Useful Links
New Forest National Park : About the New Forest National Park, its history, what it means for you and the latest news.
Children of the New Forest : Read about the New Forest of olden times. A free e-book from the fabulous Gutenberg project which aims to make available on-line all out of copyright books - Children of the New Forest by Captain Frederick Marryat.
The New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society : Absolutely everything to know about the New Forest ponies that roam around. There are some great pony pics here, look out for the action packed drifts ones.
New Forest Verderers : Information on the activities of the Verderers' Court, established in the late 19th Century to share in the management of an active working forest in South West Hampshire
The New Forest : The history and scenery of The New Forest. A comprehensive look at the New Forest, lovely photos, maps and lots of information.
Southampton University Geodata : A brief and general overview of the Forest and its flora and fauna.
Google Maps : Hours of fun. This link leads to a map of Brockenhurst, you can turn it into a satellite picture or a mix of map and satellite. You can also get directions to and from here and do a local search. Amazing.
Microsoft's Live Local : This site is fantastic. Absolutely amazing. Type in Brockenhurst, England in the seach box at the top of the page and away you go. Track down the Bird's Eye view of Brockenhurst and find your way around before you go!
Things to do, places to see
Beaulieu : Something for everyone. Get the low down on the National Motor Museum, Palace House and Gardens and Beaulieu Abbey. You can come back for FREE if you don't have time to view everything - ask for further details about this scheme when you arrive.
Bucklers Hard : Picturesque 18th century village on the banks of the Beaulieu River
Exbury Gardens : 200 acres of fab. gardens specializing in rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias with its own steam railway!
Cycle Experience : Hire your bikes on line, get them delivered to your door!
Hurst Castle : Take a ferry trip from Keyhaven to Henry VIII's Hurst Castle.
Lymington : Georgian market town (Saturdays) and top Solent sailing resort with a ferry terminal for the Isle of Wight.
Salisbury and Stonehenge : Salisbury's Gothic Cathedral was built between 1220 - 1258, it has the tallest spire in England. Nearby Stonehenge is a World Heritage Site. It is a prehistoric monument made of standing stones placed in a circle which aligns with the sun and stars.
Bath : T he Roman Baths at Bath were built about 2000 years ago. It is said to be the best preserved Roman religious spa from the ancient world.
Winchester : Links to the top attractions in Winchester: includes the Cathedral, which has 7th century origins; the Great Hall dating from the reign of William the Conqueror; and King Arthur's Round Table which is from the 14th century.
