Rail Station

Make the journey part of your holiday and enjoy unforgettable views as you travel on the train to the New Forest National Park. Brockenhurst rail station sits in the heart of the New Forest and is jus...

Museums

SeaCity Museum Southampton’s must-visit attraction is SeaCity Museum, which tells the story of the people of Southampton through the ages, their fascinating lives and the city’s historic connec...

Public Walks

Mayflower 400 – This is an interesting and informative two hour walking tour of the old town of Southampton visiting places and locations which would have been recognised by the Pilgrim Fathers ...

Guided Tours

SOUTHAMPTON TOURIST GUIDES ASSOCIATION Tourist guiding in the city since 1976 Introduction Southampton is the largest city and the biggest trading and container port on the south coast of England. It...

Inroduction

Walk the walls of the city’s old town Follow the line of some England’s best – preserved medieval Town Walls. Walkers are guided around the encircling walls by a series of panels hig...

The New Forest Tour

The New Forest Tour has now finished for the season and will be back Summer 2025 Enjoy grandstand views of the National Park and its animals on the open-top New Forest Tour. Explore the Forest in a un...

Cycle Hire

If you’re looking to hire a bike you’re spoilt for choice in the New Forest. The friendly and knowledgeable cycle hire operators will be able to provide you with bikes to meet your needs and a...

New Forest Travel Concierge

Meet the New Forest Travel Concierge for advice about exploring the National Park without a car. Based mainly at Brockenhurst rail station throughout the summer, the friendly Travel Concierge runs a p...

Walking in the New Forest National Park

Walking is a wonderful way to see the New Forest National Park close up, with dozens of walk routes that take you into the woods, along the coast, over heathland or by rivers and streams. Experience t...

Brief History of Hotspur IV and Percy Family

In 1887, Mr Fry, the lessee of the pier tolls was succeeded by Mr James Percy, so beginning the long and happy association of the Percy family with the pier and ferry which continued for more than a c...