Poole is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding areas, and a visit to the New Forest National Park is a must, being only a 45-minute drive away or 40 minutes direct to Brockenhurst on the train.
The New Forest's ancient landscape is one of peace and tranquilly—a break from the hectic pace of life and a chance to indulge yourself in the natural beauty of England's smallest national park.
The landscape has changed little since William the Conqueror first saw the acres of deer-filled heathland, pretty glades, and wild wood more than 900 years ago.
See New Forest Ponies
Ponies and cattle graze freely, as they have done for centuries, while deep in the wooded areas, deer roam under the canopies of mighty oaks.