New Forest Wildlife Park is a zoological park focused on native British wildlife and global otters and owls, offering conservation projects, animal exhibits including a butterfly walk-through, and visitor facilities like a café and gift shop.
Orchards Holiday Park in Newbridge is a scenic holiday park located on the western side of the Isle of Wight, surrounded by countryside and close to coastal attractions, offering family-friendly outdoor and indoor heated pools and a children's play area.
A charming thatched cottage in the New Forest National Park accommodating up to eight guests and two pets, featuring a private garden, outdoor swimming pool, and private parking, ideal as a celebration house and base for exploring nearby Hampshire and Dorset.
Yarmouth Castle is a 16th-century artillery fort on the Isle of Wight featuring an innovative arrow-head bastion design. Visitors can explore its historic gun platform, original courtyard buildings, and the Master Gunner's House. The castle has a rich military history, including use in both World Wars, and is maintained by English Heritage as a tourist attraction.
A large period farmhouse set in rural Hampshire countryside within the South Downs National Park, surrounded by gardens and farmland and offering a peaceful, scenic retreat ideal for families and groups of friends.
The Summer House is a Georgian Gothic folly in Hampshire situated in a landscaped park by Capability Brown. Visitors can experience restored interiors, including a unique octagonal dining room and historic bathing room, as well as explore the surrounding gardens and nearby historic ruins on guided tours.
5–18 Oct (another 9 days)
Hinton Ampner: Unseen is an exhibition revealing rarely displayed objects, hidden areas and stories from the historic house. Visitors can explore furniture, the China Store and the conservation work involved in caring for the collections.
A charming 2-bedroom caravan located in Thorness Bay Holiday Park near the beach, providing a peaceful countryside retreat with access to park amenities and nearby Isle of Wight attractions.
This detached 17th-century character property is set in a peaceful rural location near the New Forest, featuring historic architectural details and expansive garden grounds with countryside views.
Exbury Gardens is a 200-acre outdoor garden known for its world-famous rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, and magnolias, with seasonal floral displays and engaging woodland paths. The garden includes a children's play area, wildlife habitats, and visitor facilities such as refreshments and plant sales.
A charming holiday let for couples in the New Forest National Park featuring cosy open-plan living, a king-size bedroom, and a private terrace with peaceful natural views.
New Forest Northern Commons is a vast open landscape in Hampshire featuring walking trails through heathland and ancient woodland pasture, home to rare wildlife and shaped by traditional commoning livestock grazing. Visitors can explore diverse habitats and enjoy a natural, historic environment outdoors.
This is a three-bedroom caravan located at Fairways Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight, close to shops, beaches, and restaurants, with a shared outdoor swimming pool and a private decking area with garden furniture.
Borthwood Copse is a National Trust woodland on the Isle of Wight featuring ancient trees, native wildlife including red squirrels, and scenic walking paths with viewpoints overlooking the sea.
Sandown is a charming seaside resort town on the Isle of Wight, known for its long sandy beaches, historic military fortifications, thriving arts scene, and accessible public transport including a railway station and local buses.
This seven-bedroom detached thatched cottage is set in four acres of gardens and fields in the New Forest National Park near Lymington, providing a peaceful rural retreat surrounded by nature and wildlife.
Hampton House is a luxurious five-star detached house on the Isle of Wight with five bedrooms, private hot tub and swimming pool, private parking, and extensive outdoor and indoor leisure facilities in a peaceful award-winning village setting.
Bembridge Windmill is a Grade I listed historic tower mill on the Isle of Wight, built around 1700 and operated by the National Trust. Visitors can explore this four-storey mill with original machinery, open to the public seasonally from March to November.
The Retreat is a luxury lodge in Dorset designed for up to four guests, featuring two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a private garden, plunge pool, and hot tub, providing a tranquil and stylish environment for couples or families seeking relaxation and nature-focused activities.
This caravan accommodation is nestled in a lively holiday park setting offering cosy living space on the ground floor, ideal for a relaxed holiday with local amenities, a heated shared swimming pool, and close proximity to the scenic Isle of Wight attractions.
A cosy two-bedroom caravan at Fairways Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight featuring an open-plan ground floor living space, shared heated outdoor swimming pool, on-site clubhouse, and private parking for one car, set in a scenic and family-friendly location near local attractions.
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary on the Isle of Wight housing rescued exotic animals including tigers, lions, and lemurs within the historic Sandown Fort. It focuses on rescue and rehabilitation rather than breeding, offering both indoor exhibits and outdoor habitats for visitors to explore.
Little Picket is a luxurious five-bedroom countryside retreat in the New Forest near Ringwood, set in a peaceful rural location with scenic views and outdoor activities, suitable for groups and families including pets.
Sandhills is a seaside holiday accommodation located in the wooded grounds of an 18th century Manor House, situated on the sea front between Friars Cliff Beach and Christchurch Harbour, providing a base for exploring nearby coastal and countryside attractions.
Highcliffe Castle is a Grade I listed Gothic mansion on a cliff top in Dorset, offering restored historic interiors with exhibitions and beach access. Visitors can explore the house, enjoy the scenic grounds, and use the on-site cafe and picnic areas.
A collection of semi-detached cottages near the sandy shores of Colwell Bay on the Isle of Wight, offering a fresh nautical design and scenic access to a nearby beach and local attractions.
Farringford Estate is a historic garden on the Isle of Wight with a recreated walled garden reflecting its association with poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, featuring herbaceous borders, a public glasshouse, and wildlife planting.
9 Oct, 16 Oct…
Join a guided tour of the Needles Old Battery to explore its military history, surviving structures and stories of the people who lived and served there. The tour is led by Jo and Steve from Restore the Story CIC.
This cosy two-bedroom caravan is located in Fairways Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight, offering a comfortable and inviting base for up to six guests to enjoy a coastal and countryside setting with access to a heated outdoor swimming pool and clubhouse facilities nearby.
Brading Marshes is a nature reserve on the Isle of Wight offering outdoor wildlife watching with habitats for rare birds like Marsh Harriers and mammals such as Red Squirrels. Visitors can explore miles of footpaths and enjoy multiple viewing points in a tranquil setting.
This holiday park accommodation is situated on a woodland hillside on the north side of the Isle of Wight with views overlooking the Solent, offering a peaceful countryside setting suitable for families and groups with shared facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and an on-site bar and restaurant.
Newtown National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Wight offers a unique blend of ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows, and a picturesque harbour filled with diverse birdlife. Visitors can explore peaceful walking trails, enjoy guided historical and wellbeing walks, and take part in water activities like canoeing. The 17th-century Old Town Hall nearby adds a historical element to the natural setting. The site is dog-friendly, wheelchair accessible on certain paths, and has food available at the Visitor Point.