Activities at New Forest

Help protect this special landscape, look but please don't pick. Autumn is the time of year when the most wonderful fungi can be seen, some are so rare and vulnerable that they are included in the protected species list and it’s illegal to pick them.

Pigs do an important job of eating many fallen acorns so it’s vital that people don’t touch, feed the pigs or drop human food.

The New Forest code focuses on nine simple ways visitors and residents can help care for this unique and special place.

The New Forest is a great place to see deer in their natural environment, but it is important to remember that they are wild animals and should be treated with respect. We ask people not to enter our deer conservation areas during the rut to avoid disturbance.

Four simple steps to keeping you and your dog safe in the forest

List of car parks and updates about closures.