New Forest Activities

The New Forest offers a wide range of activities for visitors to enjoy including horse riding and pony trekking, canoeing and kayaking, cycling and mountain biking, archery, swimming, sailing

Local Attractions

Local attractions in the New Forest area include, guided tours and walks, historic houses and heritage sites, museums, parks and gardens, visitor centres, arts and crafts as wall all a wonderful range of nature and wildlife..

Lymington, New Forest, Hampshire.

Lymington lies 1.5 miles south of hilden. It is a bustling, colourful town with lots to see and do. Its Georgian High Street is famous for it’s street-market every Saturday. The popular market has a range of stalls selling everything from local fine produce to craft work and antiques. Cobbled streets lead down to the picturesque quay where visitors can relax and watch the world sail by. Boat and sea fishing trips can be taken from the quay side. The Isle of Wight is reached by ferry in only 30 minutes, and caters for both foot passengers & cars.

Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire.

Brockenhurst is situated just a few miles north of hilden. The ponies, donkeys and cows roam freely in the high street.  Ancient woods and heath surround the village with the majestic Ornamental Drive at Rhinefield within walking distance. Easily accessible by road and inter-city rail service, Brockenhurst lies on the main train line from London Waterloo .The village is well known for it’s tearooms, pubs and many high quality restaurants. Many parts of the forest, hidden to the motorist, are easily accessible by bicycle on designated gravel tracks. Horse riding is another activity well catered for by the village, with local riding establishments catering for all ages and abilities.

Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire.

Beaulieu is a scenic 10 minute drive across the Forest from Hilden, Beaulieu offers a memorable day out. Beaulieu Motor Museum, Palace House and Buckler’s Hard are all popular with adults and children.

Hilden Self Catering Guest House is situated on the south side of the New Forest between the picturesque towns of Brockenhurst and Lymington.

Hilden House Location Map.