"Villages of the New Forest"

Places inside of the New Forest

The New Forest National Park:

ASHURST

Ashurst village in the New Forest has Bed and Breakfast Guest Houses, 4 restaurants, 3 bars, a mini-market, newsagents and post office etc.. Ashurst railway stations which is on the London - Southampton - Poole line. Regular Bus service to Southampton and Lymington. Bicycle hire shop is also available within Lyndhurst.


ASHLEY

Bed and Breakfast and self catering holiday accommodation in Ashley, New Forest.


BARTON ON SEA

Much of Barton on Sea would appear to the visitor to be a pleasant seaside area with wonderful views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight, surrounded by a pleasant residential area. It is in addition an area of particular scientific interest.


BEAULIEU

Beaulieu was called "Bellus Locus Regis" (The beautiful place of the King) when King John gave the grounds of his hunting lodge to the Cistercian monks in 1204. There are both Stone Age and Bronze Age traces in the Parish, but the Abbey and its associated buildings are of the greatest interest; this interest is not just confined to the Abbey building complex (as it would now be called) but includes the remains of the chapels at Park Farm and St. Leonards. There are traces of mediaeval granges at Otterwood, Bouvery, and possibly at Sowley. In the Parish is the Hamlet at Bucklers Hard where the wooden walled battleships were built by the master builder, Henry Adams.


BRAMSHAW

Bramshaw was partly in Wiltshire until the "County of Southampton Act 1894" put it all into Hampshire. The ancient church had its nave in Wiltshire and its chancel in Hampshire. The name means "Bramble Wood" and we still have the place names of Bramble Hill and Blackthorne Copse. The hamlets of Brook and Fritham are in this Parish. An excellent view can be obtained from Pipers Wait, the high point in the New Forest, being 128 metres above mean sea level. Stone Age implements have been found in this Parish, and there are remains of Iron Age barrows.


BRANSGORE

Bransgore is a village in the new forest of approximately four thousand inhabitants. All age groups are represented with large numbers of families although our elder citizens, with perhaps more time to enjoy their surroundings, seem to be more 'active' in the village. There is a good community spirit with good social and commercial amenities. Like many communities of this size and position away from major facilities there is a slight difficulty in keeping some of our teenagers amused, but hopefully the new sports field complex will go some way to relieving this. Three local pubs, a church, primary school and a convenient row of shops. Post Office, doctors, opticians, vets, there is virtually all you ever need. The various clubs, societies etc use a myriad of meeting halls situated throughout the village. Most are well kept and highly used. There is already a playing field, large enough for four football pitches and a children's playground. This is the location of our very well supported 'Village fun day' event which is held each summer. As mentioned above, we are developing a whole new complex to include faculties for tennis, cricket and a whole host of other sports. Popular destination for New Forest Accommodation, Holidays and Self-Catering.


BROCKENHURST

Brockenhurst - the Benidorm of the New Forest During the high season gets very, very busy with many tourists clogging the local roads and scenic walks. Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire, lies within the Heritage Area of the New Forest - William the Conqueror's forest is a unique landscape of international renown. The European Union is funding work to restore and preserve this. Europe's largest surviving area of ancient pasture woodland. Consideration is being given to creating a National Park. The New Forest is all around you and wild ponies, deer and cows roam at will. The Rhinefield Ornamental Drive is worth a visit, especially when the rhododendrons are in bloom in the spring.


BURLEY

Burley probably derives from the Saxon "bury" which usually denoted an Iron Age hill fort (i.e. Castle Hill). Between 1680 and 1786 the Bailiwick of Burley was ruled by the Dukes of Bolton. The devouring Bisterne Dragon is said to have had a lair on Burley Beacon. The village has strong smuggling associations.


CADNAM

Cadnam is a village situated in Hampshire, UK, within the boundaries of the New Forest National Park. The village has existed since the medieval period, when it was (and still is) an important crossroads between Southampton and the towns of Bournemouth and Poole. Etymologically, the village was named after the farmstead (or "ham") of a man named Cadda. Currently, Cadnam is included in the Parish of Copythorne, a smaller village lying a mile to the north. The start (Junction 1) of the M27 motorway is at Cadnam. There are a number of pubs in Cadnam, including the White Hart (After White Hart), and The Sir John Barleycorn (After John Barleycorn). There is also a hotel, The Bartley Lodge Hotel, and a Methodist Church which is currently closed for redecorating. Services are instead being held at the Copythorne Parish Hall. Surrounding villages are Copythorne, and Bartley.


DIBDEN PURLIEU

Dibden Purlieu, Hythe, the conservation area of Old Hythe, Waterfront Green, Hythe Pier and facing Southampton Water. The open walks of the New Forest are just a 5 minutes drive. The village, together with its mixture of Georgian, Victorian and modern architecture, has many shops and is fortunate to have a small Waitrose supermarket. There are a variety of local pubs and restaurants within the village and marina.


ELING

Eling Tide Mill is on the southern edge of Totton & Eling, just outside the New Forest, and is the only tide mill in the world that is still producing flour on a regular basis. It has a fascinating history and is very much part of our industrial and agricultural heritage. Milling times vary from day to day according to the tide, so please check the Eling Tide Mill website for further details. As well as the Mill, there is a lot more to Eling than might be expected - a hidden gem on Southampton Water.


EMERY DOWN

Emery Down, near Lyndhurst, New Forest, Hampshire. For some Lyndhurst is just a thoroughfare for the journey to Southampton, but if those people driving through stopped in the village they would discover just how much it has to offer.


EVERTON

Everton is a village on the edge of the New Forest in the civil parish of Hordle, near Lymington, in the English county of Hampshire.


