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Things to do in the New Forest Area

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LondonSuperTrooper · 13/02/2014 12:45

I'm going to Southampton to meet a friend for the day. My DS (7yo) will be tagging along with me.

Please can you recommend things to do with my son in the New Forest / Bournemouth area? I'm happy to book a B&B if there are things that we can do. We are driving down from Kent and it's such a shame not to take advantage of the location.

Thanks!

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AmysTiara · 15/02/2014 20:42

Walking or cycling in the forest, visit Beaulieu, a bus tour, Bournemouth has a fairground by the beach, Brockenhurst has a river to paddle in that the ponies walk into. It's a beautiful area.

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LondonSuperTrooper · 16/02/2014 16:19

Amy, thanks for the suggestions.

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fusspot66 · 16/02/2014 16:21

National motoring museum at Beaulieu or Peppa Pig World!

Stinkyfeet · 16/02/2014 16:26

Lots of ideas <a class="break-all" href="http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/activities/www.thenewforest.co.uk/activities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here

Stinkyfeet · 16/02/2014 16:29

<a class="break-all" href="http://www.adventurewonderland.co.uk/www.adventurewonderland.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adventure Wonderland is quite good too. My ds's love the indoor soft play!

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VivaLeBeaver · 20/02/2014 17:24

Marwell zoo.

The historic docks at Portsmouth are fab and would be on the way there/home.

The otter and owl sanctuary is very good.

DaddyIsHome · 20/02/2014 17:42

Peppa pig world is great but 7 might be a bit old. There used to be loads of streams and rope swings in the forrest, spent hours there when I was younger and theyre still there!

Slainte · 20/02/2014 17:43

PP Wotld is set within Paultons Park which is probably more suitable for a 7yo.

youbethemummylion · 20/02/2014 17:44

Manor Farm is lovely and you can make it a full day thing with walks in the woods.

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LondonSuperTrooper · 20/02/2014 21:07

Thanks for all of your suggestions. We are going tomorrow :)

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Grittzio · 20/02/2014 21:16

Moors Valley Country Park on edge of Forest is a good day out, there is a play trail with different structures to climb, go in, play on. Adventure Play park, Go Ape, one for adults and older kids, one for younger. A steam train, picnic area and you can take your bikes. You just pay for the car park, Go ape and train but you don't have to do these to have a good day.

lessthanBeau · 03/04/2014 18:47

awwww moors valley country park! the best day out we had in the new forest that place is brilliant! and you only pay car parking.

SignoraStronza · 03/04/2014 18:53

I'll second Moors Valley. There is a special Go Ape! course for children your ds's age and plenty of parkland to explore.

Laska42 · 03/04/2014 18:57

B&B recommendation in Brockenhurst (weve been there three times now the breakfast is wonderful) cottagelodge.co.uk/ here]]

Just cycle the trails and enjoythe forest ! You can hire bikes in Brockenhurst , there's lost of safe cycling trails in the forest. Brockenhurst has nice places to eat suitable for grownups and kids .. especially recomment the Italian next to the station and Yenz.

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