Balmer Lawn Hotel


Lyndhurst, dubbed bymany, ‘The Capital’ of theNewForest, an area that over the years has become a favouritewith tourists and visitors alike. Enjoy the tea rooms, craft shops, restaurants and much more. Whilst in Lyndhurst visit the New Forest Centre, open 7 days aweek and a venuewhere all your questions on the New Forest will be answered.


Whilst in the area visit the church of St. Michael and All Angels where is buried Alice Liddell, Lewis Carroll’s inspiration for Alice inWonderland.


Finally, the Forest itself, dating back to time immemorial, an area of heath,woodland, lakes and streams, teamingwith animals and wildlifewhere artefacts going back to the Bronze Age have been found indicating the existence of dwellers going back centuries. The first records show that in 1079 KingWilliam 1st designated the area as his hunting ground. The Forest is looked after and tended by Verderers and Agisters, Verderers, ofwhomthere are 10, are concerned with the management of the Forest whilst Agisters are full time employees who look after the welfare of the wild life and animals that roam the Forest. Year upon year the number of animals inhabiting the Forest increases with numbers for 2017 totalling nearly 13,000, ponies and cattle making up the majority but a plus to this figure is around 2,000 deer of which there are 5 species.


From the Balmer Lawn Hotel so many locations are possible on a day trip: Marwell Zoo, Monkey World as featured on the TV series ‘Monkey Life’, Corfe Castle, Stonehenge, The Isle of Wight, Lulworth Cove and many more. This is an area that is special whichever season you choose to visit. Peace, tranquillity and relaxation are key words for the area, and an area I will certainly return to.


My thanks to Go New Forest for all their help and assistance during my visit.


Alan Fairfax Horse riding in the forest


Veteran Bus rides at Beaulieu


More Information Escape to the New Forest at any time of the year


www.gonewforest.com www.newforestcentre.org.uk www.beaulieu.co.uk www.balmerlawnhotel.com www.southwesternrailway.com


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