New Forest - Activities | Forestry England

The nation’s forests, car parks and essential facilities are open to you for local outdoor recreation and exercise - read our coronavirus guidance.

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

Current car park closures and working sites.

In order to protect this special landscape please don't pick fungi.

As the temperatures drop the Red Deer rutting season begins.

Pannage is an ancient practice that is still used today by New Forest Commoners, who turn out their pigs into the Forest to eat fallen acorns.

Swimming and watersports (including boating and paddleboarding) in ponds and other natural water sources in the New Forest is not allowed.

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