Brockenhurst is a small town in the New Forest.
Get in
By train
1 Brockenhurst station is 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.
Get around
50°49′8″N 1°34′40″W
Map of BrockenhurstSee
- 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
Events
- New Forest Show, New Park. 3 days in late July. agricultural show which attracts 100,000 visitors. Includes crafts, country pursuits and showjumping.
Buy
- 1 Streets Ironmongers, 13 Brookley Rd. Traditional hardware store.
Eat
- 1 The Snakecatcher, Lyndhurst Rd. Pub which specialises in dishes cooked on hot rocks. Serves 5 real ales. mains £15-25.
Drink
- 1 Thatched Cottage Hotel, 16 Brookley Rd. The Gin Bar has 300 gins to choose from. Also has 6 hotel bedrooms.
Sleep
- 1 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.
- 2 The Pig in the Forest, Beaulieu Road, Brockenhurst 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.
- 3 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.
- 4 Rhinefield House Hotel. Grand country hotel.
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