Linda's Guidebook

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Linda's Guidebook

Family Theme Park

25 minutes from Sandy Balls, Paultons Park has over 70 rides and attractions set in beautiful parkland.
Paulton’s Park is the UK’s number 1 family theme park — located in Hampshire with over 70 exciting rides and attractions, set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New Forest National Park. Paultons is also home of the UK's only Peppa Pig World with 9 fun Peppa-themed rides, great for an amazing day out with the kids. Enjoy roller coasters, thrill rides, family rides, indoor and outdoor play areas, water splash parks, entertainments and an astonishing collection of birds and animals at our amusement park.
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Paultons Park Hogar de Peppa Pig World
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Paulton’s Park is the UK’s number 1 family theme park — located in Hampshire with over 70 exciting rides and attractions, set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New Forest National Park. Paultons is also home of the UK's only Peppa Pig World with 9 fun Peppa-themed rides, great for an amazing day out with the kids. Enjoy roller coasters, thrill rides, family rides, indoor and outdoor play areas, water splash parks, entertainments and an astonishing collection of birds and animals at our amusement park.
Enjoy a real farm experience at Dorset's family run attraction”. Heavy Horse drawn carriage rides, Educational talks delivered with passion. Heavy Horses harness presentations. Miniature pony carriage rides Tractor and trailer rides Close encounters in Pets Corner. Explore vintage vehicles and exhibits. Farm keeper feeding tours. Vintage rides and adventure play areas. Undercover play barns Smokey Joe's Café and Rosie's Gift Shop
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Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
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Enjoy a real farm experience at Dorset's family run attraction”. Heavy Horse drawn carriage rides, Educational talks delivered with passion. Heavy Horses harness presentations. Miniature pony carriage rides Tractor and trailer rides Close encounters in Pets Corner. Explore vintage vehicles and exhibits. Farm keeper feeding tours. Vintage rides and adventure play areas. Undercover play barns Smokey Joe's Café and Rosie's Gift Shop
"Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre features a whole host of Alpine Themed Activities, Restaurant dishes and of course our very own independent Ski and Snowboard Store! Situated near Bournemouth Airport, surrounded by Alpine evergreen trees - are some of the most exciting value-for-money children's activities you could wish for! There's the Ringo tubing run, Ski bob sledging run as well as a huge Alpine Adventure Park featuring a Life Sized Pirate Ship, Zip Line and much more! If you're looking for things to do in Dorset or fun days out in Christchurch this is a great place to visit.
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Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre & Snowsports Shop
Matchams Lane
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"Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre features a whole host of Alpine Themed Activities, Restaurant dishes and of course our very own independent Ski and Snowboard Store! Situated near Bournemouth Airport, surrounded by Alpine evergreen trees - are some of the most exciting value-for-money children's activities you could wish for! There's the Ringo tubing run, Ski bob sledging run as well as a huge Alpine Adventure Park featuring a Life Sized Pirate Ship, Zip Line and much more! If you're looking for things to do in Dorset or fun days out in Christchurch this is a great place to visit.

Water Park

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New Forest Water Park
Ringwood Road
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Sightseeing

A visit to Salisbury is an opportunity to discover fascinating history, experience cutting-edge events and help to shape new, original and surpising traditions. At Salisbury Cathedral you will find the best preserved of the four original Magna Carta manuscripts dating from 1215AD. Nearby, the famous Cathedral Close houses attractions like Arundells, Mompesson House, The Rifles Military Museum and Salisbury Museum. Elsewhere in the city, some of England’s finest historic houses and heritage buildings are brought to life with arts, culture, events and entertainment. Good for shopping and eating out with quaint pubs and restaurants.
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Salisbury
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A visit to Salisbury is an opportunity to discover fascinating history, experience cutting-edge events and help to shape new, original and surpising traditions. At Salisbury Cathedral you will find the best preserved of the four original Magna Carta manuscripts dating from 1215AD. Nearby, the famous Cathedral Close houses attractions like Arundells, Mompesson House, The Rifles Military Museum and Salisbury Museum. Elsewhere in the city, some of England’s finest historic houses and heritage buildings are brought to life with arts, culture, events and entertainment. Good for shopping and eating out with quaint pubs and restaurants.

