Westonbirt
Book tickets Home to 2,500 different species from the far corners of the globe and 5 national tree collections, Westonbirt is the perfect place for you to escape, relax or have an adventure! Take a journey up into the canopy on the STIHL Tree Top Walkway, stop by the caf for a tasty treat or see if you can spot the Gruffalo! With the world famous Westonbirt autumn on its way, and the arboretum coming to life in a rich, blaze of colour, it's the perfect time to spare a thought for trees. Visit our autumn page to plan your visit. Don't forget, if you join as a Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum member, you can enjoy free entry to this spectacular setting for a whole year. Find out more about becoming a member here.
The Queens HouseHigh Street, Lyndhurst, SO437NH
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Forestry Commission
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The New Forest is a spectacular landscape made up of a unique mix of woodlands and open habitatsthat areglobally important for nature conservation. Forestry England manages 47% of the New Forest National Park,including much of the best-known ancient woodlands, wetlands and heathlands, which are home to many rare species of plants and wildlife. In fact, welookafter more land and more trees than any other organisation in England. No BBQs or fires in the NewForest To help prevent wildfires fires, BBQs and outdoor cooking equipment are not permitted in car parksor any area of theForest. Anyone using these items is liable to a fine and prosecution. Follow the New Forest Code Ensuring the New Forest is a safe place to come and protecting the very special nature we have here, requires all of us to respect and look after it, find out more: The New Forest Code Stick tothe marked trails It's particularly important that cyclists stickto way-markedcycle trails in the New Forest, which is a highly protected and fragile landscape. There are over 100 miles of off-road waymarked cycle routesthat you can useand cyclists muststay on these all year round. Please note that youcannot usee-scooters on land that we manage in the New Forest because they are currently illegal (except on private land or when used on public roads as part of formal government trial). Keep your distance Please help reduce animal accidents by driving with extra care on Forest roads. It's a fineable offence to feed the free roaming animals. The Forest is home to many grazing animals and wildlife that can be made ill from discardedfood and litter that people leave behind. Please help us keep the New Forest a tidy place for people and safe place for animals by being responsible and taking your litter home. Park and drive responsibly Please park in one of our designated car parks. Parking is not allowed on grass verges or in access gateways.Keep highways clear and leave plenty of room for other road users to pass. Find out which car parks are open and have facilities:
The Queens HouseHigh Street, Lyndhurst, SO437NH
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Join us among the trees to hear the best live music, connect with nature and discover unique concert locations in the nation's forests.
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