New Forest District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular cities in New Forest District

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Southampton
Known for Friendly people, Excursions and Entertainment
Once one of Britain’s most vital ports, today this city is the gateway into centuries of Norman, Tudor and Victorian history and the rich ecology of Hampshire.

Reasons to visit

  • University of Southampton
  • Mayflower Theatre
  • St. Mary's Stadium
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Brockenhurst
Known for Friendly people, Forests and Relaxing
Escape to romantic Brockenhurst! Enjoy its forests, spas and dining.

Reasons to visit

  • Beaulieu National Motor Museum
  • Buckler's Hard
  • Beaulieu Abbey
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Christchurch
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Marinas
Escape to Christchurch! Enjoy its bars, castle and boating.

Reasons to visit

  • Mudeford Quay
  • Highcliffe Castle
  • Mudeford Sandbank
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Lymington
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Forests
Quaint Lymington is calling! Discover its spas, forests, theme park and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Milford on Sea Beach
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Lyndhurst
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Forests
Romantic Lyndhurst is calling! Discover its forests, dining, gardens and more.
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New Milton
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Sea
Trip time! Discover the local cuisine, seaside and beaches in relaxing New Milton.
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University of Southampton

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Tour an oceanographic research institute, watch independent theater productions and see designs by notable British architects at this 150-year-old university.
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