Location & Attractions

The New Forest is a former royal hunting area created in 1079 by William I (William the Conqueror) as a hunting area, principally of deer.

It is a unique area of historical, ecological and agricultural significance, and retains many of the rural practices conceded by the Crown in historical times to local people. Principal of these is the pasturing of ponies, cattle, pigs and donkeys in the open Forest.

This beautiful forest is an outstanding recreational area for walking and riding and has recently been designated a National Park.