New Forest Activities

Going by bike is the best way to travel in The New Forest and is often quicker than taking the car! With full and half day bike hire, it’s an activity you’re bound to enjoy.

Our cycle hire centre is exclusively for adults, so if you’re a couple or a group of friends looking to explore The New Forest on two wheels instead of four, we’ve got you covered.

Choosing us means you’ll avoid the queues of the busy hire centres packed with families and children. We’ll get you kitted up and on the road quickly and easily, helping you make the most of your hire time.

We also supply free cycle maps with all our hires which include everything you’ll need to get you from A to B (via a pub of course!) You can park with us all day for free too.

The New Forest is such a beautiful place to see, and much of it can’t be seen by just driving around. Hiring a bike gives you the opportunity to explore at your own pace and not miss out on any of the wonderful scenery and hidden sights that The New Forest has to offer.

Discover the exciting world of Bushcraft in The New Forest National Park. Ever wondered how you would fare in survival conditions? Could you build a shelter, source food, or create fire simply with what you can find? Now you can find out under the expert guidance of one of our bushcraft guides.

A fantastic activity for a family to enjoy some quality time in the great outdoors, or for a group wanting to share and experience and learn to work together. Explore the environment, learn techniques for survival, and make the best use of the resources around you.

Please note: The New Forest National Park Authority and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service do sometimes issue amber fire warnings when we’ve had particularly dry weather. During these times, we will not practice fire lighting during our bushcraft sessions. If you’re due to visit us for a bushcraft session and have any questions about this, please get in touch.

Spend a full day swinging from the trees, solving puzzles, getting to grips with a bow and arrow and learning bushcraft around the campfire, all in a beautiful woodland setting in Beaulieu in the New Forest. There's plenty to keep you and your gang entertained under the woodland canopy during this jam-packed adventure day. Great for couples and families with children aged 8+ years. Various dates available throughout the year.

Located in quiet and beautiful surroundings, our Woodland Activity Centre provides your group with huge amounts of potential for fun and discovery. Individual and team-based high ropes experiences, low ropes challenge courses and over 20 specifically designed team challenges – there’s so much to explore.

We build programmes for all types of groups, keeping an inclusive ‘Challenge by Choice’ delivery style in place at all times. From schools and social groups to large scale team building events, let us build you the perfect outdoor team programme.

Described as a cross between laser-tag and paintball, BattleZone with New Forest Activities will have you going head to head to take out the opposing team during a variety of different gaming scenarios. Capture the flag, defending your base and bomb disposal are just a few of the games that you'll be able to play, with your session being run by one of their experienced activity instructors.

You'll begin your session with a safety briefing and instructions on how to use the kit before heading out on the battlefield. Storm the opposing team with your troops by your side or find a good spot, set up camp and hide amongst the woodland to take out your enemies. Various dates and times available, all equipment provided. Sessions run for 2-hours.

You'll begin your session with a briefing from your activity instructor to ensure that you're firing correctly and safely. You'll then take to their woodland archery range to test your aim with a bow.

Aim for the bullseye and go for gold during a range of scoring games and challenges! Coaches will be on hand throughout the session to help you perfect your technique. Great for couples or for families with children aged 12 and upwards. Various sessions are available throughout the year.

Ready to take aim? The art of Archery goes way back, with its roots in hunting and on the ancient battlefields. Modern equipment now brings Archery in The New Forest safely up to date. With bows and arrows for all shapes and sizes, our Archery experiences give you the chance to learn new skills, feeling the satisfaction of going for gold.

Our Archery site is tucked away amongst beautiful New Forest surroundings. We even have a mobile service for private event hire. Scheduled sessions are available to book online with parties and groups by arrangement. Take a look through the options below and let us know what you’d like to do.

You'll begin your 2-hour session with some coaching from your knowledgeable activity instructor who will teach you the fundamental skills needed to paddle correctly. You'll then head out for a tour of the beautiful Beaulieu River Nature Reserve in stable touring kayaks. Spot wildlife and explore the hidden creeks and waterways of the river.

Kayaks are small and stable watercraft, powered using a double bladed paddle. We pride ourselves on providing a range of experiences, which almost anyone can enjoy. From half and full day adventures, to short taster sessions and hire. Our experienced and qualified staff will help you to learn the skills you need, to really enjoy your time on the water.

Perfect for individuals, couples, groups and families with children aged 12 years and upwards.

Located on the banks of the tidal and privately owned Beaulieu River, our canoeing base offers a wonderful location to explore. Take the River up or down stream, drift on tidal currents or explore hidden creeks. Whether it’s your first time in a canoe or you’ve been before, our expert guides will tailor your experience perfectly.

Exploring since 2003, you’ll benefit from our many years of guiding people on the Beaulieu waters. There’s a range of canoeing sessions to choose from, all possible through our exclusive license to canoe on this stunning Nature Reserve. You’ll be in Open ‘Canadian Style’ Canoes, so you will feel stable and safe, as you learn and explore.

We welcome dogs on all of our canoeing sessions. Just bring along a blanket or towel for them to perch on on the boat!