Brockenhurst

Brockenhurst is a small town in the New Forest.

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🌍 Brockenhurst station. On the mainline railway from London Waterloo to Bournemouth via Southampton, which is served by at least one fast train from each of those cities every hour. It is also served by longer-distance train services from Birmingham and the north of England including Manchester Piccadilly. (updated Jan 2024)

🌍 Blackwater Arboretum, Rhinefield Ornamental Drive. Douglas firs, redwood and rhododendrons. (updated Dec 2016)
🌍 Royden Woods. Ancient wood that is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. (updated Dec 2020)

New Forest Show, New Park. 3 days in late July. agricultural show which attracts 100,000 visitors. Includes crafts, country pursuits and showjumping. (updated Dec 2020)

🌍 Streets Ironmongers, 13 Brookley Rd. Traditional hardware store. (updated Dec 2020)
🌍 Cyclexperience Bike Hire, Island Shop, Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, ☏ +44 1590 624204. Open every day 9:30AM-5:30PM. (updated Jan 2021)

🌍 The Snakecatcher, Lyndhurst Rd. Pub which specialises in dishes cooked on hot rocks. Serves 5 real ales. mains £15-25. (updated Dec 2020)

The Huntsman, Lyndhurst Rd SO42 7RQ (village centre), ☏ +44 1590 622225. M-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 11AM-10PM. 13th-century inn with trad British fare and 13 rooms. B&B double £140. (updated Oct 2023)
🌍 Thatched Cottage Hotel, 16 Brookley Rd. The Gin Bar has 300 gins to choose from. Also has 6 hotel bedrooms. (updated Dec 2020)

🌍 Hollands Wood, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7QH, ☏ +44 333 011 0495. (updated Dec 2020)
🌍 Roundhill, Beaulieu Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7QL, ☏ +44 333 011 0495. (updated Dec 2020)
🌍 Setthorns, Wooton, New Milton, BH25 5WA, ☏ +44 333 011 0495. (updated Dec 2020)

🌍 Forest Park Hotel, Rhinefield Rd, SO42 7ZG, ☏ +44 1590 622844. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. The hotel has 38 bedrooms all with en-suite, TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. All weather tennis court and outdoor heated pool (Apr–Sep, weather permitting), log cabin sauna and its own riding stables, with horses suitable for novices to the more experienced riders. £45-65 pppn.

🌍 Daisybank Cottage, Sway Rd, Brockenhurst SO42 7SG, ☏ +44 1590 622086. Charming welcoming B&B in Arts & Crafts style house. No children under 9 or dogs. B&B double £110. (updated Aug 2020)

🌍 The Pig in the Forest, Beaulieu Road, SO42 7QL (off B3055), ☏ +44 1590 622354. This is the original Pig, which since 2011 has spawned a growing litter. Upscale chic hotel in a former hunting lodge, great service and dining. Assistance dogs only. B&B double £200. (updated Jul 2020)
🌍 Rhinefield House Hotel. Grand country hotel. (updated Dec 2020)
🌍 Balmer Lawn Hotel, Balmer Lawn, Lyndhurst Road, SO42 7ZB, ☏ +44 1590 623116. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:30. Dog—friendly four-star hotel and spa with contemporary seasonal dining. £130-£180. (updated Sep 2024)