The Best New Forest Attractions & Activities

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu in Hampshire showcases over 250 vehicles, from early motoring pioneers to Formula 1 cars. Set within the Beaulieu estate, it combines automotive history with the abbey, gardens, and palace house.

over 70 exciting rides and attractions, set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New Forest National Park

housing one of the finest collections of fully restored motorcycles in the world, including factory racers and exotic prototypes

visit these beautiful gardens featuring a raised lily pool leading into a walled garden

Buckler’s Hard, on the Beaulieu River in the New Forest, is a historic shipbuilding village where Royal Navy vessels were built in the 18th century. Today it offers a museum, riverside walks, and insight into maritime heritage.

Exbury Gardens in Hampshire is a renowned 200-acre woodland garden, famous for its vibrant rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias. Set by the Beaulieu River, it offers scenic walks, a miniature steam railway, and seasonal displays of colour.

New Forest Wildlife Park in Hampshire is home to native and endangered species, including otters, wolves, bison, and wild boar. Set in woodland, it offers spacious enclosures, conservation focus, and family-friendly trails through nature.

Palace House in Beaulieu, Hampshire, is a grand country house and former abbey gatehouse. Surrounded by beautiful grounds and the Beaulieu River, it features historic interiors, family treasures, and is part of the wider Beaulieu attraction.

Palace House at Beaulieu in Hampshire is a former medieval abbey gatehouse transformed into a grand family home. Still lived in by the Montagu family, it features Victorian interiors, treasured collections, and beautiful riverside gardens.