New Forest - Activities | Forestry England

Please read our guidance about what to expect when visiting and check which sites are still closed - Guidance and closures

High fire risks - fires of any kind, including BBQs or disposal of cigarettes, are currently not allowed anywhere on the Forest.

Things to do

Cycling in the New Forest

Walking in the New Forest

Camping in the New Forest

Forest Find | New Forest

Horse riding in the New Forest

The New Forest is a Special Protection Area for ground-nesting birds.

Current car park closures and working sites.

To help keep the New Forest special, local people have agreed this code of practice for dog walking throughout the National Park.

In order to protect this special landscape from the risk of fire please follow our guidance.