Your Stay In December In The New Forest

🎄 Why December at Acorn Caravan Holidays is Magic

Escape the usual hustle and bustle, stay with us at Acorn Caravan Holidays and discover the winter charm of the New Forest and surrounding villages. Crisp woodland air, early dusk, cosy pubs, and festive lights: it’s the perfect winter holiday for families, couples or friends.

✨ Festive Activities Nearby

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Here are some of the top festive and winter-friendly things to do within easy reach of Acorn Caravan Holidays:

🎄 Magical light displays & Christmas events

  • Visit Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway (near Beaulieu) — their Christmas lights and festive fair make the gardens glow with seasonal magic. 

  • Stroll through Lymington High Street and pop into its Christmas Market for festive treats, local crafts, and cosy cafĂ© stops. 

  • For a classic family-friendly day out, check out Beaulieu Motor Museum — during December it often runs “Christmas at Beaulieu”, with lights, decorations, and seasonal activities for kids and adults alike. 

🦌 Nature & wildlife day trips

  • Head to New Forest Wildlife Park — they offer winter deer-feeding encounters (on selected dates) and festive “Winter Wonderland” crafts and activities for little ones. (

  • Enjoy peaceful woodland walks the New Forest offers beautiful winter scenery, and if you’re lucky you might spot ponies roaming. 

🛍️ Seasonal markets, local crafts & cosy villages

  • You could explore village-scale festivities — small Christmas light displays and local fairs in villages like Ashurst, Fritham, Brockenhurst, and Sway give a quiet, charming experience away from big crowds. 

  • Combine a winter walk with a warm drink and hearty pub dinner — many local pubs are perfect for relaxing after a day out in the frosty forest. 

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Things for families & kids

  • Check if Paultons Park (with its rides and attractions) is running its festive season events — a fun option especially if you have younger children. 

  • Look out for Christmas-themed workshops, local craft fairs or markets running in nearby towns and villages — good for picking up unique gifts and enjoying seasonal treats. 

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