FAWLEY

The village of Fawley near the New Forest in Hampshire


FORDINGBRIDGE

Fordingbridge is a former market town with a population of 6,000, on the River Avon and the A338 road in the west of Hampshire, England, near to the Dorset and Wiltshire borders and on the edge of the New Forest. It is within easy reach of the city of Salisbury, and the seaside resort of Bournemouth. The Avon Valley Path passes through the town.


FRITHAM

Fritham is a small village in the New Forest Hampshire, England. It lies in the north of the New Forest, near the Wiltshire border.


HIGHCLIFFE

Highcliffe on Sea (usually abbreviated to Highcliffe) is a small town in the borough of Christchurch, Dorset in southern England. It forms part of the South East Dorset conurbation along the English Channel coast. As of 2003, Highcliffe has the highest percentage of its population over 60 in England and Wales, roughly 70% of its residents.


HINTON

Hinton - NEAR CHRISTCHURCH is just outside the New Forest. Famous for it's Hinton Ampner Garden. Scented plants, unexpected vistas, and glorious countryside combine to provide year-round interest in this splendid 20th century shrub garden. The garden achieves the vision of tranquility of its creator, Ralph Dutton, by uniting a formal design with varied and informal plantings in pastel shades.


HORDLE

Hordle is a small (population approximately 6000) village that lies in between the cities of Bournemouth and Southampton on the south coast of England. It is bordered by the towns of Lymington, New Milton and Ashley. Hordle lies within 2 miles of the boundary to the New Forest and also roughly 2 miles to the sea.


HURN

Hurn is a village in south east Dorset, England, situated between the River Stour and River Avon in Christchurch borough, five miles north east of Bournemouth city centre. The village has a population of 468 (2001). Hurn village is the location of Bournemouth International Airport.


HYTHE

Hythe near to the New Forest. One of the main towns on the 'Waterside' with panoramic views of Southampton Water. The old part of Hythe has Georgian and Victorian buildings and a long Victorian Pier along which a narrow gauge railway takes passengers to the ferry for Southampton.. The open walks of the New Forest are just a 5 minutes drive. The village, together with its mixture of Georgian, Victorian and modern architecture, has many shops and is fortunate to have a small Waitrose supermarket. There are a variety of local pubs and restaurants within the village and marina.


LANDFORD

Landford lies in the extreme south-east of Wiltshire, sandwiched between Whiteparish and Redlynch and bordering the New Forest in Hampshire parishes of Plaitford, once in Wiltshire, and West Wellow.


LYMINGTON

Lymington is a port on the Solent, in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England. It is to the east of the Bournemouth conurbation, and faces Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight which is connected to it by a car ferry, operated by Wightlink. The town has a large tourist industry, based on proximity to the New Forest and the harbour. It is a major yachting centre with a three marinas. According to the 2001 census the Lymington urban area had a population of about 14,000.


LYMINGTON TOWN

Lymington is particularly famous for its smuggling history, and under the High Street are smuggler's tunnels which run from the old inns to the town quay. These are no longer open to the public, as they are deemed to be dangerous.


LYNDHURST

A must for any visitor to Lyndhurst is the New Forest Museum, an unique guide into the Forest's history and heritage. The museum details the development of the Forest since its creation by William the Conqueror, and provides a first-hand exhibition of life and work in the Forest and demonstrates the best the Forest has to offer.


MILFORD ON SEA

The large village of Milford on Sea is located on the south coast of England in the county of Hampshire near to the New Forest. With a population of approximately 4,000, Milford has a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs in its high street, which borders the village green.


MINSTEAD

Minstead is a small one-shop village in the New Forest, Hampshire, about 2 miles north of Lyndhurst.


NEW MILTON

New Milton - Milton Parish, just South of the New Forest boundary, is made up of many separate manors. Bashley was mentioned in 1053, and again in the Domesday Survey as being under Priory ownership. Domesday also mentioned Milton, Barton, Wootton, Fernhill and Ashley.


NOMANSLAND

Nomansland is a village situated at the North of the New Forest in Southern England. It is unique in that it can trace the origin of its name to a specific date, October 23, 1802.


OWER

Ower in the New Forest. Paulton's Park is an amusement park situated in the village of Ower near Romsey in Hampshire, England. The name is derived from Paultons House, the house that used to be on the grounds before a fire. The park has three roller coasters.


REDLYNCH

Redlynch is an agricultural village located in the southeast of Wiltshire, near the New Forest, England, in the Salisbury district.


RINGWOOD

Ringwood is a town in Hampshire, England, on the River Avon, west of the New Forest and north of Bournemouth. The town was traditionally an agricultural centre, but since the closure of its cattle market in 1989, it has increasingly become a dormitory town.


ROMSEY

Romsey is a small market town, near the New Forest in the county of Hampshire, England. It is 8 miles (13 km) north-west of Southampton and 11 miles (18 km) south-west of Winchester. Just over 13,000 people live in Romsey, which has an area of about 4.93 square kilometres. (*more information at bottom of page)


SWAY

Sway is a village in the New Forest in Hampshire in England. The parish was formed in 1849, when 2208 acres were taken from the extensive parish of Boldre. The village has a station on the main line from Weymouth and Bournemouth to Southampton and London Waterloo with train services operated by South West Trains. From Brockenhurst, one can catch the "Lymington Flyer" services connect with the ferry to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. Much of the children's novel The Children of The New Forest, written by Captain Marryat was set in the countryside surrounding Sway.


WINSOR

Winsor is a village situated in Hampshire, UK, within the boundaries of the New Forest National Park. Surrounding villages are Copythorne, Netley Marsh and Bartley


WOODGREEN

Woodgreen in the New Forest. The Parish was previously part of the Godshill Tithing. The village lies between Breamore and Hale to the East of the River Avon.


WOODLANDS

Woodlands near Ashurst in the New Forest.