Making the Most of Autumn in The New Forest

With colder weather and shorter days, The New Forest truly comes alive in Autumn!

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Making the Most of Autumn in The New Forest

With colder weather and shorter days, The New Forest truly comes alive in Autumn. Crisp leaves and sweeping sunsets paint the forest with a golden glow, creating a gorgeous backdrop for adventure. Whether you’re looking for crisp Autumn walks, insta-worthy photo ops or seasonal fun for your little ones, there’s an adventure for everyone this Autumn in the forest.

Pumpkin Patches

For a seasonal activity that is as picturesque as it is fun, check out one of The New Forest’s

many pumpkin patches:

SunnyFields Farm

Sunnyfields in Marchwood makes for a great spot to spend an October evening. Explore the farm at your own pace, choosing from a range of different pumpkins to take home. Their event kitchen boasts an extensive food and drink menu, meaning they’ve got everything you need for a magical Autumn evening!

Picking Patch

For a more adventurous pumpkin-themed adventure, check out Picking Patch in Fordingbridge! With spooky trails and a murder mystery maze, your little ones can blow off some steam in a frighteningly fun way!

Cat and Fiddle Farm

If you’re after a more relaxed pumpkin picking experience, The Cat and Fiddle Farm in Hinton may be your idea of the perfect Autumn day out. Their ‘pick your own’ farm allows you to pick seasonal produce all year round- ideal for pumpkins in October! Their on-site café, farm shop and picnic area means that there’s everything you need to turn your pumpkin-picking adventure into a full family day out.

Autumn Walks

If you’re looking to experience the magic of Autumn through the crunch of golden leaves and fresh air, look no further than The New Forest National Park! With a range of walking routes that come alive during the ‘-ber’ months, there’s somewhere for everyone to experience nature this season:

BlackWater Arboretum

Experience Autumn from around the world at Blackwater Arboretum. Their international collection of trees allows you to observe the colours of Autumn worldwide, right here from The New Forest, perfect for experiencing that golden glow and crisp air.

Knightwood

Another great spot to experience the magic of Autumn is the Knightwood Oak Trail. Featuring the most famous tree in the forest, this route is another enchanting option for feeling the leaves crunch beneath your wellies.

Denny Wood

With a trail that is just over an hour long, Denny Wood is ideal for getting the little ones out this season. Experience Autumn hues while spotting wildlife along the route.

Halloween Adventures

If you’re feeling a little more daring this Autumn, check out some of the spooky seasonal events taking place across the forest:

Paultons Park

Enjoy heaps of frightening fun at Paultons Park! Spooky decorations and themed rides make for a thrill-filled day out for all the family!

Longdown

Or, if you’re looking for something for the little thrill-seekers, Longdown Activity Farm is full of activities this Halloween season. Creepy crawlies and real-life barn owls mean that you can experience a Halloween that is truly spooktacular!

New Forest Activities

Alternatively, you can join us here at New Forest Activities for something a little bit different! Running throughout October are a range of spooky activities, suitable for a range of ages and abilities. Among them include:

• Canoe Halloween Treasure Hunt

Head out along The Beaulieu River on a family friendly treasure hunt searching for devilishly delicious Halloween Candy!

• Halloween Archery Pumpkin Shooting

Enjoy a spooky twist on this ancient sport! Sharpen up your archery skills while shooting pumpkins!

• BattleZone: Apocalypse

These supernatural sessions will be running at dusk, allowing you to paint the battlefield dead as you creep up on your enemies!

• Spooky Halloween River Tour

Explore The Beaulieu River’s dark waters by moonlight! With hot chocolate and Halloween candy, are you brave enough to take on this spooky adventure?

Whether you’re after crisp Autumn leaves, spooky Halloween thrills, or picturesque photo spots, there’s something for everyone this Autumn.