Sparrows nest guidebook
Cars and motorcycles
Lots to see so make sure you leave yourself plenty of time. Look out for special events.
197 locals recommend
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
Lots to see so make sure you leave yourself plenty of time. Look out for special events.
Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum
Bashley Cross RoadGood for a bacon sandwich
Food scene
The White Hart
Old Romsey RoadGood food reasonably priced
Worth a trip to The Royal Oak Pub or the farm shop over the road, see if you can find the nearby lake.
10 locals recommend
Fritham
Worth a trip to The Royal Oak Pub or the farm shop over the road, see if you can find the nearby lake.
Green Dragon
Canterton LaneTypical New Forest Pub serving home made food.
Neighbourhoods
Once the capital of the New Forest Lyndhurst is a busy little town which hosts the Visitors Centre and a wealth of information and resources to make the most of your visit. Great fish and chips too.
72 locals recommend
Lyndhurst
Once the capital of the New Forest Lyndhurst is a busy little town which hosts the Visitors Centre and a wealth of information and resources to make the most of your visit. Great fish and chips too.
Highest Cathedral Spire in the country . Market day Tuesday and Saturday .
246 locals recommend
Salisbury
Highest Cathedral Spire in the country . Market day Tuesday and Saturday .
Sightseeing
National trust property with the River test ( famous for trout) running through the grounds. Has the national collection of roses in the grounds and the house often hosts exhibitions throughout the year. There is also a tea room but enough space to take a picnic.
23 locals recommend
Mottisfont Abbey station
National trust property with the River test ( famous for trout) running through the grounds. Has the national collection of roses in the grounds and the house often hosts exhibitions throughout the year. There is also a tea room but enough space to take a picnic.
Lymington
Market day is Saturday . Good shops and eateries. Lovely harbour
Sports and Activities
Climbing wall , indoor cycle track, Kyaking and near the beach
19 locals recommend
Calshot Activities Centre
Calshot RoadClimbing wall , indoor cycle track, Kyaking and near the beach
The Quays Swimming & Diving Complex
27 Harbour ParadeSwimming for everyone