New Forest

New Forest Coastal

Where ancient forest meets the Solent — harbour towns, castles and salt marshes.

Day 6h 30m 135 min drive 3 stops

garden nature coast village castle history kids-friendly parking free-entry

Stops on this route

Exbury Gardens

200-acre woodland garden renowned for its Rothschild collection of rhododendrons and azaleas.

1h 30m Parking available

Morning walk through the gardens.

garden nature kids-friendly parking

Lymington

Georgian harbour town with a cobbled high street, Saturday market and Isle of Wight ferry views.

1h 15m Parking available

Lunch at the quayside; try the Saturday market if visiting at the weekend.

coast village kids-friendly free-entry parking

Hurst Castle

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1 more stop on this route

See every stop, the interactive map and driving times.

This route visits Hurst Castle — English Heritage sites.

Members visit 400+ historic places free. Pays for itself in ~3 visits.

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