Things to do in Ringwood, England: The Best Nature & Parks

December 15, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Ringwood is a historic market town and civil parish in Hampshire, England, located on the River Avon, close to the New Forest and northeast of Bournemouth. It has a history dating back to Anglo-Saxon times, and has held a weekly market since the Middle Ages.
Restaurants in Ringwood

1. Bagnum Equestrian Centre Ltd

Bagnum Lane Bagnum Riding Stables, New Forest National Park Hampshire, Ringwood BH24 3BZ England +44 1425 476263 [email protected] http://www.bagnumequestrian.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 104 reviews

Bagnum Equestrian Centre Ltd

We are a friendly, family run Equestrian Centre based in the New Forest, we offer hacking, lessons and walkouts for adults and children from the age of 5 years old. We cater for all abilities, from beginners to the very advanced rider. Our friendly staff will provide you with help and guidance while showing you the fantastic scenery in the wide open forest. Our private and group lessons are held in our new outdoor arena with one of our qualified istructor. We also offer Jump lessons to our more advanced riders in our outdoor jumping paddock. We hold regular competitions as well as holiday pony club camps for children.

Reviewed By bneilpb - Deal, United Kingdom

My 3 teenage children, my wife and I enjoyed a 1 hour hack through the beautiful forestland ably guided by Cassidy and Asher. The horses were all in amazing condition which added to the overall experience. Our experience from the time we arrived at Bagnum to the time we left was so enjoyable. The staff were very attentive and ensured all of the family knew exactly what we needed to do despite us all having some riding experience. The hack itself was very enjoyable with a mix of walking and trotting through tracks and on road. We felt totally reassured by our two guides throughout. Thank you Bagnum Equestrian Centre for such a great time. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

2. Moors Valley Country Park and Forest

Moors Valley Country Park Horton Road Ashley Heath, Ringwood, New Forest National Park Hampshire, Ringwood BH24 2ET England +44 1425 470721 [email protected] http://www.moors-valley.co.uk
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4.5 based on 1,273 reviews

Moors Valley Country Park and Forest

We are a large Country Park & Forest offering approximately 1000 acres of managed woodland and Country Park to explore. We have miles of mapped walking and cycle routes, two large adventure play areas, over a mile and a half walking route with numerous large woodland play stations to stop at, cycle and mobility scooter hire, model steam railway, golf and pitch & put, restaurant, staffed information point & Visitor Centre, disabled and baby change facilities at two large toilet blocks, Go-Ape and Segway hire, Ice-cream sales and visitor gift shop. If that is not enough to keep you busy, we have an array of activities throughout the year including, pond dipping, Ranger Den, Nordic walking. Admission is per car, and you need to know your number plate to pay at the paystations - at the end of your visit. See you soon.

Reviewed By Obi_Mart_Kenobi - Poole, United Kingdom

Hands down, one of our favourite places to visit. So much to do, the parking is still cheaper than you would pay for entrance for a family at other venues with less beauty and less to do. We have the young children and have been regular visitors to moors valley for years. In April 2019it cost us £11 to park the car for over four hours. But included in that price was so much. And it gets improved throughout every year. Our youngest daughter loved the Gruffalo carved characters and the Zog trail. All three kids, as usual, were in their element having fun walking through the forest play trail, playing on all the one of a kind play structures skillfully made out of wood. The forest itself is beautiful and such an amazing setting. With energy to spare, the kids also love the excellent play parks, suitable for all ages and we all loved the mini steam train, taking us through tunnels, over bridges and along the surprisingly long track. Aa return visitors here's our top tips: 1.take your own lunch. There's plenty of picnic tables around the grounds. Avoid the green field near the play park as it can get busy and there are more scenic picnic tables elsewhere dotted around the site. 2.Arrive early, especially on Bank Holidays and school holidays. The car park can get full surprisingly quickly... We (and hundreds of other cars) have been turned away at the gates as early as 11am on some days, simply because the car park is at capacity. 3.there are no bins in the grounds, you have to bring your rubbish away with you, so if bringing your lunch, a small backpack should be fine to stuff your rubbish in when you're done. 4.dogs are allowed on leads but we don't take our lab to be honest because it feels like a bit of a tease walking around and not being able to let him off. 5.the train is excellent and worth every penny. It is extra and not free as part of the parking cost. Tickets can be bought on card and it's not cash-only like it used to be. 6.if you have a toddler, consider taking a buggy that's good off road. Sounds obvious, but the play trail through the forest is a long way for a little pair of legs.

3. Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre

Crow Lane, New Forest National Park Hampshire, Ringwood BH24 3EA England +44 1425 476487 http://www.libertyscentre.co.uk/index.htm
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4.5 based on 603 reviews

Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre

Liberty's Centre is located near Ringwood on the edge of the New Forest. It is home to a large collection of birds of prey, including eagles, owls and Vultures. We also house a number of reptiles and other creepy crawlies, such as snakes, lizards and spiders in our indoor reptile house. Enjoy a visit that will prove to be fun, exciting and educational for all ages. Observe the birds flying free and the reptiles up close and personal, during various spectacular displays held throughout the day. Facilities include: -> Flying field -> Indoor flying theatre -> Reptile House -> Cafe -> Large outdoor sandpit -> Gift shop -> Party room -> Education room -> Baby changing facilities -> Wild bird rehabilitation facilities

Reviewed By darrylh524 - Poole, United Kingdom

My wife and i visited foday and was amazed by the number of different species of birds and reptiles. Cost £12 per adult may apear steep but definitely worth it, including the bird fly show at 2.30pm. Definitely eill be returning...

4. Castleman Trailway

Castleman Trailway, New Forest National Park Hampshire, Ringwood England http://m.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/castlemantrailway
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Castleman Trailway

Reviewed By Makingtime - Ringwood, United Kingdom

This is a lovely walking route. Going east from Ringwood the route goes towards the New Forest although it does come to a halt after less than two miles. Pity about this. There is an information board about the railway heritage. The path extends further to the west but we have only walked about one mile. The path is very relaxing. Not really suitable for cycles due to being narrow n places and a lot of walkers.

5. Burley Manor Riding Stables

Ringwood Road Burley Manor Hotel, Burley, New Forest National Park Hampshire, Ringwood BH24 4BS England +44 1425 403489 http://www.burleymanorridingstables.com
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4.0 based on 205 reviews

Burley Manor Riding Stables

6. Avon Heath Country Park

Brocks Pine, New Forest National Park Hampshire, Ringwood BH24 2DH England +44 1425 478082 [email protected] http://www.dorsetforyou.com/avonheath
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4.0 based on 142 reviews

Avon Heath Country Park

Avon Heath Country Park is Dorset's largest country park, accessible to families and people with a wide range of abilities and interests.Come and explore some of Dorset's internationally important heathland and its rare wildlife!

Reviewed By Shazzer-R2015

Great place to start the day! Used to regularly walk our dogs here finishing with coffee and cake in the cafe, now we visit for breakfast! Current government guidelines are followed carefully. Good service and good food!

7. The Danny Cracknell Pocket Park

Bickerley, New Forest National Park Hampshire, Ringwood BH24 1AT England +44 1425 473883 [email protected] http://www.ringwood.gov.uk/facilities/parks/
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

The Danny Cracknell Pocket Park

8. Blashford Lakes

Moyles Court Farmhouse Ellingham Drove, New Forest National Park Hampshire, Ringwood BH24 3NU England +44 1425 472760 http://www.hiwwt.org.uk/reserves/blashford-lakes
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4.0 based on 57 reviews

Blashford Lakes

Reviewed By Brubaker65 - Salisbury, United Kingdom

Such a wonderful wildlife hideaway The lakes provide a haven for local and visiting birds Many hides give you a fantastic view of many woodland birds and water borne birds Outstanding good

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