Guidebook for Pilley
Food Scene
Fleur De Lys
Pilley StreetEasy walking distance from Oakfield Annex B&B
Walking / Cycle distance from Oakfield Annex B&B Gardens for young ones.
65 locals recommend
The Red Lion
Church PlaceWalking / Cycle distance from Oakfield Annex B&B Gardens for young ones.
Everything Else
A beautiful, Georgian market town with plenty of parking, shops and restaurants.
224 locals recommend
Lymington
A beautiful, Georgian market town with plenty of parking, shops and restaurants.
Boost Bike Hub
2-4 Brookley RdGreat place to hire your bikes and explore the New Forest.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Ship Inn
The StreetPerfect for crabbing, ice cream and a pint.
The Thomas Tripp
10 Wick LnLive music sometimes.
Good food, interested owners and friendly staff. Sometimes live music.
29 locals recommend
The Fisherman's Rest
All Saints RoadGood food, interested owners and friendly staff. Sometimes live music.
Entertainment & Activities
A great place to take the children. Free parking. Stop of here to see the New Forest ponies feed the ducks and walk round the lakes.
12 locals recommend
Hatchet Pond
A great place to take the children. Free parking. Stop of here to see the New Forest ponies feed the ducks and walk round the lakes.
Lovely New Forest village. Pop into the garden centre at the top of the high street for a lovely lunch. If you are interested in growing veg then visit 'Patrick's Patch' over the road. Parking free.
155 locals recommend
Beaulieu
Lovely New Forest village. Pop into the garden centre at the top of the high street for a lovely lunch. If you are interested in growing veg then visit 'Patrick's Patch' over the road. Parking free.
An absolute must. Toddler pool, cafe, WC's. Very reasonable £. Brilliant fun.
59 locals recommend
Lymington Sea Water Swimming Baths
Bath RoadAn absolute must. Toddler pool, cafe, WC's. Very reasonable £. Brilliant fun.
A hidden gem in the New Forest. Free to park and paddle. Lovely little place. Leave only footprints - take nothing but memories.
Puttles Bridge car park
Rhinefield RoadA hidden gem in the New Forest. Free to park and paddle. Lovely little place. Leave only footprints - take nothing but memories.
Crabbing galore! Free parking on New Lane, head down to bridge and out along the spit to Hurst castle if you like or just chill out and do crabbing off the bridge.
33 locals recommend
Keyhaven
Crabbing galore! Free parking on New Lane, head down to bridge and out along the spit to Hurst castle if you like or just chill out and do crabbing off the bridge.
Great place to visit if you are interested in the history of Lymington. Lots of hands on stuff for children - great for a rainy day.
41 locals recommend
St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
New StreetGreat place to visit if you are interested in the history of Lymington. Lots of hands on stuff for children - great for a rainy day.
Great beach to visit. Nearest sandy (ish) beach down a massive flight of steps. Tea rooms at top with WC. Parking £
112 locals recommend
Highcliffe Castle
Rothesay DriveGreat beach to visit. Nearest sandy (ish) beach down a massive flight of steps. Tea rooms at top with WC. Parking £
Very understated but a fabulous chance to see the reptiles found frequently in the New Forest. Take a picnic, have a little walk. Last time I looked it was free. A half day activity. Brilliant.
20 locals recommend
New Forest Reptile Centre
A35 Bournemouth RdVery understated but a fabulous chance to see the reptiles found frequently in the New Forest. Take a picnic, have a little walk. Last time I looked it was free. A half day activity. Brilliant.
Sailing, rock climbing, windsurfing. You can book activities with Calshot or take your windsurfer down, park (£) and launch from the back of your car. Fabulous. WC & Cafe.
19 locals recommend
Calshot Activities Centre
Calshot RoadSailing, rock climbing, windsurfing. You can book activities with Calshot or take your windsurfer down, park (£) and launch from the back of your car. Fabulous. WC & Cafe.
Easy driving distance from us, very popular with families. Stay with us in the Annex (sleeps 4) visit Peppa Pig World and explore the New Forest.
360 locals recommend
Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
Easy driving distance from us, very popular with families. Stay with us in the Annex (sleeps 4) visit Peppa Pig World and explore the New Forest.
Essentials
Goodall's Strawberries
Tasty strawberries locally grown.
Beaulieu Chocolate Studio
1 High StBest chocolate around, go on - treat yourself.
Sightseeing
Hop over to the Isle of Wight on the ferry for fabulous cycling and sightseeing.
18 locals recommend
Lymington Car Ferry Terminal station
Undershore RoadHop over to the Isle of Wight on the ferry for fabulous cycling and sightseeing.
Stonehenge
Very popular day trip destination.
Ferry to the IOW five mins from us. Great for family day trips and cycling trips.
118 locals recommend
Isle of Wight
Ferry to the IOW five mins from us. Great for family day trips and cycling trips.
Parks & Nature
A brilliant day out and not overly expensive. Lots to see and do with picnic areas. Well worth a visit and you are able to get u close to the animals.
98 locals recommend
New Forest Wildlife Park
Deerleap LaneA brilliant day out and not overly expensive. Lots to see and do with picnic areas. Well worth a visit and you are able to get u close to the animals.
A shingle beach with easy access, parking (£) cafe and WC. Playpark. Great for mooching along the coast and exploring or easy launch of windsurfer / kite surfer.
34 locals recommend
Lepe Country Park
A shingle beach with easy access, parking (£) cafe and WC. Playpark. Great for mooching along the coast and exploring or easy launch of windsurfer / kite surfer.
Fabulous place for fishing, well stocked and managed. Tiddler lake with clear casting for beginners. WC. Parking. Refreshments and some tackle on sale.
Hordle Lakes
Ashley LaneFabulous place for fishing, well stocked and managed. Tiddler lake with clear casting for beginners. WC. Parking. Refreshments and some tackle on sale.
See the native deer of the New Forest. Beautiful park with good walking trails, can be done with buggy if you have young ones. Great place for a picnic. Good parking.
44 locals recommend
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary
Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental DriveSee the native deer of the New Forest. Beautiful park with good walking trails, can be done with buggy if you have young ones. Great place for a picnic. Good parking.