Getting There

By train, go to Southampton, where you can make rail connections to a few centers in the New Forest. Where the train leaves off, you can make bus connections to all towns and many villages. Southampton and Lymington have the best bus connections to New Forest's villages.

If you're driving, head west from Southampton on the A35.

Visitor Information

The New Forest Visitor Centre, Main Car Park, Lyndhurst (tel. 023/8028-2269; www.thenewforest.co.uk), is open daily from 10am to 5pm.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.