On the southern edge of the National Park there is 40 miles of coastline where you won't just find sandy beaches to walk along. Ramble down shingle shorelines and dramatic clifftops, over headlands and through heathland and marshes and into picturesque harbours.

The New Forest is a National Park and free for all to enter. There are plenty of waymarked paths to walk and many picturesque villages to explore, whilst the miles of heath and woodland also make it an ideal location for outdoor pursuits such as horse riding, archery, and cycling.

The New Forest's proximity to an unspoilt coastline also means you can go from country to coast within minutes to set sail, kayak or try your hand at a spot of fishing.

Don't miss the nearby Buckler's Hard Maritime Museum or the  National Motor Museum, Beaulieu where you can admire an impressive automotive collection and manicured grounds or Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway, where you can spend hours wandering the beautiful gardens.

Other local attractions include:

Bolderwood Deer sanctuary

Winchester Cathedral

Highclere Castle

Blackwater Arboretum

Bournemouth seaside resort

National Motor Museum,

Exbury Gardens

The Knightwood Oak