The New Forest
Breamore House T Breamore, Hampshire SP6 2DF
he New Forest is where you feel as though you are moving into a world of scenic beauty.
Tere are many secrets. To discover these and truly appreciate the sights, sounds and smells, it is necessary to go there. Try to escape from the confines of the car and head out on foot, bicycle or on horseback to get a more intimate feel of the wooded areas, its coast and villages.
Te New Forest is a walker’s paradise with many circular and linear routes. Tere are guided walks where local experts will tell you about the history, geology, wildlife and folklore beneath your feet. You can even explore the forest on a ranger-led New Forest event. Te New Forest is a fantastic place for cycling and horse riding with miles of traffic free tracks and bridleways leading into the heart of the forest.
Beaulieu has the Motor Museum, which is located within easy reach of the popular tourist destinations of Bournemouth, Southampton
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and Winchester. Ten if you fancy a spot of golf, or seaside activity it’s all available as you travel out of the New Forest toward the coastal resort of Lymington.
On the edge of the New Forest near Fordingbridge, the magnificent BREAMORE HOUSE & COUNTRYSIDE MUSEUM is a must visit. Te house overlooks the Avon Valley and looks today much as it would have done to its original owners when it was completed in 1583. Visitors can enjoy seeing a wide variety of paintings as well as tapestries, porcelain, 17th Century needlework and a rare James 1 carpet. Tere are also fine examples of period furniture in the house. Te Breamore Countryside Museum provides a fascinating insight into the days when the village was self- sufficient. Tere are full size replicas of numerous trades and crafts, including a blacksmith, village shop, school and dairy etc. Te museum boasts one of the finest collections of steam powered farm machinery, tractors, barn machinery and historical tools.
Built in 1583, is 10 miles South of Salisbury.
There are fine paintings, period furniture, tapestries, a very rare James I carpet, porcelain and many other items.
Breamore Countryside Museum provides a fascinating insight into the days when a village was self-sufficient, with shop, workshops, farm machinery, tractors and much more.
Opening Times April: Tuesdays, Sundays and EasterWeekend
May - Sept: Tuesdays,Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays & BHs Oct: Tuesdays & Sundays
Tea Rooms: 12.00 – 5.30. Countryside Museum 1.00 - 5.30 pm Breamore House: 2.00 - 5.00 (Guided tours only, last tour at 4.00)
www.breamorehouse.com breamore@btinternet.com01725 512858
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