Anthea's guidebook
Local Food scene
Places to eat in and around Ringwood which I can recommend.
Framptons
48-50 High StLovitaly
1 Market PlIndia Cottage
35 Christchurch RdV & G's
2 West StFish Inn
West StreetBoston Tea Party
15 The FurlongThe Cellar Ringwood
5/7 Christchurch RdThe Courtyard
Deweys LaneThe Alice Lisle
Rockford GreenBurley Manor
1 Ringwood RdThe Star Inn
12 Market PlaceOriginal White Hart Ringwood by Marston's Inn
Market PlaceThe Jetty
95 MudefordThe Boathouse
Quay RoadCity/town information
Burley is a small traditional New Forest village situated west of brockenhurst, a 12 minute drive/ 30 minute cycle away from Lilypad. The Village is known for its wealth of tea rooms, gift shops, art galleries and pubs. When in Burley don’t be surprised to see ponies, donkeys and cattle roaming freely around the village. Just outside the village miles of open heathland provide good walking, cycling and riding trails.
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Burley
Burley is a small traditional New Forest village situated west of brockenhurst, a 12 minute drive/ 30 minute cycle away from Lilypad. The Village is known for its wealth of tea rooms, gift shops, art galleries and pubs. When in Burley don’t be surprised to see ponies, donkeys and cattle roaming freely around the village. Just outside the village miles of open heathland provide good walking, cycling and riding trails.
Attractions
Accessible from Lilypad by foot or cycled using the Castleman Trailway. Parking is available if travelling by car. Charges will apply.
Moors Valley is a large Country Park and Forest offering 1000 acres of managed woodland. Miles of mapped walking and cycle routes. Cycle and mobility scooter hire available, model steam railway, golf and pitch & put, restaurant, staffed information point & visitor centre, disabled and baby change facilities within toilet blocks.
Go-Ape and Segway hire, ice-cream sales and gift shop.
Various activities throughout the year including, pond dipping, Ranger Den, Nordic Walking. Suggested time is more than 3 hours.
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Parque y bosque de Moors Valley
Horton RoadAccessible from Lilypad by foot or cycled using the Castleman Trailway. Parking is available if travelling by car. Charges will apply.
Moors Valley is a large Country Park and Forest offering 1000 acres of managed woodland. Miles of mapped walking and cycle routes. Cycle and mobility scooter hire available, model steam railway, golf and pitch & put, restaurant, staffed information point & visitor centre, disabled and baby change facilities within toilet blocks.
Go-Ape and Segway hire, ice-cream sales and gift shop.
Various activities throughout the year including, pond dipping, Ranger Den, Nordic Walking. Suggested time is more than 3 hours.
A short 10 minute drive from Lilypad, The New Forest Water Park offers a range of family friendly activities. So whether you go for a few hours or a few days, you’ll love every moment.
Run for over 30 years, The New Forest Water Park has become the most favoured venue to learn and enjoy a host of Water sports - Including Wakeboarding, Kayaking, Stand-Up Paddle Boarding and a 4,000sq ft Aqua Park.
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New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadA short 10 minute drive from Lilypad, The New Forest Water Park offers a range of family friendly activities. So whether you go for a few hours or a few days, you’ll love every moment.
Run for over 30 years, The New Forest Water Park has become the most favoured venue to learn and enjoy a host of Water sports - Including Wakeboarding, Kayaking, Stand-Up Paddle Boarding and a 4,000sq ft Aqua Park.
Well worth a visit!
Book a tour to sample the local beers.
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Ringwood Brewery
138 Christchurch RdWell worth a visit!
Book a tour to sample the local beers.
For fishing a day license can be purchased at the tackle shop for fishing on the River Avon, with the chance to catch a variety of fish including Pike, Chub and Carp.
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River Avon
For fishing a day license can be purchased at the tackle shop for fishing on the River Avon, with the chance to catch a variety of fish including Pike, Chub and Carp.
If you like cars. This is a fantastic day out.
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Museo Nacional del Motor, Beaulieu
If you like cars. This is a fantastic day out.
Local to Ringwood. 1/2 day out.
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Centro de Búhos, Rapaces y Reptiles de Liberty
Crow LaneLocal to Ringwood. 1/2 day out.
A 15 minute drive away. Donkey and Pony rides.
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Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
A 15 minute drive away. Donkey and Pony rides.
Santuario de Ciervos de Bolderwood
Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental DriveGreat scenery. Take a picnic.
Paultons Park Hogar de Peppa Pig World
Sightseeing
Mudeford is a harbourside and beach-side parish based on an ex-fishing village. At the Quay you’ll find several places to eat and drink as well as great areas to enjoy a picnic. Crabbing is very popular from the quayside. You can buy nets, buckets and bait from the shop at the end of the quay. Sea food festivals, fun days, arts festivals and the annual lifeboat week is all held at the quay throughout the year.
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Mudeford Quay
Mudeford QuayMudeford is a harbourside and beach-side parish based on an ex-fishing village. At the Quay you’ll find several places to eat and drink as well as great areas to enjoy a picnic. Crabbing is very popular from the quayside. You can buy nets, buckets and bait from the shop at the end of the quay. Sea food festivals, fun days, arts festivals and the annual lifeboat week is all held at the quay throughout the year.
Priory Quay
Quay Road
Bournemouth Beach
Linford Bottom
Within half an hour drive, with a mixture of sandy areas and pebbled area. Beach huts are available to hire. Toilets and cafe.
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Avon Beach
MudefordWithin half an hour drive, with a mixture of sandy areas and pebbled area. Beach huts are available to hire. Toilets and cafe.
Catch a ferry to the Isle of Wight for a day trip!
Ask in the visitor centre.
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Isla de Wight
Catch a ferry to the Isle of Wight for a day trip!
Ask in the visitor centre.