Broker England Food New

Broker England Food New

Broker England Food New

England's New Forest isn't as new as its name suggests. The forest was originally established as a royal hunting ground by William the Conqueror nearly a thousand years ago. Now one of England's most popular tourist destinations, the New Forest boasts acres of woodland and open heathland and is home to several species of wildlife. The New Forest offers something for everyone – museums and gardens, quaint villages and seaside towns, and miles of walking trails and cycle routes. Following is a list of some of the forest's major towns and villages and attractions that can be found in each.

Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst & Sway

Lyndhurst is the historic capital of the New Forest and home to the New Forest Museum and Visitor Centre, which features exhibitions and displays documenting the history and heritage of the forest. Lyndhurst offers a variety of shops, cosy tea rooms, and traditional pubs. The nineteenth-century church of St. Michael and All Angels towers over the High Street; in its churchyard is a memorial to one of Lyndhurst's most famous former residents – Alice Liddell, the inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Located outside the village are two of the forest's popular family attractions – the New Forest Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park and Longdown Activity Farm.

Set within the heart of the New Forest, Brockenhurst is one of the area's largest villages and a major transport hub, with frequent trains from London Waterloo and other locations throughout the southeast stopping here. Brockenhurst is a blend of old and new, with all of the amenities of a modern town yet all of the charm of a traditional village. Some of the forest's most beautiful scenery can be found around Brockenhurst, and with several of the main walking trails and cycle routes starting here, visitors will find Brockenhurst the ideal base for exploring the forest car-free.