Can you park anywhere in the New Forest?
Can you park anywhere in the New Forest? There are more than 150 car parks in the New Forest, many of which are free. Parking is not permitted anywhere other than in the car parks.
How long does it take to go around New Forest wildlife Park?
On average people spend between 2½ to 5 hours visiting our park.
Why are New Forest car parks closed?
Forestry England to close some of its car parks in the New Forest to protect ground-nesting birds.
How many car parks are there in the New Forest?
There are over 130 Forestry England car parks dotted around the New Forest. There are plenty of car parks to use in the beautiful surroundings of the New Forest, so there's no need to obstruct gateways with vehicles, or park on the grass verges.
Can you walk anywhere in the New Forest?
The New Forest National Park has over 30,000ha of open access countryside and 325km of public rights of way for you to explore and enjoy. The Open Forest is a large area of countryside over which there is the right to roam on foot, and the right to roam on horseback over some areas.