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BROCKENHURST
The perfect place for a New Forest short break at half term or for a romantic Valentines weekend.
Brockenhurst, the name means “badgers wood”, is set amidst some of the loveliest forestland surroundings and is a much-visited village.
It is here that free roaming new forest ponies; donkeys, cattle, pigs and ducks graze the open heath land and woods, and are often found wandering in the village.
Getting around is easy, with good roads and intercity rail service. Brockenhurst is situated between Lyndhurst and Lymington via the A337.
The well known new forest campsite, Hollands Wood, is based in Brockenhurst close to the Balmer Lawn Hotel.
Entering the town from the western end into the main shopping street, you have to negotiate the ford or watersplash, as it's locally known. Brockenhurst Park is well known for its' annual horse trials and Brockenhurst College is situated just off the picturesque Water's Green. Many visitors will know Brockenhurst as the home of The New Forest Show.
The diversity of pubs, restaurants, Brockenhurst b&b's, new forest hotels and shops make this a memorable stop over.
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