Links to the best of the New Forest
Burley Village
Come and visit our classic and unspoilt New Forest village of Burley. Traditional forest pubs, tea rooms, cafes and restaurants and a wealth of activities for everyone including cycling, horse riding, angling, cider making demonstrations, deer safari, walking and shopping.
FREE PARKING just above the village, on the opposite site of the road to Burley School.
http://www.burleynewforest.co.uk/Events
Marie Curie New Forest Bike Ride
Charity cycle ride, setting off from burley. Supported and sponsored by Forest Leisure Cycling.
http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/events/cycling/new_forest_bike_ride.htmNew Forest Womens Duathlon
Supported and sponsored by Forest Leisure Cycling.
http://www.everywomansduathlon.co.uk/Macmillan Caring Locally
Keith Wilkinson is fundraising for the Macmillan Cancer Trust with a charity bike ride in Peru this September.
http://www.justgiving.com/pedalperuLinks to our friends at the best local establishments:
The Station House
Beautifully presented establishment with history, situated perfectly on our Old Railway cycle route. Also one of our favourite destinations for anything from a cuppa, to a cream tea or meal!
http://www.newforesttearooms.co.uk/New Forest Cider
Watch the original cider presses produce traditional, tasty scrumpy. And if you decide to try some, call a taxi first!
http://www.newforestcider.co.uk/Forest Tea House
A tranquil, traditional new forest tea room close to Burley centre. Friendly service and great food from a family run local business.
http://www.foresttea.co.uk/Queens Head Inn
Situated slap, bang in the middle of Burley Village, a proper pub with a friendly welcome and great food and drink and a roaring fire in the colder months. Interesting smuggling history. Good accommodation too. Oh and don't forget the Cash Point!
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/29/2942/Queens_Head/BurleyThe Burley Inn
Imposing, classic forest pub, right opposite our Hire Centre, which is great news for us! Terrific food and drink, cosy corners and great accommodation.
http://www.theburleyinn.co.uk/The White Buck Inn
Nestled in woodland just on the edge of Burley village, an excellent forest pub with a huge menu and choice of beverages. Large family friendly garden and sumptuous accommodation.
http://www.fullershotels.com/rte.asp?id=128The New Forest Inn
An archetypal, welcoming New Forest Inn in the tiny village of Emery Down. Great food and drink plus a cosy atmosphere.
http://www.thenewforestinn.co.uk/events.htmRiverside Sopley Mill
Stunningly located on the banks of the River Avon, this restored listed Mill is a wonderful and unique location for a drink, cream tea or meal. We are regular visitors ourselves, so we can highly recommend it!
http://www.sopleymill.com/Liberty's Owl Raptor & Reptile Centre
One of the area's most interesting attractions, close to the villages of Bransgore and Ringwood. Chock full of stunning birds of prey, reptiles and snakes. Regular displays and demonstrations will give you a real insight into these fascinating animals. Has it's own cafe.
http://www.libertyscentre.co.uk/Trusty Servant Inn
Tucked away on the village green at Minstead, amongst a lovely forest setting. Great food and drink and under new management this year after an impressive refurbishment, this is a welcoming destination.
http://www.diningpubs.co.uk/pub_details.asp?id=1860The High Corner Inn
Beautifully located in the tranquil area of Linwood, this traditional pub offers real forest fare, with lovely outdoor areas and sought after accommodation.
http://www.highcornerinn.co.uk/The Red Shoot Inn
Close enough to the High Corner Inn for a two-pub crawl! Has it's own campsite next door, so it's only a short stagger away......Acclaimed food and drink and a real gem to discover.
http://www.new-forest-national-park.com/new-forest-pubs.htmlNew Forest Reptile Centre
A small and interesting centre, where you can see all britain's reptiles in one place, in a forest setting.
http://www.new-forest-national-park.com/new-forest-reptile-centre.htmlBolderwood Deer Sanctuary.
Situated in the most beautiful central new forest location and on our most coveted cycle route, the viewing platform will allow you to see the deer fed, close up in their natural setting.
http://www.new-forest-national-park.com/bolderwood-deer-sanctuary.html