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If you want a car free break, Brockenhurst is one of the best places to stay in the New Forest. It has a railway station in the heart of the village and branch line to the Georgian marine town of Lymington. London is just a 90 minute trip – perfect for a bolt hole weekend away.

Brockenhurst is in the centre of the New Forest. It’s a large, traditional English village displaying thatched cottages, quaint little lanes and gorgeous chocolate box picture perfect scenery. It’s a hotspot for visitors and locals to gather. It’s one of the largest villages in the area, yet its managed to preserve its countryside appeal and homely charm without the trappings of commercialism.  The vibe in the village is a gentle pace of life akin to how a generation lived fifty years ago. There’s no huge superstore, instead you will find a large selection of shops selling everything you’ll need for a holiday including grocer, butcher, baker, village post office and chemist as well as an array of interesting shops selling beautiful gifts, books and hobby crafts.

The most famous residents of the village are the free roaming New Forest ponies, cattle and donkeys. They are often seen around the village, at garden gates and in the high street peeping in to the shops in the hope of a carrot or two. Visitors love the novelty of shopping alongside four legged friends.

There are lots of great photo opportunities in and around the village. Head to the ford, known as ‘The Watersplash’ at the bottom of the high street.  You’ll often come across ponies and donkeys stopping off for a drink on their way to graze on the open forest which surrounds the village.

During warmer months’ visitors can head to a pretty picnic spot at Balmer Lawn. There’s lots of grass to lay out on as well as a shingle beach with shallow water overlooking the Lymington River – a great family spot!

It’s worth taking a look at the oldest church in the New Forest - St. Nicholas Parish Church which dates back to AD737. The church yard is just as fascinating. You’ll see an enormous Yew Tree to the left of the south entrance porch, that’s estimated to be over 1,000 years old. This is also a great spot to see a thick carpet of bluebells in the spring. Not far from the high street is the village hall which has a busy calendar of events throughout the year for locals and visitors to enjoy.

If you fancy some horseback riding, Brockenhurst Riding Stables based at the New Forest Activity Centre just outside the village have a great reputation. To hire bikes pop into Cyclexperience at the railway station, they have a large choice of bikes, electric bikes, tandems, tag-a-longs and children’s seats. There are lots of trails, routes and tracks from the village for bikes rides or walkers wanting anything from a short stroll to a daylong hike out in to the forest – pack a picnic and off you go.  

Brockenhurst also has a wonderful collection of coffee shops and cafes. Try Rosie Lea's Tea House & Bakery and The Buttery. There are super friendly pubs and restaurant’s serving great food, our favourites include The Snakecatcher, The Foresters Arms, Bistro 26 and a great Indian restaurant called Dynasty. There’s also a good fish and chip shop and Chinese take away.

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Surrounded by ancient woods and heathland, and also offering a vast array of shops and eateries on your doorstep, the vibrant village of Brockenhurst is a wonderful place to base your New Forest holiday.

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If you want a car free break, Brockenhurst is one of the best places to stay in the New Forest. It has a railway station in the heart of the village and branch line to the Georgian marine town of Lymington. London is just a 90 minute trip – perfect for a bolt hole weekend away.

Brockenhurst is in the centre of the New Forest. It’s a large, traditional English village displaying thatched cottages, quaint little lanes and gorgeous chocolate box picture perfect scenery. It’s a hotspot for visitors and locals to gather. It’s one of the largest villages in the area, yet its managed to preserve its countryside appeal and homely charm without the trappings of commercialism.  The vibe in the village is a gentle pace of life akin to how a generation lived fifty years ago. There’s no huge superstore, instead you will find a large selection of shops selling everything you’ll need for a holiday including grocer, butcher, baker, village post office and chemist as well as an array of interesting shops selling beautiful gifts, books and hobby crafts.

The most famous residents of the village are the free roaming New Forest ponies, cattle and donkeys. They are often seen around the village, at garden gates and in the high street peeping in to the shops in the hope of a carrot or two. Visitors love the novelty of shopping alongside four legged friends.

There are lots of great photo opportunities in and around the village. Head to the ford, known as ‘The Watersplash’ at the bottom of the high street.  You’ll often come across ponies and donkeys stopping off for a drink on their way to graze on the open forest which surrounds the village.

During warmer months’ visitors can head to a pretty picnic spot at Balmer Lawn. There’s lots of grass to lay out on as well as a shingle beach with shallow water overlooking the Lymington River – a great family spot!

It’s worth taking a look at the oldest church in the New Forest - St. Nicholas Parish Church which dates back to AD737. The church yard is just as fascinating. You’ll see an enormous Yew Tree to the left of the south entrance porch, that’s estimated to be over 1,000 years old. This is also a great spot to see a thick carpet of bluebells in the spring. Not far from the high street is the village hall which has a busy calendar of events throughout the year for locals and visitors to enjoy.

If you fancy some horseback riding, Brockenhurst Riding Stables based at the New Forest Activity Centre just outside the village have a great reputation. To hire bikes pop into Cyclexperience at the railway station, they have a large choice of bikes, electric bikes, tandems, tag-a-longs and children’s seats. There are lots of trails, routes and tracks from the village for bikes rides or walkers wanting anything from a short stroll to a daylong hike out in to the forest – pack a picnic and off you go.  

