Your New Forest
History
of the New Forest
A little bit of culture, Historic Houses, non stuffy museums' and more
Bucklers Hard Museums
Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum and Buckler's Hard Story on the banks of the Beaulieu River. give an insight into the history of this 18th century shipbuilding village focusing on its vessels including those built for Nelson's Navy. A really good day out. Tel 01590 616203. bucklershard.co.uk
The New Forest Centre
The New Forest Centre, packed full of displays and activities that interpret the history & commoning traditions with interactive exhibits. Located alongside the main car park in Lyndhurst. Tel 023 8028 3444. newforestmuseum.org.uk
Russell Cotes
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, Bournemouth, fascinating and unique right on the beach. Licensed cafés, shop and a children's area, an ideal place for learning, exploring and socialising. A very eccentric building with an eclectic collection of furniture and paintings. Perched on the cliff top over-looking seven miles of award-winning beaches. Admission is free. East Cliff Promenade Bournemouth BH1 3AA. 01202 451800 russell-cotes.bournemouth.gov.uk
Hurst Castle
Hurst Castle, Hurst Spit. Milford on Sea. Tales of salty sea dogs; A sea fortress since Tudor times. Open daily from April - October 10.30 am - 5pm. Take the frequent landing ferry from Key haven Quay from 10am. Or walk along the spit either from Milford on sea or Key haven. hurstcastle.co.uk 01590 642500
Breamore House, Breamore, Fordingbridge
Set in beautiful parkland amid surrounding farms and fields, the grandeur and magnificence of the house has changed little over the past 400 years. The Elizabethan Manor House and Countryside Museum open from April until the end of September. Breamore nr. Fordingbridge Hampshire. SP6 2DF. Tel: 01725 512468 breamorehouse.com