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Time Out
08-08-2025
- Time Out
The wild, magical forest that is one of the best day trips from London
Our capital city is an endless playground, constantly welcoming new restaurants, putting on pioneering shows and offering heaps of stuff to keep you busy each weekend – enough to give you an excuse to never leave. But at Time Out, we're big advocates for getting out of the London bubble once in a while. From arty hubs and historic cities to seaside spots and foodie meccas, there are plenty of destinations you can do from London in just a day. For the ultimate short respite from city chaos, we've got just the place. Swap crowded pavements for wide woodland paths, organic wine bars for quaint country pubs, pestering pigeons for wild ponies and head to the New Forest National Park. If you're catching the train, it takes 90 minutes to get from Waterloo to Brockenhurst and by car it takes roughly two hours. Once you get there, look out for famous ponies, which have grazed there for thousands of years, plus free-ranging Highland cattle and pigs snacking on fallen acorns. You can easily spend the entire day wandering aimlessly through fairytale-esque forest and heather-covered heaths, but there's plenty more things to do in the area besides. Explore the pretty village of Beaulieu, canoe down the river, treat yourself to a little massage at The Pig, pick up a treasure from the collector's fair at Brockenhurst Village Hall, fuel up on pub grub at the Royal Oak in Fritham or climb aboard the the Exbury Steam Railway. See all of the best things to do in the New Forest here, and if you want to stay in area for even longer, take a look at our selection of its best Airbnbs to book. Discover all of Time Out's favourite day trips from London here.
The Herald Scotland
07-08-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Brockenhurst among England's best chocolate box villages
Brockenhurst, which is known as a "bustling" place with plenty to explore, was highlighted as one of the best in England. It was among a selection of spots curated by Independent Cottages, which was aiming to find the most beautiful villages in the country. They compared many places against a list of criteria to come to their conclusions, which were: The number of historic buildings, showing the architectural heritage that gives each village its character The oldest recorded existence of the village, demonstrating its depth of history Whether each village is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), recognising its natural surroundings and protection status How many people search for the village online, indicating public interest and recognition How many TikTok posts feature each village, showing how visually appealing they are Introducing the list, they wrote: "There are lots of things that make England special: castles, stately homes and national parks. But what makes it especially charming is the hundreds of little chocolate box villages scattered across the countryside. "Thatched cottages lining cobblestone streets, church bells marking the time and quaint pubs with roaring fires welcoming locals and travellers alike, just as they have for centuries." The full list of England's best chocolate box villages can be found on the Independent Cottages website here. What makes Brockenhurst one of England's top chocolate box villages? In terms of how it stacked up against other chocolate box villages, Brockenhurst is said to date back to 3300 BC and has 64 listed buildings. While it is not located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it has had 672 TikTok posts made about it. Brockenhurst can be found in the heart of the New Forest and is one of the largest villages in the area. As shared by the New Forest website, Leaders Estate Agent describes it as having 'bundles of charm and history'. Ponies, deer and donkeys are known to roam the streets, and there are plenty of "warm and inviting pubs" to step into for a pint or a bite to eat. An intriguing feature of the village is the Watersplash, which is a meeting point of two of the area's streams: the North and South Weirs. These eventually lead on to the Lymington River, and you sometimes can find animals drinking from this watering hole. If you're into cycling and walking, there are numerous options that people can begin from the village, including the South Taste Trail. One of the most searched things about Brockenhurst is The Pig, which is a hotel and restaurant on the outskirts of the village. The establishment's website says it has "all the ingredients for a truly laid-back stay". Recommended reading: This includes food sourced from the site's own kitchen garden and "homely drawing rooms" which are "perfect for sinking into after a day's exploring". It adds: "Step beyond the grounds and you're straight into the rambling tracks and ancient woodland of the New Forest. "And don't be surprised if you bump into a couple of our resident Saddleback pigs while you're here!"
Telegraph
09-07-2025
- Telegraph
The 21 best restaurants in the New Forest
When it comes to eating out, the New Forest has a surprising variety of options. Beyond the wonderful pubs, you will also find farm shop cafés that are open for breakfast, lunch and tea, as well as a number of highly regarded restaurants including Hartnett Holder & Co and Verveine. There's nothing too formal though: this is a relaxed, outdoor environment where no one wants to stand on ceremony. When deciding where to go, it's difficult not to gravitate to places with exceptional coastal and river views. Some of these feature on this list, as well as in-the-know gems such as RYSC Gin's, Steff's Kitchen and Les Mirabelles – places we locals are particularly fond of. All our recommendations below have been hand selected and tested by our resident destination expert to help you discover the best restaurants in the New Forest. Find out more below, or for more New Forest inspiration, see our guide to the region's best hotels, pubs and attractions. Find a restaurant by type: Best all-rounders The Pig Originally a Georgian royal hunting lodge, the first Pig hotel was opened in 2011 after Robin Hutson restored the rundown kitchen garden and put it at centre stage, while his wife Judy created the rustic chic Pig look (now found in the nine other Pigs in the group). Judy's pretty, countrified indoor/outdoor conservatory restaurant set the style all those years ago and remains a delight – as does the equally rustic chic, locally sourced 25 Mile Menu. Set lunches are good value.
Evening Standard
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Glastonbury 2025 celebrity best looks: Mia Regan, Lennon Gallagher, Adwoa Aboah
Having secured tickets (or at least bought a ticket off someone with a similar shade of hair), the chicest Londoners are now peering over each other's shoulders to see who has the best hospitality access: are you staying off-site at The Pig with Barbour (Alexa Chung, Pixie Geldof, Adwoa Aboah), sequestered in PR overlord Fran Cutler's Winnebago A-list zone (Sienna Miller, Oli Green, et al), at Holt Farm — the posh independent campsite next door — Vodafone's teepees, or (gasp) the bog-standard general campsite?
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The best celebrity style at Glastonbury 2025
Glastonbury 2025 is here, and it's looking like there's a sunshine-soaked weekend ahead. While fashion might not be the priority for everyone who made the pilgrimage to Worthy Farm this week, we can't help but appreciate the quintessentially British style that comes along with the beloved festival. Last year saw Glastonbury veterans Alexa Chung, Sienna Miller and Cara Delevingne enjoy the festival in lace dresses, welly boots and checked shirts, while Dua Lipa and Olivia Dean performed in stunning custom-designed ensembles. This year, we're hoping for more great A-list attendee outfits, as well as a heavy dose of on-stage glamour from Olivia Rodrigo, Raye and Gracie Abrams. Below, find the best dressed celebrities from Glastonbury 2025 so performed a secret set at Glastonbury Festival on Friday morning wearing a white T-shirt, jeans and black chunky shoes with chain Aboah attended the Barbour pre-festival lunch at The Pig wearing a cotton Transporter jacket by Barbour with muted brown jeans and Nike x Supreme black and green flame Alcock arrived wearing a Barbour wax jacket, wide-leg cuffed jeans and a straw hat with black ballet Ware opted for a navy Barbour gilet with a black tank top, wide-leg jeans and a pair of Nike split-toe camo Hocking wore a checked jacket with a striped t-shirt from Barbour, styled with cut-off denim shorts and white trainers. You Might Also Like 8 spring/summer 2019 nail trends to be wearing now 10 best summer shorts to wear beyond the beach 10 pairs of knee-high boots to transform your autumn look
