to connect with nature while camping there. Beautiful place for walking. At some campsites we were allowed to have fire. We saw lots of animals free in the forest. Had a chance to feed some beautiful horses.

Went there in autumn. The leaves covering the ground and colours of the trees were mesmerising, but the free roaming horses are what make it a unique place. Simply beautiful and worth the drive.

Beautiful, especially with autumn colours!

Love this place. The peace and tranquility is outstanding. Nature at its best.

BEAUTIFUL. Lovely place to hike. Lots of wildlife. Most of them run away from you but some get close (as you can see from the picture below). Managed to find a beautiful lake and watch the sunset in the distance.

Great place to see wild life mostly freely walking horses and beautiful green grounds in between dense forests.

What an awe inspiring place, so nice to see that there are still places like this in the world that is still here for us all to visit and take in. Well worth the visit, but please respect the surroundings and wild life

Beautiful area to stay, usually a village within walking distance, great for cycling..

A magical place and a must visit. Brockenhurst is a hidden gem with some great pubs and food places. Also has its own train station

Beautiful countryside with plenty of places to walk and cycle. A number of car parks around. Will definitely visit again.