Black Knowl Club SiteExplore the New Forest

Places to see and things to do in the local area

Highcli�e

Lymington

Poole

LytchettMinster

Witchampton

Brockenhurst

Rockford

Ferndown

Cranborne

SixpennyHandley

BurleyRingwood

ChristchurchYarmouth

Fareham

Lee-on-the-Solent

Eastleigh

Lyndhurst

Beaulieu

Minstead

Bournemouth

Southampton

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Visit AdventureNational Motor Museum BeaulieuVisit the world famous Museum, Palace House (home of the Montagu family) and abbey ruins.

Buckler’s Hard Maritime MuseumPicturesque 18th century village on the banks of the River Beaulieu, where some of Nelson’s fleet were built.

Highcliffe CastleBuilt in the 1830s set in clifftop grounds with access to the Christchurch Coastal path.

Exbury Gardens and Steam RailwayWorld famous woodland gardens with a steam railway.

Go Ballistic PaintballThe paintball experience of a lifetime!

Horse RidingRiding is a great way to explore the New Forest, and there are a number of stables nearby.

Bird WatchingVisit the RSPB reserve at the ancient Garston Wood, a magnificent setting for bird and wildlife spotting.

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Exbury Gardens

Make the most of your time

Cycle

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National Cycle NetworkThe nearest National Cycle Network route to this site is 2, the Southampton to Exeter railway path.The New Forest around Brockenhurst has an extensive and beautiful cycle way network. There are routes in the Activities file in the Information Room and maps for sale in the Shop.

Isle of WightMiles of stunning coastline views and beaches, history and heritage.

LyndhurstThe ‘capital’ of the area since William the Conqueror established his hunting grounds here.

SouthamptonEverything you would expect from a port side city.

Isle of Wight

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WalkNew Forest National Park The unique landscape of the New Forest makes ideal walking; explore the ancient woodland, lowland heath and cliff top walks.

Routes are available in the information room. There is also a walking festival in September/October with many bookable guided walks.

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New Forest National Park

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Watch the deer in the adjoining fields, you may even spot a few white stags!

Enjoy the walk into Brockenhurst, just less than 2 miles across heathland. Enjoy delightful tea rooms and treat yourself to scrumptious cakes and bread.

We found the best beach to take dogs to was Shell Bay.

Visitor’s top tips

The Saturday morning market at Lymington has always been a must.

The train service from Brockenhurst is excellent and opens up lots of different days out, particularly if you have bikes.

Don’t forget your bike, there’s plenty of places to cycle.

Try the salt water swimming pool at Lymington, we thought it was excellent.

SupermarketsTesco Express in Brockenhurst, 2 miles.Petrol StationEsso 2.2 miles

Swimming poolLymington has a Leisure Centre and Lido, 8 miles.Tourist InformationIn Lyndhurst.

Public transportThe bus service operates from the Railway Station in Brockenhurst - 2 miles.

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