About Us
What We Do
Born in 2003 out of a passion for paddlesports, Sam & Rich created Liquid Logistics with the mission of making it easy for people to enjoy time on the water. Moving on and growing up over the years, New Forest Activities is now the largest provider of outdoor activities within The National Park. Our mission is simple: To provide fun and enlightening experiences, from our base in The New Forest.
We pursue this mission with the following core values:
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- Provide honest information and appropriate environments.
- Have enthusiasm and interest in customers and their experiences.
- Create valuable and long lasting relationships with customers, providers & associates.
We strive to continually improve our range of activities and services, based on the feedback we receive.
Meet The Team
Sam Sutton
Director
In 2003, our university dream started to become reality and we’ve been living it ever since. I love the expression of nature and The New Forest demonstrates this beautifully. Wild spaces, wild animals and ancient trees, you can really sense our connection to the past and witness how we’re shaping our future. It’s great to be part of something bigger than yourself!
Rich Pearsall
Director
Starting and running New Forest Activities has been a great adventure. It’s a pleasure to meet new people who share a love of the great outdoors. I became hooked on paddling at university and still find it an exciting and challenging sport. I am very proud of what we have built over our first 15 years and know there will be a lot more excitement over the next 15.
Steve Mead
Operations & Activities Manager
Steve’s our Operations & Activities Manager, responsible for making things happen on the ground throughout the year. He also heads up our sister company Liquid Logistics.
Hayley Payne
Office Manager
Working as our Office Manager, Hayley makes sure the office team help people find and book the right experiences easily.
Matthew Kitcher
Marketing Coordinator
Matthew’s responsible for delivering the New Forest Activities marketing plan including social media and campaigns, as well as design and branding projects.
Activities Team
New Forest Activities has a number of full & part-time activities team members, who’ll all go the extra mile, regardless of the weather! Rain or shine, you’ll always get a passionate outdoor professional, well qualified and keen to help.
Office Team
The office team are there to help you find the most fun available in The New Forest. Based from our booking office on Beaulieu High Street, they will help ensure you find the perfect outdoor adventure.
Where Are We?
New Forest Activities has an arrangement with The Beaulieu Estate, where we host most of our activities within this private and historic part of The New Forest. Exclusive commercial rights to the Tidal Beaulieu River, a hidden Woodland Activities Centre and more seasonal locations give a wonderful backdrop to what we do. We also have arrangements with other landowners outside of the Beaulieu area, providing even more options.
The New Forest National Park is located between Southampton to the East and Bournemouth to the West. Less than a 30-minute drive from these city centres, a great variety of open heathland, dense woodland and spectacular coastline is waiting for you to explore.
Our activities take place at a variety of venues. You’ll receive specific instructions in your booking pack, of where your meeting point is, to be sure you arrive at the correct place. The map shows our booking office on Beaulieu High Street, which is open 7 days a week 9-5. Only our cycle hire activity is located here, so please contact us before setting off if you’re coming for a pre-booked activity.
Opening Hours
Monday – 09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday – 09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday – 09:00 – 17:00
Thursday – 09:00 – 17:00
Friday – 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday – 09:00 – 17:00
Sunday – 09:00 – 17:00 Office closed between December – February on Sunday’s however, activities are still running
Seasonal Opening Hours
December 22nd – 09:00 – 17:00
December 23rd – Closed
Christmas Eve – Closed
Christmas Day – Closed
Boxing Day – Closed
December 27th – See below*
December 28th – See below*
December 29th – See below*
December 30th – See below*
December 31st – See below*
January 1st – See below*
January 2nd – See below*
January 3rd – 09:00 – 17:00
*Activities will be running between 27th December 2019 – 2nd January 2020, however our office will be closed. A member of the activities team will be on hand should you wish to call us to book activities during this time.
#NewForestFun
New Forest Activities is turning fifteen this year and we’re celebrating all the fun that we’ve had in The New Forest since we started back in 2003.
During your visit, if you share a photo and check in to New Forest Activities on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #NewForestFun, you’ll be entered into our monthly prize draw to win an activity for two! We love seeing what you guys get up to in The New Forest with us, so why not come and join in (and share) the fun?
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