The New Forest
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reated about 1000 years ago as a hunting ground for nobility and has changed little since. Explore on foot, bicycle or horseback to truly appreciate the sensory delights, and to
discover the many secrets, of its wooded areas, coast and villages. Many trails, routes, guided walks and tours reveal the local history,
On the edge of the New Forest near Fordingbridge, the magnificent
BREAMORE HOUSE AND COUNTRYSIDE MUSEUM is a must to visit. The 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. There are also fine examples of period furniture in the house. The Breamore Countryside Museum provides a fascinating insight into the days when the village was self-sufficient. There are full size replicas of numerous trades and crafts including a blacksmith, village shop, school and dairy etc. The museum boasts one of the finest collections of steam powered farm machinery, tractors, barn machinery and historical tools. For opening times and more information go to
www.breamorehouse.com
geology, wildlife and folklore. The forest has ranger-led events and is a fantastic place for cycling and horse riding, with miles of tracks and bridleways and a variety of cycling events through the year. For a spot of golf, or seaside activity, just head toward nearby Lymington.
Breamore House Breamore, Hampshire SP6 2DF
Built in 1583, is 10 miles South of Salisbury.
WHAT’S ON 2018 17 June Hot Rod & Custom Drive In Day Beaulieu 1–31 July Hampshire Food Festival 4–8 July New Forest Folk Festival Romsey 21 July Summer Living History Beaulieu 24–26 July New Forest & Hampshire County Show Brockenhurst 4–5 Aug Beaulieu Supercar Weekend Beaulieu 11–12 Aug Lymington Seafood Festival 1–2 Sept International Autojumble Beaulieu 9 Sept New Forest Marathon New Park Shoeground, Brockenhurst 13–28 Oct New Forest Walking Festival 2018 27 Oct Fireworks Spectacular Beaulieu
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 89
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