New Forest, Hampshire
Fernwood Glamping
Ancient woodland glamping in the New Forest: Norman forest paths, free-roaming ponies, and fire pit evenings in a 1,000-year-old landscape
Overview
About the stay
Highlights
The experience
New Forest ancient woodland
Glamping inside a royal forest designated in 1079 — ancient oak pollards, fern floors, and a thousand years of continuous woodland ecology.
Free-roaming New Forest ponies
The commoners' ponies, cattle, and deer wander freely — one of England's most distinctive living landscapes, visible from the site.
Forest cycle trail network
Hundreds of kilometres of gravel cycle tracks through ancient woodland — some of the finest traffic-free cycling in England.
Fire pit in the forest
Evenings in a New Forest woodland clearing — fire lit, trees lit by the glow, and the forest night sounds beginning.
Stay
Your journey
- 1
Train from London to Brockenhurst
90 minutes on the London Waterloo direct — the forest begins as soon as you leave the station and pick up your hire bicycle.
- 2
Forest arrival
Drive or cycle through the unenclosed forest to the Fernwood site — New Forest ponies may be on the road before you reach your pitch.
- 3
Ancient woodland cycle
The New Forest gravel cycle network runs through ancient oak and beech woodland on traffic-free tracks — one of England's finest day-long cycling landscapes.
- 4
Pony watch at sunrise
The free-roaming commoners' ponies are most active at dawn — walk a heath path early and the forest does not disappoint.
- 5
Lymington and the coast
The Georgian market town of Lymington is 15 minutes — cobbled high street, weekend market, and ferry to the Isle of Wight departing from the quay.
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Fire pit evening in the forest
After dark the New Forest has no urban glow. The fire pit, the wood smoke, and the sound of owls in ancient trees is the evening's complete programme.
Packages
Ways to stay
Woodland Glamping Unit
From ~£120/night — confirm on fernwoodglamping.co.uk
Private unit with stove, fire pit, and New Forest woodland setting.
Book this packageWeekend New Forest Break
From ~£300 — verify on fernwoodglamping.co.uk
2–3 night woodland stay with cycle trail and ancient heath access.
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Practical details
Fernwood Glamping is in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire. Full address provided on booking. By car: M27 to J1, then A337 toward Lyndhurst (~90 min from London). Train: London Waterloo to Brockenhurst (direct, ~90 min), then cycle hire or taxi.
minimumStay
Weekend minimum typically 2 nights — confirm on fernwoodglamping.co.uk.
children
Confirm child-welcome policies and safety information (free-roaming animals) with the property.
cancellation
See fernwoodglamping.co.uk or booking confirmation for cancellation and deposit terms.
Where is Fernwood Glamping in the New Forest?
The site is within the New Forest National Park in Hampshire. The exact address is provided on booking. The New Forest is between Southampton and Bournemouth, accessible from the M27 and A31. Lyndhurst is the main forest town.
Are there New Forest ponies near the glamping site?
New Forest ponies are free-roaming commoners' animals that wander throughout the unenclosed New Forest. They may appear near roads, paths, and wooded areas. Guests should not feed or approach them — they are working animals.
Can I cycle in the New Forest from Fernwood Glamping?
Yes. The New Forest has an extensive cycle trail network on traffic-free gravel tracks through the woodland. Cycle hire is available in Brockenhurst and Burley. The forest cycling experience is one of the best in England.
What is included in the glamping unit?
Each unit includes a wood-burning stove, fire pit, self-catering kitchen facilities, and sleeping arrangements. Firewood availability and kitchen spec vary by unit — confirm on fernwoodglamping.co.uk.
What towns are near Fernwood Glamping?
Lyndhurst (main New Forest village), Brockenhurst (with train station), Lymington (coastal market town and ferry to Isle of Wight), and Beaulieu (National Motor Museum and Beaulieu Abbey) are all within easy reach.
How do I get to the New Forest without a car?
Brockenhurst has a direct train from London Waterloo (90 min). From Brockenhurst, cycle hire allows cycle-in access to much of the forest. A car gives the most flexibility, especially for coastal and village exploration.
Is the New Forest good for walking?
Excellent. The New Forest has hundreds of kilometres of marked walking trails through ancient woodland, open heath, and riverside meadow. The Solent Way connects to the Hampshire coast. OS Explorer OL22 covers the area.
How do I book at Fernwood Glamping?
Book direct at https://www.fernwoodglamping.co.uk/book. MindReach connects ready travellers with Fernwood Glamping — we do not take room bookings or spa reservations.
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