The reasons are simple and start with the many different picnic and walks that are offered in this centuries old place that was once used as a hunting ground for kings. The natural beauty has been an attraction for that long surprisingly and today's visitors will be treated to the convenience of the National Park's 137 car parks that offer a splendid starting point for a nature walk or cycle.
Expert Guides For Your Natural Walks
Of course you can drive through certain points in the forest, but then you'll miss all the natural beauty and local attractions like the Beaulieu Motor Museum or the nearby Rockbourne Roman Villa to name just a few. In fact there are so many different things to see and do in the New Forest guides website has conveniently classified them to make for easy planning.
For example, there are some outstanding picnics and walks that you can take including a trip to the Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary. This is the place that offers a deer watching platform where you can take photos of the local fallow herd. Another walk here will take you through the Bolderwood Arboretum that was first started in the 1800s, and if you are nice and quiet you may stumble across roaming deer herds just off the beaten track.
When You're Looking for More Physical Activities.
Hiking and cycling is a great natural experience, but there are those who might want something of a more physical nature from their stay, and The New Forest offers that as well. The Calshot Spit offers a great location for those who are looking to try their hands at canoeing and even windsurfing and for those who don't really want to play on the liquid water, the Calshot Activities Centre offers snowboarding and skiing as well when things turn a little colder.
A Salute To The History Of The Forest
Of course there's a salute to The New Forest's history as well so that you can get a fully rounded idea of what the place is all about and how it has evolved over the years. Lyndhurst is the location for this stop and once at The New Forest Museum, you'll been treated to areas that have been rebuilt and refurbished so that everyone including classes of school children will find it rewarding and educational.
There's something for everyone here at The New Forest. With a host of natural trails and other wonders, architecture and many stimulating activities, you'll find something to enjoy regardless of whether you're traveling as a family on vacation or a smaller group out for a quiet and personal holiday.
Author Dave Talbot: The New Forest National Park is one of the newest National Parks in the world but its beauty has been admired for centuries. To find out more about The New Forest or New Forest Accommodation visit the newforestguides.com website.
