Guidebook for Ringwood
Parks & Nature
Picturesque New Forest Village, with everything from the famous witchy shops, to cream teas and pub lunches. Ponies and cattle wander the streets, and you can hire bikes to cycle in the Forest. Lots of lovely walks from the village.
73 locals recommend
Burley
Picturesque New Forest Village, with everything from the famous witchy shops, to cream teas and pub lunches. Ponies and cattle wander the streets, and you can hire bikes to cycle in the Forest. Lots of lovely walks from the village.
Choice of beaches - sandy with chance of sharks teeth fossils on the Barton beach, and pebbles and sand on the Highcliffe beach. Closest to Ringwood and Highcliffe doesn't get too crowded. Lots of eateries in the village and on cliff top.
8 locals recommend
Highcliffe
Choice of beaches - sandy with chance of sharks teeth fossils on the Barton beach, and pebbles and sand on the Highcliffe beach. Closest to Ringwood and Highcliffe doesn't get too crowded. Lots of eateries in the village and on cliff top.
New Forest Wildlife Park
Deerleap LaneGreat place to see the animals.
Entry is free if you walk or cycle in (see google maps, can be cycled to from near flat along the old railway cycle path), but you pay for parking. Visitor centre, restaurant and shop there, and acres of forest to explore. Bike hire available, play trails, Go Ape, miniature railway, adventure playground.
262 locals recommend
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Horton RoadEntry is free if you walk or cycle in (see google maps, can be cycled to from near flat along the old railway cycle path), but you pay for parking. Visitor centre, restaurant and shop there, and acres of forest to explore. Bike hire available, play trails, Go Ape, miniature railway, adventure playground.
Entertainment & Activities
Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
Not only a fantastic collection of cars from the earliest models to all the James Bond models, and Top Gear section. Lovely grounds too and chance to visit the stately home. Restaurants. Something for everyone.
197 locals recommend
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
Not only a fantastic collection of cars from the earliest models to all the James Bond models, and Top Gear section. Lovely grounds too and chance to visit the stately home. Restaurants. Something for everyone.
New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadSightseeing
Wonderful views across Christchurch Harbour and walks to little ferry that takes you across to Mudeford Quay.
91 locals recommend
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre
BroadwayWonderful views across Christchurch Harbour and walks to little ferry that takes you across to Mudeford Quay.
The iconic ruins of Corfe Castle set in wonderful Dorset countryside. Lovely historic village, close to great beaches, and steam railway.
425 locals recommend
Corfe Castle
The iconic ruins of Corfe Castle set in wonderful Dorset countryside. Lovely historic village, close to great beaches, and steam railway.
Lovely gardens, including the famous walled rose gardens. Stunning ancient trees. Interesting historic house with frequent art exhibitions. Childrens play trail, restaurants and cafes. Outdoor theatre during the summer (see National Trust website)
35 locals recommend
Mottisfont
Lovely gardens, including the famous walled rose gardens. Stunning ancient trees. Interesting historic house with frequent art exhibitions. Childrens play trail, restaurants and cafes. Outdoor theatre during the summer (see National Trust website)
Food Scene
Wonderful coffee, hot chocolate and cakes. Also great for genuine italian meals.
7 locals recommend
Lovitaly
1 Market PlWonderful coffee, hot chocolate and cakes. Also great for genuine italian meals.
Great indian food and close to the apartment. Seating inside and out.
12 locals recommend
India Cottage
35 Christchurch RdGreat indian food and close to the apartment. Seating inside and out.
Good for everything from coffee to meals. Seats outside in the Furlong and watch the Ringwood world go by. Live music and open mic once a month and other activities.
10 locals recommend
Boston Tea Party
15 The FurlongGood for everything from coffee to meals. Seats outside in the Furlong and watch the Ringwood world go by. Live music and open mic once a month and other activities.
Koh Thai
Shopping
Lovely little fairtrade shop selling everything from incense, clothing, jewellery, home wares to paints and pigments. Well worth a browse.
Timber
5 Star LnLovely little fairtrade shop selling everything from incense, clothing, jewellery, home wares to paints and pigments. Well worth a browse.
Getting Around
Forest Leisure Cycling
Ringwood RoadHire a bike, get cycle route maps and information.
Arts & Culture
The iconic stonehenge! Great visitor centre and a shuttle bus or walk to the Stones. Free entry to National trust and English Heritage members, and you will need to book a time slot. Alternatively for active guests, consider parking at somewhere like Woodhenge, Countess rd, Amesbury and walking across the Stonehenge landscape to the Stones.
677 locals recommend
Stonehenge
The iconic stonehenge! Great visitor centre and a shuttle bus or walk to the Stones. Free entry to National trust and English Heritage members, and you will need to book a time slot. Alternatively for active guests, consider parking at somewhere like Woodhenge, Countess rd, Amesbury and walking across the Stonehenge landscape to the Stones.
Lovely artwork and great buyable things! Cafe and restaurant. A great browsing place or for a relax. Romsey is a small historic town and well worth an explore.
Rum's Eg Gallery
27 Bell StLovely artwork and great buyable things! Cafe and restaurant. A great browsing place or for a relax. Romsey is a small historic town and well worth an explore.