Food scene

Traditional country pub situated in Breamore. Good food and wine.
Bat & Ball
Traditional country pub situated in Breamore. Good food and wine.
The George is a beautiful 18th Century pub set on the banks of the River Avon on the edge of the New Forest National Park in the charming former market town of Fordingbridge. At The George they offer classic gastro pub food using locally sourced, seasonal produce whenever possible. We have a comprehensive wine list tailored to suit all tastes and pockets and of course carry a well stocked bar.
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The George
14 Bridge St
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The George is a beautiful 18th Century pub set on the banks of the River Avon on the edge of the New Forest National Park in the charming former market town of Fordingbridge. At The George they offer classic gastro pub food using locally sourced, seasonal produce whenever possible. We have a comprehensive wine list tailored to suit all tastes and pockets and of course carry a well stocked bar.
Idyllically positioned in the heart of the New Forest, once a Royal Hunting Lodge dating back to the 17th Century near the town of Fordingbridge. You can find wild animals such as donkeys, cattle, pigs, and donkeys grazing outside. The Royal Oak is a cosy, characterful thatched pub serving local cask ales, fine wines, freshly prepared food using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, the menu features traditional pub comforts and modern.
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The Royal Oak
Ringwood Road
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Idyllically positioned in the heart of the New Forest, once a Royal Hunting Lodge dating back to the 17th Century near the town of Fordingbridge. You can find wild animals such as donkeys, cattle, pigs, and donkeys grazing outside. The Royal Oak is a cosy, characterful thatched pub serving local cask ales, fine wines, freshly prepared food using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, the menu features traditional pub comforts and modern.
The Potting Shed Hyde
The Horse & Groom is a charming traditional country pub, situated in the village of Woodgreen, in the New Forest National Park. ​ The pubs location makes it a perfect place to visit before or after a walk in the gorgeous surroundings. Only 10 minutes from Sandy Balls, turn left just before the Fighting Cocks pub and follow the road to Woodgreen Village.
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The Horse & Groom
High Street
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The Horse & Groom is a charming traditional country pub, situated in the village of Woodgreen, in the New Forest National Park. ​ The pubs location makes it a perfect place to visit before or after a walk in the gorgeous surroundings. Only 10 minutes from Sandy Balls, turn left just before the Fighting Cocks pub and follow the road to Woodgreen Village.
Great Thai food. For delivery or collection. See their Face Book page for menus contact details etc.
Thai Kitchen Takeaway & restaurant
Great Thai food. For delivery or collection. See their Face Book page for menus contact details etc.
Excellent food served in a stylish restaurant which offers contemporary English cuisine. The a la carte menu is primarily created using fresh local produce to provide sumptuous dishes and on Sundays they also offer a hearty Sunday roast. The bar and wine cellar offers a variety of excellent drinks, including cocktails, beers, ciders, spirits and wines from around the world. Situated only half a mile from Fordingbridge and a short drive from Sandy Balls.
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The Three Lions
Stuckton Road
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Excellent food served in a stylish restaurant which offers contemporary English cuisine. The a la carte menu is primarily created using fresh local produce to provide sumptuous dishes and on Sundays they also offer a hearty Sunday roast. The bar and wine cellar offers a variety of excellent drinks, including cocktails, beers, ciders, spirits and wines from around the world. Situated only half a mile from Fordingbridge and a short drive from Sandy Balls.

Country Park

Moors Valley is a Country Park with Play Trail, narrowgauge steam railway, Go Ape tree top adventure, golf course, country shop, restaurant and more.
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Parque y bosque de Moors Valley
Horton Road
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Moors Valley is a Country Park with Play Trail, narrowgauge steam railway, Go Ape tree top adventure, golf course, country shop, restaurant and more.
The New Forest Wildlife Park is located on the edge of The New Forest close to the towns of Ashurst and Lyndhurst. The park specialises in native and past-native wildlife of Britain and otters and owls from around the globe, housing four species of the former and ten of the latter.
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Parque de Vida Silvestre New Forest
Deerleap Lane
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The New Forest Wildlife Park is located on the edge of The New Forest close to the towns of Ashurst and Lyndhurst. The park specialises in native and past-native wildlife of Britain and otters and owls from around the globe, housing four species of the former and ten of the latter.

Zoo

With plenty of outdoor space, and a whole host of animals and activities, Marwell Zoo is a great family day out in Hampshire. Guests are advised to prebook tickets online for the correct day before arrival.
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Marwell Zoo
Thompson's Lane
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With plenty of outdoor space, and a whole host of animals and activities, Marwell Zoo is a great family day out in Hampshire. Guests are advised to prebook tickets online for the correct day before arrival.

Motor Museum

The National Motor Museum is one of five leading National Motor Museums across Europe, who have joined forces to display over 1,500 classic cars for enthusiasts to admire.
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Museo Nacional del Motor, Beaulieu
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The National Motor Museum is one of five leading National Motor Museums across Europe, who have joined forces to display over 1,500 classic cars for enthusiasts to admire.