Guidebook for Forest's Edge Guesthouse
Places to go
These are our recommendations.
A beach, cafe and country park all in one place. The cafe will take dogs on a lead. There is a play area for kids. 20 minutes drive from us.
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Lepe Country Park
A beach, cafe and country park all in one place. The cafe will take dogs on a lead. There is a play area for kids. 20 minutes drive from us.
Beaulieu National Motor Museum. For car lovers. Great for kids with a huge play area. 15 minutes away.
197 moradores locais recomendam
Museu Nacional do Automóvel, Beaulieu
Beaulieu National Motor Museum. For car lovers. Great for kids with a huge play area. 15 minutes away.
Exbury Gardens
Lovely gardens with a cafe and lakes. 16 minutes away.
Kids will love this place. Only 8 minutes drive from us.
360 moradores locais recomendam
Paultons Park Casa do Mundo Peppa Pig
Kids will love this place. Only 8 minutes drive from us.
Great place to go crabbing and then catch the ferry over to the headland where there is a lovely place to eat. 30 minutes drive.
Mudeford Quay
Great place to go crabbing and then catch the ferry over to the headland where there is a lovely place to eat. 30 minutes drive.
Longdown - Animal Farm 3 minutes in the car from the guesthouse. It has a big play area, cafe and lots of animals. There is a farm shop on site as well.
77 moradores locais recomendam
Fazenda de Atividades Longdown
Deerleap LaneLongdown - Animal Farm 3 minutes in the car from the guesthouse. It has a big play area, cafe and lots of animals. There is a farm shop on site as well.
New Forest Reptile Centre
A35 Bournemouth RdReptiles galore. 15 minutes away.
Lovely arboretum and very very tall trees to walk through. Perfect place for a picnic in the shade. 15 minutes away.
Rhinefield Ornamental Dr, Brockenhurst, Reino Unido
Lovely arboretum and very very tall trees to walk through. Perfect place for a picnic in the shade. 15 minutes away.
Climbing walls, a dry ski slope, a cafe that takes dogs and a very long shingle beach. Calshot Castle is on the end of the spit. 15-20 minutes away.
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Calshot Activities Centre
Calshot RoadClimbing walls, a dry ski slope, a cafe that takes dogs and a very long shingle beach. Calshot Castle is on the end of the spit. 15-20 minutes away.
Local pub, 30 mins walk from the guesthouse, with great food and a kids play area. 5 minute drive.
20 moradores locais recomendam
The New Forest
Lyndhurst RoadLocal pub, 30 mins walk from the guesthouse, with great food and a kids play area. 5 minute drive.
Pub 6 minutes drive in the New Forest. Doesn't have a kids play area.
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Bold Forrester
Pub 6 minutes drive in the New Forest. Doesn't have a kids play area.
Otters, wolves, bison, and many other animals. A great day out. 5 minutes away in the car.
98 moradores locais recomendam
Parque de Vida Selvagem de New Forest
Deerleap LaneOtters, wolves, bison, and many other animals. A great day out. 5 minutes away in the car.
Sunnyfields - Local farm shop with a cafe/restaurant. Only 4 minutes drive.
10 moradores locais recomendam
Sunnyfields Farm Shop
Jacob's Gutter LaneSunnyfields - Local farm shop with a cafe/restaurant. Only 4 minutes drive.
Cycle hire in Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst. 11 minutes in the car.
30 moradores locais recomendam
Cyclexperience Bicycle Hire
Cycle hire in Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst. 11 minutes in the car.
So much fun! Canoeing, Kayaking, Archery, Battlefield Live, Cycling and so much more. 20 minutes away.
47 moradores locais recomendam
New Forest Activities
So much fun! Canoeing, Kayaking, Archery, Battlefield Live, Cycling and so much more. 20 minutes away.
The tallest Cathedral Spire in the UK. 30 minutes drive.
302 moradores locais recomendam
Catedral de Salisbury
The tallest Cathedral Spire in the UK. 30 minutes drive.
Oceanário
Pier ApproachFish, fish and more fish. Also SHARKS! 30 minutes drive.
Great dog walk and visitor centre. The beach is sandy as well! 35 minutes in the car.
