Local Information . . .
Banking
There is a cash machine in the Post Office in White parish, they are open 9-5 Monday to Saturday and 8-1.00 on Sundays.
Local Places of interest
We have numerous leaflets for all the lovely places in the surrounding area. Obviously one of the main attractions is Salisbury Cathedral, which is a 15 minute drive up the A36 from Newton Farmhouse. There is plenty of parking in Salisbury. On Tuesdays and Saturdays there is the Charter Market in the market square and on the first and third Wednesday of the month there is a Farmers market, selling local produce. Some other places to visit in the area are:
Stonehenge is approximately 30-35 minutes drive from here.
Wilton House is slightly north of Salisbury, approximately 15-20 minutes drive from Newton Farmhouse and is open from April onwards.
Braemore House is approximately 15 minutes drive and is open from April – September.
Winchester is about 30 minutes from here and again there is a wonderful cathedral and a quaint market on Saturdays.
Stourhead Gardens
Hillier Gardens
Exbury Gardens
For the children there are numerous places to visit:
Paultons Park – childrens theme park
Alice in Wonderland
Go Ape, Moors Valley
Cheddar Gorge
Beaulieu Car Museum
Local Pubs/Restaurants
The Kings Head, Whiteparish (2 mins)
Tel: 01794 884287
Situated in our local village, which is one mile away, so about a 15-20 minute walk. All home cooked food, you can eat in the restaurant or in the bar. Lively, fun pub.
The Fountain Inn, Whiteparish (2 mins)
Tel: 01794 884266
Next door to the Kings Head, Whiteparish, so 1 mile from Newton Farmhouse, and again within walking distance. You can either eat in the pub or in the restaurant, either way the food is good and the welcome warm.
Sherekhan, Redlynch (5 mins) (Indian restaurant0
Tel: 01725 510809
Indian restaurant reasonably priced, very good food and welcoming staff.
The Kings Head, Redlynch (5 mins)
Tel: 01725510420
Lovely pub with garden and great food.
The Royal Jaipur, Southampton Road ( 5 mins) (Indian restaurant)
Tel: 01794 390008
Link: www.royaljaipur.co.uk
The Green Dragon at Brook (12 mins)
Tel: 023 8081 3359
Lovely drive into the New Forest. Food is very good together with good prices and welcoming staff.
The Lamb Inn, Nomansland (10 mins)
Tel: 01794 390246
Situated in a beautiful spot overlooking the village green, traditional pub food, reasonably priced, great for lunch.
Les Mirabelles, Nomansland (10 mins )
Tel: 01794 390205
Top quality French restaurant, next door to the Lamb Inn. French owner Claude has created a very special eating experience in The New Forest. If you want a romantic evening out we can recommend Les Mirabelles, but needs booking well in advance.
Link: www.lesmirabelles.co.uk
The Wooden Spoon, Downton (10 mins drive)
Tel: 01725 511899
Very good pub food, extremely welcoming owners, however is generally very busy so does requiring booking in advance.
LXIX The Chapter,
9 - 13 St Johns Street,
Salisbury, SP1 2SB
Tel: 01722 340 000
Good bistro restaurant situated opposite the Cathedral in Salisbury.
The Jade, Salisbury (15 mins)
Tel: 01722 333355
Very good Chinese restaurant, opposite the Cathedral. Particularly good seafood.
Prezzo, Salisbury (15 mins)
Tel: 01722 341 333
Good pizzas, pasta dishes and salads, reasonably priced and again fairly near the cathedral.
There are a number of walks in the forest that we can recommend and we will provide you with directions on your arrival. We can suggest two in particular, a wooded walk at Nomansland and a heathland walk at Fritham, both of which have a pub at the end.
Falconry
Forest Falconry, New Road, Landford
Tel: 01794 323310
www.forestfalconry.com
Hamptworth Estate, Hamptworth
Tel: 01794 390700
www.hamptworthestate.co.uk
Cycling
There are many cycle routes available in the New Forest, Fritham is a good one, if a bit undulating. If you have not brought your own bicycle then you can hire bikes at:
Sandy Balls Holiday Centre, Godshill, Fordingbridge, SP6 2JZ - Sandy Balls
Tel: 01425 657707
AA Bike Hire (New Forest), Fernglen, Gosport Lane, Lyndhurst, Hampshire
Tel: 02380 283349
Cycle hire with helmets, children seat and other equipment including in the price, as well as puncture resistant tubes and breakdown service.
Country Lanes Cycle Centre, The Railway Carriage, Brockenhurst Station, Brockenhurst
Tel: 01590 623407
Forest Leisure Cycling, Village Centre, Burley, Hamphshire
Tel: 01425 403584
A warm welcome awaits you from all at Forest Leisure Cycling, the New Forest and south coast’s cycle hire, retail sales and repair specialists.
Cyclexperience, Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Tel: 01590 623407
Cycle Hire Centre in New Forest. Huge selection of cycles. Traffic free trails. Parking, open all year.
Horse Riding
Bagnum Riding Stables, Bagnum Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire
Tel: 01425 476263
Friendly riding stables in the New Forest, hacking, lessons, pony club. Horses and ponies to suit all.
Burley Villa School of Riding, Bashley Common Road, New Milton, Hampshire
Tel: 01425 610278
English and Western riding across the New Forest, riding lessons. Groups welcome, beginners welcome.
Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing – The Dulcie
Tel: 01425 629776
Ray Pitt Sea Fishing
Tel: 01425 612896
Christchurch Royalty Fishery
Tel: 01202 485262
Cranborne Gold Oak Farm
Tel: 01725 517275
Ferndown East Moors Fishing Lake
Tel: 01202 872302
Fordingbridge New Forest Water Park
Tel: 01425 656868
Verwood Martins Farm Fishery
Tel: 01202 822335
Golf
Hamptworth Golf Course, Hamptworth Road, Hamptworth, Salisbury
Tel: 01794 390155
18 hole, par 72 woodland course accompanied by practise facilities, 2 all weather tennis courts, croquet lawn, clubhouse, golf and tennis academy.
Link: www.hamptworthgolf.co.uk
Watersports
Liquid Logistics, Partridge Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Tel: 01590 612 377
They provide canoeing and Kayaking activities on Beaulieu River. Novices are welcome.
New Forest Water Park, Ringwood Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Tel: 01425 656868
Learn to waterski, or wakeboard. Experience the inflatable banana and tyre rides.
Tennis
Lymington Tennis Club, Avenue Road, Lymington, Hampshire
Tel: 01590 676 236
