Location: Brockenhurst
Top Things to do in Brockenhurst
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Brockenhurst is the largest village by population within the New Forest, Hampshire, England. The nearest city is Southampton some 13 miles (21 km) to the North East, while Bournemouth is also nearby, 15 miles (24 km) South West. Surrounding towns and villages include Beaulieu, Lymington, Lyndhurst, and Sway.
Restaurants in Brockenhurst
1. New Forest Activities
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 827 reviews
New Forest Activities provides you with fun and enlightening outdoor experiences. Perfect for getting active in the New Forest National Park. We provide activities for a wide range of people and organisations. Our activities are perfect for Individuals, Couples, Families, Team Building Events, Stag & Hen Parties, Kids Birthday Parties and Social Events. We also run custom programmes for youth organisations and schools. Activities include Battlefield LIVE infra-red combat games, Canoeing & Kayaking on the Beaulieu River, Cycle Hire, Archery, High Rope Adventures, Bushcraft and Team Building Challenges.
2. Cyclexperience
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5.0 based on 890 reviews
*ONLINE BOOKING essential, maximum group size 6* Welcome to Cyclexperience Brockenhurst, the most prominent cycling hub of the New Forest! You can reach us directly by road or rail before we send you on one of our adventure cycling trails. Jump on a 'Bike to Beaulieu', go down to the 'Ornamental Woods', visit 'Burley on your Backside' try a tandem for two on the 'Lyndhurst Loop' or take an Electric Bike to the 'Seaside Cycle'. Try our free GPS cycling app or take one of our free route maps in store. There are over 100 miles of off-road, gravel forest cycling tracks to explore so you are bound to spot some of our favourite characters...Ponies, donkeys, deer, cows and pigs roaming free. Follow in our tyre tracks and make your first exploration into the Forest, just as we did 26 yea rs ago!
Reviewed By 488petem - Billericay, United Kingdom
Reasonable pricing, but most importantly excellent bikes in truly superb working order. I hired a regular mountain bike (they have options for more expensive bikes) with a trailer for our dog.. I was given a Giant mountain bike and it was in excellent working order with crisp perfectly configured gear changes. The trailer was a burley unit and was light and kept the dog -nervous at first _ inside and enclosed, but with a muslin cover so highly breathable. There was a rain cover too which we - luckily - didn't use. My partner hired a Trek e-bike mountain bike and it was amazing, must have been very nearly new and fantastic to ride.
3. New Forest National Park
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By 950charlesf - Newtown, United Kingdom
Beautiful part of the world, plenty of opportunities to explore, even with busy traffic, the ponies are an ever present bonus.
4. Beaulieu National Motor Museum
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4.5 based on 6,786 reviews
In the heart of the glorious New Forest, Beaulieu is one of the South's top visitor attractions. Here you will find the National Motor Museum, home to over 250 vehicles telling the history of motoring. You can also visit Palace House and Gardens, home of the Montagu family since 1538, the remains of Beaulieu Abbey and World of Top Gear where you can see some of the vehicles from Jeremy, James and Richard's most ambitious challenges. Ride on the high level Monorail or climb aboard the replica 1912 open top London bus for a fun way to see Beaulieu's sights.
Reviewed By faceandphilo - London, United Kingdom
A really good day out, with something for everyone from 6 to 66! Different family members enjoyed different parts of the site. The kids especially loved the playground and elevated train, Dad loved Top Gear & Cars from films, Mum loved the Palace, Grandad loved all the cars and motorbikes and Nanny loved the Abbey and gardens!
5. Hatchet Pond near Beaulieu
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4.5 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By SasPetAV - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Lovely place for a stroll around the pond, beautiful surroundings as well as horses and cattle too. So peacefully ... we’ll worth a stop
6. Beaulieu Abbey Church
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4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By I7258LNpaulb - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Visited as part of our overall ticket admission. Very interesting as well as a relaxing and peaceful walk.
7. Beaulieu Chocolate Studio
8. Buckler's Hard
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4.0 based on 1,790 reviews
On the banks of the Beaulieu River, in the heart of the New Forest, you will find the peaceful haven of Buckler’s Hard, the unique and picturesque village where warships for Nelson’s navy were built. Visit the historic cottage displays recreating 18th century life, take a delightful riverside walk or enjoy a cruise on the tranquil Beaulieu River. Gift shop and Captain’s Cabin Cafe. Open every day (except Christmas Day).
Reviewed By Shrimp2363
Enjoy being by the water, watch the boats and yachts cruising by, enjoy a boat trip up the estuary towards the Solent and then a refreshing drink and food at the pub. The workers cottages are very quaint and it has the museum there too.
9. The Royal Oak, Beaulieu
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4.0 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By MikeRR274 - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Our first visit here and on day 2 of pubs allowing to open up after lockdown we took ourselves and the dog for a Sunday outing. The staff very friendly and welcoming, the food (Roast Dinner) out of this world. The pizza , well you should make sure to have plenary of room to get through this homemade gem . If Someone had told me that I would enjoy a roast dinner like the one I had after lockdown then this was certainly worth the wait. Thank you
10. Brokenhurst Riding Stables
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4.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By ShazzerB68 - Eastleigh, United Kingdom
My husband bought vouchers for my birthday for us to take a 2hr ride through the New Forest. Of course due to Covid-19 this was then put on hold. I did have difficulties getting through to the office to make my booking but this was more on my part and only being able to call in the afternoon (when I imagine they are very busy). Eventually we made a booking and were given strict covid-19 instructions on what to when we arrived. It was a beautiful, sunny day which helped and we had the most fantastic ride through the New Forest under instruction from a Polish lady who really was very friendly, patient and helpful. We were both novice riders and thoroughly enjoyed our time. The horses were very responsive and placid which was great. I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone who is thinking about it. All staff that we met were friendly, helpful and informative. After 2hrs though we were both very saddle-sore!!