Brockenhurst also has a wonderful collection of coffee shops and cafes. Try Rosie Lea's Tea House & Bakery and The Buttery. There are super friendly pubs and restaurant’s serving great food, our favourites include The Snakecatcher, The Foresters Arms, Bistro 26 and a great Indian restaurant called Dynasty. There’s also a good fish and chip shop and Chinese take away.


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The New Forest Tours
(Less than a mile)

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The best way to explore the New Forest?  On a double decker bus of course!  New Forest Bus Tours give you an (almost) bird’s eye view of this spectacular part of the world, pottering through towns, villages and around its famed National Park, with all the planning done for you.  Make sure you’re selfie ready and simply pick your tour!

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Expensive but a great way to get around. The kids loved it!

August 2021


Great way to see the New Forest

August 2021


These are a good way of seeing the New Forrest.

June 2021


Great value for money and a super way to enjoy the forest

September 2019


Very enjoyable ride on the red route. Lovely views of the New Forest. We stopped at a couple of locations and had a meal in Fordingbridge. Ride on top gets a bit breezy taking a coat or jumper is a good idea.

August 2017


Jaunt E-bikes
(Less than a mile)

Jaunt-E Super Monkey bikes combine cutting edge  e-technology with a large dollop of retro style. The perfect way to explore the New Forest National Park and coastline. Collect your E-Bikes from their seaside bike hub in Keyhaven and you can head straight out onto miles of stunning coastal path and nature reserve. Alternatively they can deliver your bikes direct to your holiday cottage within the local area or meet you at a New Forest National Park car park. 

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Cyclexperience
(Less than a mile)

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An established family business in Brockenhurst, Cyclexperience has bicycles and electric bikes available to buy for all levels and skill sets, with hire centres nearby.  They also host a number of competitive mountain bike events and off road adventure races both locally and nationally for more competitive cyclists, not to mention workshops at their stores to keep your bike in good health. 

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Very helpful staff. The whole booking experience was so easy and the bike riding in the forest was truly a special memory we will treasure. My legs were so worn out the following day I went for an electric bike which was awesome!

April 2024


So friendly, helpful and flexible.

November 2023


Easy to book online. The bike was ready to collect when we arrived. The gravel bike was great and looked new. The staff could not have been more helpful.

October 2023


Cyclexperience were very helpful and efficient. I had booked our bikes for the wrong day but they helped me sort it out with no problems at all. The bikes were in excellent condition. I would definitely use them again.

August 2022


Fantastic service, bikes ready and waiting for us. no issue with the bikes on the ride and plenty of battery for the 30 mile ride that we did. Will definitely book again.

April 2022


Great service good bikes and easy trails

November 2021


£17 a day to hire a bike , helmet and bike lock . Clear instructions for routes through the forest . A wonderful day out with nature , all off road and safe . Loved it

October 2021


Great way to see the forest at a very reasonable price.

August 2021


A really good set up with very helpful staff. We hired a couple of bikes for the day and followed a couple of the routes given to us by Cyclexperience, really good fun and a very enjoyable way to see the forest.

July 2021


Brilliant level of service and excellent bikes. Thank you for letting us keep the bikes overnight. It allowed us to capitalise on the good weather.

August 2020


Good experience. Book early in peak holiday season otherwise none to be had! Read T&C carefully and comply if you don't want to incur extra cost?

August 2019


We had a fantastic day, the weather was good, the bikes were good, the maps were good, the signposting was good. We spent 6 hours out and about and 75% was off road, those bits on road were quiet. Would recommend this to everyone as there were routes suitable for all abilities.

June 2019


Fab value, excellent map, comfy bike, easy access to Balmer Lawn, fab day for us two inexperienced cyclistsb

November 2017


Ford Farm Stables
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On the outskirts of Brockenhurst, Ford Farm Stables is in the heart of the New Forest, surrounded by acres of heath and woodland but still within 10 minutes walk of the local railway station which serves Southampton, Bournemouth and London Waterloo.  The riding stables caters to both novice and experienced riders and hosts children’s clubs and special days during the holidays as well.

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Friendly, a lovely little spot

September 2023


We are experienced riders and my daughter and I booked In advance to go on a 2 hr hack . It was easy to arrange Via email with Trudy the owner beforehand . We filled out a registration form which asked about our riding ability on arrival and then We were off . We had two sensible horses and our guide Hannah was lovely . We thoroughly enjoyed our hack through some beautiful countryside and saw lots of ponies and foals . Great afternoon Thankyou Ford farm stables , we will be back I’m sure .

August 2020


Brockenhurst Golf Club
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An 18-hole golf course in the village of Brockenhurst, surrounded by the New Forest National Park, Brockenhurst Golf Club is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and beautiful landscapes.  Designed by Harry Colt, it is within easy reach of Southampton and Bournemouth, has a welcomeing bar and restaurant, is ideal for families, and green fees start at £40.

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An excellent course. Everybody was very welcoming. Some challenging and interesting holes.

August 2020

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