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Director Sam White Water Kayaking

07 August 2025

The Power of Nature for Teams (And What Kayaking Taught Me About Leading Them)

New Forest Activities Director, Sam Sutton, shares how his early love of nature inspired his pass...

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Roundhill Campsite taken by Camping in the New Forest

28 July 2025

Camping at Roundhills Campsite: New Forest Adventures in the Heart of the National Park

Discover Roundhills Campsite in the New Forest – a family-friendly base for unforgettable adventu...

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Wildlife Watching in the New Forest

14 June 2025

Wildlife Watching in the New Forest – Best Times & Places to Spot Birds, Deer & More

Your Wildlife Spotting Adventure Starts Here – What to Look For and When

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Family Canoeing in the New Forest

17 May 2025

Protecting What We Love: Our Partnership with the New Forest Trust

We’ve teamed up with the New Forest Trust to help protect the place we love. Learn how your next ...

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Top 5 Reasons Your Small Team Needs a Day Out

09 May 2025

Top 5 Reasons Your Small Team Needs a Day Out

Here at New Forest Activities, we are a small, close-knit team—which is something we really enjoy.

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Calming Your Nerves: A Parent’s Guide to School Residential Trips

18 April 2025

Calming Your Nerves: A Parent’s Guide to School Residential Trips

As a parent, it’s perfectly natural to feel anxious about your child being away from home for sev...

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5 ways the outdoors can improve children’s mental health

28 February 2025

5 Ways the Outdoors Positively Impacts Children's Mental Health

How children of all ages can benefit in multiple ways by getting in touch with nature and outdoor...

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The benefits of outdoor activities on mental health

16 January 2025

The mental health benefits of outdoor activities for team builds

Getting outside and away from screens is a crucial way to recharge as a team. We thought we would...

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09 December 2024

Top 5 Winter Activities Outdoors in the New Forest

Winter transforms the New Forest into a wonderland of crisp air, serene landscapes, and exciting ...

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25 November 2024

Phones on Residentials? The Good, the Bad, and the Slightly Awkward

Discover how Jack Reed’s insightful research explores the role of mobile phones in outdoor reside...

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Exciting Group Activities in the New Forest

20 July 2023

Exciting Group Activities in the New Forest

Group experiences in the outdoors can be a great way to strengthen ties, gain knowledge and creat...

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Why team building events are better held away from the office

10 July 2023

Why team building events are better held away from the office

Why are team building events better held away from the office? This is a question that many leade...

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