Brockenhurst Local Attractions and Things To Do

St Nicholas' Church

This ancient church sits alone on a mound and can trace its history back to the days of the Domesday Book, in which it is noted. Later enhancements have left us with a fascinating mixture of Georgian, Victorian and Norman elements. The South doorway in the nave is one of the fine Norman pieces which remain while the 18th tower is a good example of Georgian brickwork.

The huge great yew tree which dominates part of the churchyard has been calculated as being at least 1000 years old thanks to modern carbon dating methods.

There is an annual service held, on the Sunday will falls nearest to Anzac Day, for the 93 New Zealand Soldiers who died in the First World War and are buried in the graveyard here.

New Forest Show

Over 100,000 visitors annually flock to the New Park area near Brockenhurst for the New Forest and Hampshire County Show. The three day event has a history going back more than 80 years and features a huge variety of entertainments.

The show jumping events are considered one of the major features of the show. Other popular competitions include the showing of cattle, sheep, rabbits and other types of livestock. Apart from this, there are crafts, locally produced goods and different types of entertainment on offer.

Village centre

The main shopping street of Brookley Road offers the visitor not just friendly, independent shops but also the possibility of having a chance encounter with one of the many animals who roam freely through the New Forest area.

Country Walks

The proximity of woodlands and parks and the abundance of wildlife make Brockenhurst a wonderful place for nature lovers to pass some time. There are many fine woodland walks to be explored around the village. Brockenhurst Park, Ivy Wood, Roydon Woods Nature Reserve and the ancient bridge at Blodre are among the many places that will tempt you to explore them. Most walks are gentle with few steep gradients. The area around the Lymington River is a great place to see a wide variety of birds.

Lymington Flyer

Taking the Lymington Flyer down the scenic and historic Heritage Line is an ideal way to visit the Isle of Wight or to attend the popular Lymington Saturday Market. The 6 mile train journey is a wonderful experience in itself, as you pass through lovely areas of the New Forest.