Orchard Barn guidebook
Food scene
Fantastic thatched, gastro pub a ten minute drive away - lovely food
70 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
Ringwood RoadFantastic thatched, gastro pub a ten minute drive away - lovely food
Local, historic, traditional thatched pub. 3 minutes by car. Great food for adults, but no child options. Pub garden, NB narrow entrance to car park!
16 locals recommend
The Rose and Thistle
Rockbourne RoadLocal, historic, traditional thatched pub. 3 minutes by car. Great food for adults, but no child options. Pub garden, NB narrow entrance to car park!
Very good foodie pub, tucked away off the beaten track. A ten minute drive.
The Cartwheel Inn station
Very good foodie pub, tucked away off the beaten track. A ten minute drive.
Central Fordingbridge pub restaurant overlooking the lovely River Avon. A little pricey, but great location
24 locals recommend
The George
14 Bridge StCentral Fordingbridge pub restaurant overlooking the lovely River Avon. A little pricey, but great location
The Three Lions
Stuckton RoadFine dining in a countryside location
Sightseeing
Great fun - huge inflatable park on a lake! Wetsuit hire available. You can also water ski and wakeboard...
151 locals recommend
New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadGreat fun - huge inflatable park on a lake! Wetsuit hire available. You can also water ski and wakeboard...
Great country park with Go Ape, great miniature steam railway - for children and adults! Lovely walks around lakes, running, walking and cycling tracks. Bike hire, adventure playgrounds etc...
262 locals recommend
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Horton RoadGreat country park with Go Ape, great miniature steam railway - for children and adults! Lovely walks around lakes, running, walking and cycling tracks. Bike hire, adventure playgrounds etc...
Bournemouth Beach
Fantastic, long, clean, sandy beach
The SUP School
SUP paddle board hire on the river Avon
Easy Riders Kitesurfing & SUP
Shore RoadTry kitesurfing or SUP at Sandbanks
One of the best car museums in the UK, also very interesting historic palace
197 locals recommend
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
One of the best car museums in the UK, also very interesting historic palace
Lymington
Lovely town, boat trips, harbour and ferry to the Isle of Wight
Full size and excellent crazy golf too - brilliant course for children and adults!
15 locals recommend
Lymington Golf Centre & New Forest Adventure Golf
South Baddesley RoadFull size and excellent crazy golf too - brilliant course for children and adults!
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
Interesting farm park for adults and children
New Forest Wildlife Park
Deerleap LaneGreat park to meet local wildlife
Really good oceanarium right by Bournemouth beach - ideal if the weather isn't great!
115 locals recommend
Oceanarium
Pier ApproachReally good oceanarium right by Bournemouth beach - ideal if the weather isn't great!
Try dry slope skiing or the ringos. Great adventure playground and full size pirate ship for children too
49 locals recommend
Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre & Snowsports Shop
Matchams LaneTry dry slope skiing or the ringos. Great adventure playground and full size pirate ship for children too
South Coast Karting
Great local track, 20 minutes away
Salisbury Cathedral
Incredible cathedral, only 20 minutes away
Fordingbridge Museum Trust Ltd
Well regarded local museum, next door to tourist office
Brilliant local theme park, ideal for children of all ages! Peppa Pig World best for under 6s, Paultons Park has adult rides too
360 locals recommend
Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
Brilliant local theme park, ideal for children of all ages! Peppa Pig World best for under 6s, Paultons Park has adult rides too