91 moradores locais recomendam
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
BroadwayGreat dog walk and visitor centre. The beach is sandy as well! 35 minutes in the car.
Medieval Cathedral with an annual Christmas market. 25 minutes in the car.
199 moradores locais recomendam
Catedral de Winchester
9 The ClMedieval Cathedral with an annual Christmas market. 25 minutes in the car.
Great for the kids. 30 minutes drive and lots to do.
262 moradores locais recomendam
Parque e floresta de Moors Valley
Horton RoadGreat for the kids. 30 minutes drive and lots to do.
Lovely pub (Master Builders) for food and a great view on one of the most expensive rivers in the country. Good dog walks as well. Beaulieu River leads out to the sea. 18 minutes drive.
21 moradores locais recomendam
Buckler's Hard
Lovely pub (Master Builders) for food and a great view on one of the most expensive rivers in the country. Good dog walks as well. Beaulieu River leads out to the sea. 18 minutes drive.
A secret Garden in the New forest with a cafe. 11 minute drive.
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Jardins de Furzey
School LaneA secret Garden in the New forest with a cafe. 11 minute drive.
A cliff top Castle rescued from ruin. Also has a cafe.
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Castelo de Highcliffe
Rothesay DriveA cliff top Castle rescued from ruin. Also has a cafe.
Posh dining in casual gear. Booking is essential well in advance. 15 minutes in the car.
147 moradores locais recomendam
The Pig
B3055Posh dining in casual gear. Booking is essential well in advance. 15 minutes in the car.
Fun on the water on one huge play park. There is also waterskiing and wakeboarding. 30 minutes away.
151 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Aquático New Forest
Ringwood RoadFun on the water on one huge play park. There is also waterskiing and wakeboarding. 30 minutes away.
Zoológico de Marwell
Thompson's LaneLocal zoo with lots of animals! 25 minutes away.
This place smells amazing! There is a cafe that sells all sorts of lavender treats. You can wonder the gardens and see the beautiful flowers. Only open in the lavender season.
18 moradores locais recomendam
New Forest Lavender Farm
Giles LaneThis place smells amazing! There is a cafe that sells all sorts of lavender treats. You can wonder the gardens and see the beautiful flowers. Only open in the lavender season.
Famous prehistoric site. Rings of stone that were erected thousands of years ago. 45 minutes away.
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Stonehenge
Famous prehistoric site. Rings of stone that were erected thousands of years ago. 45 minutes away.
Famous part of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Just over an hour in the car.
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Durdle Door
Famous part of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Just over an hour in the car.
Miles of sandy beaches. 30 minutes drive from us.
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Praia de Bournemouth
Miles of sandy beaches. 30 minutes drive from us.
Famous landmark on the Jurassic Coast. Walks for miles. Around an hour in the car.
Old Harry Rocks Jurassic Coast
Famous landmark on the Jurassic Coast. Walks for miles. Around an hour in the car.
Great Planetarium with lots of things to do, especially if the weather is bad. 20 minutes drive.
48 moradores locais recomendam
Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium
Telegraph WayGreat Planetarium with lots of things to do, especially if the weather is bad. 20 minutes drive.
The place where the series 'Downton Abbey' was set. 45 minutes drive. Book well in advance.
156 moradores locais recomendam
Castelo de Highclere
The place where the series 'Downton Abbey' was set. 45 minutes drive. Book well in advance.
A must for all fans of maritime history, big ship fanatics and anyone who loved the film The Titanic. 10 minutes drive to the city.
65 moradores locais recomendam
SeaCity Museum
Havelock RoadA must for all fans of maritime history, big ship fanatics and anyone who loved the film The Titanic. 10 minutes drive to the city.
Clarence Pier
Amusement Park on the sea front. 35 minutes drive.
Tree top fun for all ages. 20 minutes drive.
32 moradores locais recomendam
Go Ape Southampton (Treetop Challenge, Treetop Adventure, Zip Lines, High Ropes)
Allington LaneTree top fun for all ages. 20 minutes drive.
