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From open coast to rolling hills and river valleys, Hampshire's countryside has something for everyone. Here we offer a choice of attractive sites with facilities for less mobile visitors. The sites detailed here offer a choice of attractive sites with facilities for less mobile visitors. Please contact the individual sites, or visit their websites for complete information concerning opening times, charges and facilities.
Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway
Location: Near Beaulieu
Access: Just 20 minutes from the M27 junction 2)
Open: Contact the gardens for opening times and admission prices.
Contacts: Tel 023 8089 1203,
Web Site www.exbury.co.uk
Easy Access Trail Distance: Not more than 2km.
Terrain: Gravel path and boardwalks
Beautiful oak woodland gardens with the famous Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas amongst other flowers. Rare flowering trees and shrubs are arranged in three major gardens criss-crossed by hardened paths. There are some 200 acres of gardens including ponds, rose garden, rock garden and plant centre to discover. A free trail guide is available to all visitors.
The New Forest
For further information on provision in the New Forest area, contact the New Forest Forum tel 01425 610302.
Covering 145 square miles the New Forest is a place of ancient history, fascinating wildlife and stunning beauty. With areas of woods, heathland and forest lawns providing open grazing for ponies, cattle and pigs.
The many car parks throughout the New Forest provide access to campsites, way marked walks, scenic drives and barbecue sites, many with facilities for the less mobile. Contact the Forestry Commission for more information, tel 023 8028 3141, www.forestry.gov.uk/newforest |
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