Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]- 1 Brockenhurst station. On the mainline railway from London Waterloo to Bournemouth via Southampton, which is served by at least one fast train from each of those cities every hour. It is also served by longer-distance train services from Birmingham and the north of England including Manchester Piccadilly.
Get around
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Map of Brockenhurst
See
[edit]- 1 Blackwater Arboretum, Rhinefield Ornamental Drive. Douglas firs, redwood and rhododendrons.
- 2 Royden Woods. Ancient wood that is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Do
[edit]Events
[edit]- New Forest Show, New Park. 3 days in late July. agricultural show which attracts 100,000 visitors. Includes crafts, country pursuits and showjumping.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Streets Ironmongers, 13 Brookley Rd. Traditional hardware store.
- 2 Cyclexperience Bike Hire, Island Shop, Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, ☏ +44 1590 624204. Open every day 9:30AM-5:30PM.
Eat
[edit]- 1 The Snakecatcher, Lyndhurst Rd. Pub which specialises in dishes cooked on hot rocks. Serves 5 real ales. mains £15-25.
Drink
[edit]- The Huntsman, Lyndhurst Rd SO42 7RQ (village centre), ☏ +44 1590 622225. M-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 11AM-10PM. 13th-century inn with trad British fare and 13 rooms. B&B double £140.
- 1 Thatched Cottage Hotel, 16 Brookley Rd. The Gin Bar has 300 gins to choose from. Also has 6 hotel bedrooms.
Sleep
[edit]Camping
[edit]- 1 Hollands Wood, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7QH, ☏ +44 8451 308224.
- 2 Roundhill, Beaulieu Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7QL, ☏ +44 8451 308224.
- 3 Setthorns, Wooton, New Milton, BH25 5WA, ☏ +44 8451 308224.
Budget
[edit]- 4 Forest Park Hotel, Rhinefield Rd, SO42 7ZG, ☏ +44 1590 622844. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. The hotel has 38 bedrooms all with en-suite, TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. All weather tennis court and outdoor heated pool (Apr–Sep, weather permitting), log cabin sauna and its own riding stables, with horses suitable for novices to the more experienced riders. £45-65 pppn.
Mid-range
[edit]- 5 Daisybank Cottage, Sway Rd, Brockenhurst SO42 7SG, ☏ +44 1590 622086. Charming welcoming B&B in Arts & Crafts style house. No children under 9 or dogs. B&B double £110.
Splurge
[edit]- 6 The Pig in the Forest, Beaulieu Road, SO42 7QL (off B3055), ☏ +44 1590 622354. This is the original Pig, which since 2011 has spawned a growing litter. Upscale chic hotel in a former hunting lodge, great service and dining. Assistance dogs only. B&B double £200.
- 7 Rhinefield House Hotel. Grand country hotel.
- 8 Balmer Lawn Hotel, Balmer Lawn, Lyndhurst Road, SO42 7ZB, ☏ +44 1590 623116. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:30. Dog—friendly four-star hotel and spa with contemporary seasonal dining. £130-£180.
Go next
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Neighbouring destinations
- 1 New Forest
- 2 Lyndhurst
- 3 Lymington
- 4 Burley
- 5 Beaulieu
- 6 Hythe
- 7 Yarmouth
- 8 Southampton
- 9 Christchurch
- 10 Fordingbridge
- 11 Romsey