Mottisfont House, Art Gallery and Estate. Whether you’re looking for a romantic day out, a fun day with the kids, or a day spent with the family, then historic Mottisfont house, art gallery and estate offers the perfect picturesque destination. 25 minutes drive.
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Mottisfont's walled rose garden
Mottisfont LaneMottisfont House, Art Gallery and Estate. Whether you’re looking for a romantic day out, a fun day with the kids, or a day spent with the family, then historic Mottisfont house, art gallery and estate offers the perfect picturesque destination. 25 minutes drive.
From boarding statuesque warships to viewing the array of authentic artefacts. 35 minutes drive.
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
From boarding statuesque warships to viewing the array of authentic artefacts. 35 minutes drive.
180 acres of gardens, wildlife and play areas for children. 20 minutes away.
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Jardins Sir Harold Hillier
Jermyns Lane180 acres of gardens, wildlife and play areas for children. 20 minutes away.
Enjoy an immersive and educational day out for the entire family at The Watercress Line. Train rides and playgrounds. 25 minutes away.
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Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'
Enjoy an immersive and educational day out for the entire family at The Watercress Line. Train rides and playgrounds. 25 minutes away.
Experience the South Coast’s most spectacular view from this iconic 170-metre tall viewing tower. 35 minutes away.
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Torre Spinnaker
Experience the South Coast’s most spectacular view from this iconic 170-metre tall viewing tower. 35 minutes away.
There are three connecting routes covering the whole of the National Park with fascinating on board commentaries about the people, places and animals of the New Forest. 10 minutes away.
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The New Forest Tour
Avenue RoadThere are three connecting routes covering the whole of the National Park with fascinating on board commentaries about the people, places and animals of the New Forest. 10 minutes away.
Great place to eat with sea views on Avon Beach. Book in advance. 35 minutes away.
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The Noisy Lobster
Great place to eat with sea views on Avon Beach. Book in advance. 35 minutes away.
Visit the iconic Round Table of Arthurian legend taking pride of place in Winchester's ancient Great Hall. 20 minutes drive.
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O Grande Salão
Castle AvenueVisit the iconic Round Table of Arthurian legend taking pride of place in Winchester's ancient Great Hall. 20 minutes drive.
As far as days out in Hampshire go, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery is a top choice. Obviously you’re going to need a designated driver, or, you can train up and cycle there. 40 minutes drive.
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Bombay Sapphire Distillery
London RoadAs far as days out in Hampshire go, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery is a top choice. Obviously you’re going to need a designated driver, or, you can train up and cycle there. 40 minutes drive.
Beautiful Abbey that Queen Elizabeth the second used to visit. 15 minutes drive.
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Romsey Abbey
Church LaneBeautiful Abbey that Queen Elizabeth the second used to visit. 15 minutes drive.
One of the three huge forts in the water between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, it really does make for a unique treat.
No Man's Fort
One of the three huge forts in the water between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, it really does make for a unique treat.
Discover the role Southampton played in the development of the British Aircraft industry with displays of early aircraft, flying boats and the Spitfire. 15 minutes drive.
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Solent Sky Museum
Albert Road SouthDiscover the role Southampton played in the development of the British Aircraft industry with displays of early aircraft, flying boats and the Spitfire. 15 minutes drive.
Swimming for all ages. 15 minutes drive.
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Complexo esportivo Romsey Rapids
Southampton RoadSwimming for all ages. 15 minutes drive.
Museu do Tanque
Linsay RoadTank Museum. 1 hour in the car.
Shopping
The local shopping centre where you will find an array of shops. 12 minutes in the car to the city centre.
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West Quay Shopping Centre
The local shopping centre where you will find an array of shops. 12 minutes in the car to the city centre.
Morrisons
Spruce DriveLocal supermarket. 4 minutes drive.
Designer shopping outlet with lots of restaurants, next to Portsmouth Harbour. 35 minutes drive.
Gunwharf Quays
Designer shopping outlet with lots of restaurants, next to Portsmouth Harbour. 35 minutes drive.
Food scene
Great dog friendly pub 20 minutes drive from the guesthouse. Cosy with fires for winter and a great garden for the summer.
The Filly Inn
Lymington Road