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Local Information
News, activities, attractions and our partners near the Red Shoot Camping Park
Local Area
The “Nova Foresta” or New Forest as it’s commonly known, was set aside as a royal hunting ground in 1079 by William the Conqueror. Today, he would probably still recognise much of the forest as the same place he hunted all those centuries ago with the landscape and many traditions unchanged since medieval times.
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Now, having achieved National Park status in 2005, it is a wonderful area to explore on foot, horseback or bicycle. The undisturbed scenery is home to enchanting forests; wild heathland; a wealth of bird, animal and plant life and of course, the famous New Forest ponies which are free to roam and graze the lawns of the forest at will.
Local Towns & Cities
If your holiday isn’t complete without a dip in the sea you won’t be disappointed. Just a short drive away from The New Forest is the beautiful south coast where you can sink your toes into the sandy beaches of Bournemouth, Sandbanks, Studland, Hengistbury Head and many more. Looking for a bit more action? The nearby busy historic port city of Southampton could be right up your street, offering great shopping, restaurants and nightlife as well as a wealth of maritime history including the SeaCity Museum, telling the tragic story of the Titanic.
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​Bournemouth, with its seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, is a vibrant, cosmopolitan town with a vast variety of shops and restaurants, a buzzing nightlife, award winning gardens and water sports galore. So, delve a little further into our lists of events, attractions, activities and partners and we’re sure you’ll find something for every taste.​​
Things to do in The New Forest
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New Forest Sightseeing Bus
This hop on hop off bus tour is an extremely popular choice for visitors of the New Forest. With perfect views of our stunning landscapes, free-roaming animals and wonderful towns.
New Forest Water Park
Fun for all the family! The Park offers watersking, jetskiing, wakeboarding, and inflatable banana and tyre rides. There is also a clubhouse overlooking the lake providing a bar, food, and shower facilities.
Highcliffe Castle
The castle, which offers an season of changing exhibitions and events, also provides a visitors centre and a gift shop for visitors. Admission is £1, children free, with parking available.
Marwell Zoo
One very BIG and very WILD adventure! The large zoological park is owned by a charity, the Marwell Preservaton Trust, and is home to over 200 rare and endangered species of animals.
Monkey World
The Ape Rescue Centre assists foreign governments to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild. The Centre then rehabilitates them and any primates who have suffered abuse.
Breamore House
An Elizabethan manor house located close to Fordingbridge.Visitors are taken back in time to a self-sufficient community.Open Easter to September with varying opening times.
Go-Karting
Enjoy high speed thrills in this Bournemouth outdoor circuit designed to push even the most experienced drivers beyond their limits!
Paultons Park
The South’s Family Leisure Park, offering rides and museums, as well as gardens and exotic birds to see. Over 40 attractions included in the price of a ticket.
Beaulieu – Motor Museum
Beaulieu offers a classic day out for all the family. Visit Beaulieu Abbey, The Palace House and Gardens on the Beaulieu River, or Lord Montagu’s National Motor Museum.Open every day throughout the year.
Local Markets
Local Markets Days:
Ringwood – Wednesday
New Milton – Wednesday
Lymington – Saturday
Christchurch – Monday
Salisbury – Tuesday and Saturday
