The New Forest can be found in Hampshire in the South of England. The New Forest is located close to Bournemouth and Southampton and has some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. You will find a whole host of amazing family tourist attractions you can visit nearby too. These include Paultons Park, Beaulieu National Motor Park and Marwell Zoo which are all a short drive from the heart of the New Forest. The New Forest is also the perfect holiday destination for cyclists, ramblers and equestrian enthusiasts. The terrain of the New Forest is the perfect for long cycling trips, horse rides or long summer walks. The area is also full of wildlife from the ducks, geese and swans to the free roaming deer and horses that can be seen. There are things to do and see for all visitors to the New Forest both young and old. If you are thinking of visiting the New Forest then here are 3 tips for getting the most out of your visit.

1. Take A Tour – There are a number of different tours that will take you around the New Forest. The open bus tour is hosted by an official guide who will detail all the different attractions and things you can do throughout the area. The other great thing about this tour is that you receive discounts on a lot of the attractions so it would be wise to take the tour at the start of your trip.

2. Accommodation – There are plenty of different sorts of accommodation available to visitors to the New Forest including B&Bs, hotels and campsites. One of the best types of accommodation for a family is to stay in New Forest holiday cottages. The great thing about cottages in the New Forest is they allow you to enjoy all the comforts of home. There are also plenty of larger, luxury cottages in the New Forest as well as those that are pet friendly and allow you to take your dog.

3. Eating Out – If you want an early morning taste sensation then I would recommend the New Forest Breakfast. It was created by a top chef and is made from a mix of locally sourced organic ingredients. You can sample this culinary breakfast at a number of local hotels, restaurants and family attractions and you should really try it.

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