Guidebook for Blackfield
Drinks & Nightlife
Langley Tavern
5A Lepe RdLive bands at weekends. Large, child-friendly garden.
Great pub food and a warm New Forest welcome from this traditional New Forest pub. It is quite famous locally for serving up some of the most outstanding food in the area at very reasonable prices.
With roaring open fires in the winter and a lovely pub garden for the summer.
17 locals recommend
The Turfcutters Arms, East Boldre
Great pub food and a warm New Forest welcome from this traditional New Forest pub. It is quite famous locally for serving up some of the most outstanding food in the area at very reasonable prices.
With roaring open fires in the winter and a lovely pub garden for the summer.
Medbar Hythe
16 The MarshCocktails and music.
The Old Mill Inn
Lime Kiln LaneLive bands at the weekend.
The Falcon Inn
The SquareNice food and drinks.
Jolly Sailor
The QuayRight on the water at Ashley’s Creek with lovely views.
The Lord Nelson
5 High StreetPopular with locals at the weekends.
Sightseeing
Beaulieu
Winchester
This ancient city with beautiful cathedral is well worth a visit.
A beautiful ancient city with wonderful cathedral. Also try to visit Stone Henge which isn't too far away.
246 locals recommend
Salisbury
A beautiful ancient city with wonderful cathedral. Also try to visit Stone Henge which isn't too far away.
From truly stunning coastlines to unique experiences, visit the Isle of Wight!
55 locals recommend
Isle of Wight
From truly stunning coastlines to unique experiences, visit the Isle of Wight!
Portsmouth
Lots of naval history.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful country park and beach with views across The Solent towards the Isle of Wight. It has a cafe and a large play park.
34 locals recommend
Lepe Country Park
Beautiful country park and beach with views across The Solent towards the Isle of Wight. It has a cafe and a large play park.
Beautiful beach with two cafes overlooking the water.
Enjoy view across The Solent to the Isle of Wight. Don't forget to check out Luttrell's Tower, a beautiul folly on top of the cliff (not accessible but very pretty). Calshot Castle is also a worth a visit. Great for kids who love crabbing when the tide goes out!
16 locals recommend
Calshot Beach
Calshot CloseBeautiful beach with two cafes overlooking the water.
Enjoy view across The Solent to the Isle of Wight. Don't forget to check out Luttrell's Tower, a beautiul folly on top of the cliff (not accessible but very pretty). Calshot Castle is also a worth a visit. Great for kids who love crabbing when the tide goes out!
Famous for it's beaufiul parkland and Rhododendrons. Kids love it too for the steam train rides.
87 locals recommend
Exbury Gardens
Famous for it's beaufiul parkland and Rhododendrons. Kids love it too for the steam train rides.
The New Forest Wildlife Park, a collection of indigenous species in their natural surroundings and a great day out for all the family.
98 locals recommend
New Forest Wildlife Park
Deerleap LaneThe New Forest Wildlife Park, a collection of indigenous species in their natural surroundings and a great day out for all the family.
Bournemouth Beach
Enjoy the sandy beaches of the Bournemouth and Dorset coasts.
West Wittering Beach
Pound RoadEnjoy the unspoiled beaches of West Wittering.
Arts & Culture
Even if you're not a car lover, this makes a great day out. So much to see including the old Beaulieu House and Abbey.
197 locals recommend
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
Even if you're not a car lover, this makes a great day out. So much to see including the old Beaulieu House and Abbey.
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe.
677 locals recommend
Stonehenge
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe.
Sammy Miller Museum, New Milton The finest collection of fully restored motorcycles in Europe.
16 locals recommend
Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum
Bashley Cross RoadSammy Miller Museum, New Milton The finest collection of fully restored motorcycles in Europe.
An internationally renowned gallery for its permanent collection which features more than 5000 works on display in a striking Art Deco building. The artwork spans eight centuries of western art from the Renaissance to the present day. The core of the collection is 20th century and contemporary British art.
26 locals recommend
Southampton City Art Gallery
Commercial RoadAn internationally renowned gallery for its permanent collection which features more than 5000 works on display in a striking Art Deco building. The artwork spans eight centuries of western art from the Renaissance to the present day. The core of the collection is 20th century and contemporary British art.
Situated within a working Naval Base, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is home to a collection of fantastic attractions, historic ships and museums.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the only place in the world to see the Royal Navy past, present and future and is a must see for anyone visiting the south of England.
345 locals recommend
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Situated within a working Naval Base, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is home to a collection of fantastic attractions, historic ships and museums.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the only place in the world to see the Royal Navy past, present and future and is a must see for anyone visiting the south of England.
Bucklers Hard
Shopping
West Quay Shopping Centre
If you love shopping, you'll love West Quay!
Designer labels at discounted prices. Also enjoy eating al-fresco on the waterfront.
389 locals recommend
Gunwharf Quays
Designer labels at discounted prices. Also enjoy eating al-fresco on the waterfront.
A wide variety of independent shops. Be sure to visit the cobblestone harbour area and enjoy an icecream or a pot of locally caught seafood.
224 locals recommend
Lymington
A wide variety of independent shops. Be sure to visit the cobblestone harbour area and enjoy an icecream or a pot of locally caught seafood.
Entertainment & Activities
Adults and children alike love Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World!
360 locals recommend
Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
Adults and children alike love Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World!
Getting Around
Why not make a day trip to the Isle of Wight? You can catch a ferry from Lymington (about 20 minutes drive).
18 locals recommend
Lymington Car Ferry Terminal station
Undershore RoadWhy not make a day trip to the Isle of Wight? You can catch a ferry from Lymington (about 20 minutes drive).