Beaulieu: Ancient and pretty little village, home to the Montagu family. The village, with tiny shops and a pub, is built around a wide tidal river, attracting all kinds of wildlife.
Boldre: Small pretty village near Lymington with narrow lanes and a well-preserved 800-year-old church.
Bournemouth: Renowned for its seven miles of golden beaches and beautiful parks and gardens, Bournemouth blends the contemporary with the traditional. Seaside restaurants and arcades make for a great day out.
Bramshaw: Piper's Wait, the highest point in The New Forest is near Bramshaw. In the village, visitors can enjoy the church, built over the centuries in a variety of architectural styles.
Burley: Legends concerning dragons, witches and smuggling abound in this traditional village. Today you can go horse riding, take a trip in a horse-drawn wagon or cycle. There are also plenty of shops and tearooms here.
Eling: You won't often get a chance to see a working tide mill in action, so it’s worth a visit to the old quay where you’ll find the Mill and Heritage Centre. There are also good walks along the reed-lined river.
Hythe: A train ride along the Victorian pier is a treat before you catch the ferry across to Southampton. You’ll get a wonderful view of the great ocean liners coming up Southampton Water and you can enjoy a walk around the old part of Hythe which is full of attractive Victorian and Georgian buildings.
Lymington: This beautiful, Georgian market town is just 10 minutes from Brockenhurst. It is a mecca for sailing enthusiasts and receives lots of tourists in the summer. Many visit the open-air salt baths. A quaint cobbled street joins the bottom of the high street, where there is a market held every Saturday, to the quay. Pop over to the Isle of Wight for the day on the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth or, alternatively, charter a yacht and cruise the Solent! But ladies make sure you don't leave Lymington without a visit to Stanwells designer boutique on the high street.
