Information about the New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England
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The New Forest is a National Park and a prime tourist place located in Hampshire in the South East of England. The New Forest is a popular self catering cottage destination as this is the South East of England's closest National Park. The park lies within the country of Hampshire and also extends in to a small part of Wiltshire. The New Forest is Britain's smallest National Park and was originally established by William I in 1079 as a deer hunting area for him and his noblemen. This park is a rare blend of open heathlands and ancient woodlands, which is affectionately called by the locals as forest. This is indeed a special place that has remained relatively unchanged over the centuries. The New Forest and the immediate surrounding area was awarded the status of National Park in March 2005.
Interesting Facts about the New Forest
Some visitors find the term New Forest misleading because this place is neither new nor is a forest in the present sense. Rather it is a combination of open heath and gorselands that are intermixed with forested enclosures. To prevent local peasantry from interfering with the pursuit of deer in the New Forest, William I introduced the Forest Law, which was a strict legal code. The peasants were restricted from enclosing land for agriculture and to erect fences or barriers in the park, although, they were allowed to graze cattle, ponies and pigs across the forest.
Attractions of the New Forest
The New Forest National Park is a prime attraction for people who love its amazing natural beauty and adventurous wildlife. Besides its wonderful scenery and several animals, the New Forest National Park is also known for museums and Stately Homes. Particularly charming towns and villages within the forest include Beaulieu, Lymington, Lyndhurst, Milford on Sea and many others. Everyone has their own favourite, which will be yours? There is a wealth of places to see and explore in the New Forest, right from award winning gardens and wildlife parks to museums and farms. Also to be found within the New Forest are a variety of properties located in delightful surroundings, in which meetings, conferences and weddings can be arranged.
Activities at the New Forest
This unique landscape of ancient woodland is an ideal place in England that provides a sense of wildness and tranquility. The park which was preserved for hunting for 900 years and was only allowed to be grazed by cattle, deer and ponies has now been shaped into the beautiful landscape seen today. Throughout the year there is something happening in the New Forest to keep visitors entertained and engaged. Today this beautiful area can be explored by cycling, walking and horse riding by the visitors, where they get to enjoy host of sights like wild flowers, ancient oaks, birds, deer and reptiles that will make the trip of this park a really special one. Rent a cottage in the New Forest to make the most of your holiday.
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Heathland, near Burley in the New Forest
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