Hordle is only one mile from the coast and the same in a Northerly direction from the heart of the new forest.
is open every Saturday in the pavilion from 9.30 am until 12.30. We have lots of home made cakes as well as specialist coffee on offer. Come and have a coffee and cake. Children and pets are welcome.
Apple Court Gardens in Hordle Lane has re-opened under new ownership and revamped gardens. One acre of formal gardening ( £5 admission annual pass £12) or free admission to their plant centre.
Drinks and cakes are available http://applecourtgarden.co.uk/
Hordle Lakes are a perfect spot for Carp Fishing https://www.facebook.com/HordleLakes/
Hoburne ( Bashley) has a fun golf course, all par 3 holes and right on our doorstep on Sway road. £10 to play a round and memberships are available from £135 It is a 9 hole, 18 tee, par 54 (3036 yard), public, parkland golf course. Tel: 01425 612340
Hurst Castle was the perfect location to defend the western approach to the Solent. The castle was built by Henry VIII as one of a chain of coastal fortresses and was completed in 1544… Only a short boat trip from Keyhaven, or a walk along the shingle from Milford on sea. Daily from 1st April – September 10.30 am to 5.30 pm.
October Daily – 10.30 am to 4.00 pm. £5 children £3 http://www.hurstcastle.co.uk/
A short trip to Hurst Castle or to the Isle of Wight, find them all here.
Scenic 30 minute river cruise down Lymington river
The Gardens are a spectacular 200 acre (80 hectare) site, world-famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs. This earthly paradise offers a riot of colour in spring, an oasis of tranquillity in summer followed by a splendid show as the leaves change in the autumn.
Paultons Park – Home of Peppa Pig World is a family theme park located in the New Forest, Hampshire.
Paultons features rides and attractions which include a rollercoaster, a log flume, a water park, adventure golf, a 4D cinema, birds and animals, beautiful landscapes and gardens and much more! Peppa Pig World is Peppa’s very own theme park with 7 fun rides and attractions located at Paultons Park. We guarantee the best Paultons Park ticket discounts and Peppa Pig World voucher offers online.
So much to do, so much to see, travel around King John’s forest.
Situated just off England’s South coast and less than 20 minutes from Hordle via the Isle of Wight Ferry, the UK’s Holiday Island and Dinosaur Capital of Great Britain, the Isle of Wight is the perfect destination at any time of year.
Poole is a fun destination, either for boat trips up the river to Wareham or to Brownsea island, where Baden Powell founded the Boy Scout movement, and where brown squirrels are still rampant. A good shopping centre and frequent rail links to New Milton ( for Hordle)
Mudeford is a fun place for crabbing (for the littlies) and a great pub for a snack lunch
Golden sand, sea views, tropical gardens, outdoor adventure and tons of festivals and events. So, if you’re a beach loving, water splashing, riviera seeking, show stopping kind of person or family, then you should B here!
The jewel of Britain’s South Coast, Bournemouth is a vibrant and colourful resort with miles of sandy beaches and panoramic views of the coastline, as well as a cosmopolitan and cultural town centre with hundreds of restaurants and bars that come alive long after the sun has gone down. Our calendar is packed with family friendly festivals and events so it’s no wonder we’ve got a reputation as an ‘eventful’ destination.
A quaint town, a fabulous harbour, lovely restaurants, a great Monday market, well worth a visit, either a bus or train trip , or a short drive from Hordle.