Stately homes and gardens
There are stately homes and museums at Beaulieu, Romsey, Breamore and the Isle of Wight with many more within a short drive away.
For the horticulturist, several wonderful gardens are situated within the New Forest. To name but a few...
- Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway
- Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
- Braxton Herb and Rose Garden
There is something for everyone in the New Forest both young and old including
- Beaulieu Motor museum
- Buckler's Hard
- Longdown Activity Farm
- ... and many more.
New Forest Safaris and Guided Tours
Take a four-wheel-drive safari in parts of the New Forest not open to the public. Discover beautiful woodland and seek out red, fallow and roe deer as well as other delightful creatures including fox, buzzard & kingfisher (Hotel pick up available). Only Sunday Safaris are available October to Easter.
Explore the secrets of the New Forest with a personal guide. Appreciate and understand the landscape and culture of this unique part of England. Discover the forest's special and diverse natural habitats. See for yourself the secrets of the forest in just a few hours. Your guide will help you have a tour that you will remember, forever. Travel in an air-conditioned people carrier, equipped with binoculars and an on-board library to help you identify the flora and fauna you see. Take a morning, afternoon or all day tour, with friends, family or colleagues. Leave less of a stranger, more as a friend, with a special sense of place, and an understanding of an ancient landscape.
Sailing
A short drive from the hotel lies both the Southampton water and The Solent. From the coast there are views over to the Isle of Wight, which hosts even more activities.
There are plenty of opportunities to get on the water, including day and evening cruises running out of the seaside towns. In particular Lymington runs a number of short or long cruises, see www.puffincruiseslymingtonquay.co.uk for an example of some of the cruises available. There is also the opportunity to go on fishing cruises.
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