The New Forest Tour

30/08/2024

Celebration trip by New Forest Mencap Lifeskills group based in Ringwood at end of their time together. Using all the skills learned the group planned, budgetted for and undertook a trip out - many thanks to The New Forest Tour for having us!

23/08/2024

🚌 👟🏰f you're up for the 30min trek along Hurst Spit, hop off the Blue Route at Milford-on-Sea, and take a step back in time at Hurst Castle UK. Study shoes recommended for the walk. There is also the option of the ferry back to Keyhaven, then continue the walk into Lymington for the Blue/Green Route or retrace steps to Milford. Visit Milford on Sea Bluestar morebus

23/08/2024

Find out what else Pam and Jacqui enjoy about the New Forest Tour 🚌 morebus Bluestar

22/08/2024

Apologies to any New Forest Tour customers who intended travelling to Hythe from Southampton. Watch this space for updates. You can still access the New Forest Tour for free via connecting service buses. morebus Bluestar

22/08/2024

21/08/2024

The route between Fordingbridge and Sandy Balls Holiday Village has now reopened. Thank you for your understanding. morebus Bluestar

21/08/2024

Apologies to anyone planning to board at Sandy Balls Holiday Village. Due to a road closure, the Red Route will go from Fordingbridge via Downton to Telegraph Hill. Updates to follow. morebus Bluestar

16/08/2024

Happy 20th birthday to New Forest Marque. We share the same birth year! 🐣🤩Bluestar morebus

New Forest Marque are taking orders for their summer delivery box, packed full of specially selected New Forest Marque goodies, bringing a taste of the New Forest directly to your door. 🥓🥚🧀🍰🍓

The New Forest Marque members are small local businesses that pride themselves on producing and providing food, drinks and craft with clearly defined provenance. By shopping locally and buying goods from our small-scale producers who are closely linked to the landscape, you can help nature and also reduce your carbon footprint👣 💚

They also offer an annual subscription, which takes the hassle away from ordering and offers a small discount on your quarterly box. It's the easiest way to enjoy delicious, seasonal, local produce in summer, autumn, winter and spring. 🌞🍂❄️🌷.

Order yours before 26th August for delivery in September: newforestmarque.co.uk/shop

16/08/2024

🥳 🐣Good news for nature! You can learn about the rare wildlife that inhabits New Forest heath and coast via our on-board audio commentary. Hop off the Blue Route at Milford-on-Sea and within a 20-min stroll you can reach the Reserve, and view from a safe distance the wading and migrating birds. Likewise, a slightly longer stroll from Lymington via the Blue or Green Route. Visit Milford on Sea Bird Aware Solent morebus Bluestar Go New Forest

15/08/2024

⭐🌠 For any children travelling on the Blue Tour route this Monday, don't miss out on this spacextravaganza at Milford on Sea Community Centre 🤩 Tour bus stops/picks up from Milford village daily at 0935, 1050, 1150, 1308, 1408, 1523, 1623, 1736, 1836 Bluestar morebus

🚀 Calling all young space explorers! 🌟

Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure at the M3 Explorer Dome Planetarium Show: Space and Stars! 🌌✨

🗓️ Date: Monday, 19 August 2024
⏰ Time: 2-4pm
👶 Ages: 4-12
🎟️ Tickets: £10
📍 Location: The Bridge, Milford On Sea Community Centre
9 Sea Road, Milford On Sea, Lymington, SO41 0PH

A giant planetarium dome is landing right in our community centre! 🚀 Bring the kiddos for an immersive journey through the cosmos—explore the solar system, dive into black holes, and discover galaxies and constellations with stories as old as time. 🌠

Tickets are limited, so grab yours now!
https://www.moscommunitycentre.org.uk/your-centre/m3-explorer-dome-planetarium-show/

13/08/2024

With Beaulieu, National Motor Museum – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

12/08/2024

With New Forest Heritage Centre, Lyndhurst – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

08/08/2024

Get 20% discounted entry to Beaulieu, National Motor Museum when you travel there on the New Forest Tour green route, learning about the area's wartime connections via the Tour commentary along the way.

08/08/2024

Thanks to Pam, Jacqui and everyone who travels on the Tour! Plan your open-top adventure here: https://tinyurl.com/mwa2ce9p

06/08/2024

Whether you live in or outside the New Forest, please tell us about your visit and you could be in with a chance of winning a one-night stay glamping in a bell tent or a day paddling in Beaulieu.. Take the ' Enjoying the New Forest' Survey 2024 https://bit.ly/3NN5GLJ 🌲

06/08/2024

For anyone on the Green or Red Routes with time to spare at Lyndhurst, pop into the Heritage Centre to chat with a National Park Ranger!

NPA Rangers Days at The New Forest Heritage Centre.

Tuesday, 13th August 10am - 12 with Dawn
Sunday, 18th August 12 - 4pm with Dawn
Wednesday, 21st August 11am - 1pm with Erika
Saturday, 7th September 12 - 4pm with Dawn

Come and meet the wonderful Erika and Dawn from the New Forest National Park Authority. As part of NPA Ranger Days, they will chat with our visitors about looking after the New Forest. Everyone is welcome to join us at the centre for this family-fun activity.

06/08/2024

The saying 'take nothing but photos and leave nothing but footprints' is very apt for the New Forest 🌲

Staying on the main tracks is vital, especially to protect the ground-nesting birds.

Taking steps to reduce our own impact on the Forest will help precious wildlife species survive and thrive, and in turn be enjoyed by future generations


📸 Claire Sheppard