In our survey, it was those in the 55-65+ bracket that voted the most for this area of natural beauty – with a whopping 34% of their total votes – however, this glorious location is popular amongst all ages and a clear winner in our survey.
As you admire the timeless scenery it’s easy to see why it’s such a popular holiday beauty spot. There is a wealth of places to visit and explore in the New Forest from award winning gardens, museums, leisure and wildlife parks plus much, more. Each season provides a change of scene from the rich deep colours of spring and summer to the seasons of mists and mellow fruitfulness.
Anthony Climpson, Destination Manager of The New Forest, on being voted top:
“It’s always an honour to receive an award, and what makes this one special is that it comes from people in the south east, who have shown they remain enchanted by the New Forest. We know that the natural beauty and magical atmosphere of the area is what draws our visitors in, but when they are here it’s the quality accommodation, delicious local food and world-class attractions that keep them coming back – plus new events, such as our first ever Food & Drink Festival Week, which is taking place this autumn.”
For more information on visting the New Forest head to the Official Visitors Website
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tourists visited Brighton Beach in a single weekend in October 2011!
Brighton beach is a 5.4-mile (8.7 km) expanse of shingle beach, part of the unbroken 8-mile (13 km) section within the city limits. The seafront has bars, restaurants, nightclubs, sports facilities and amusement arcades, principally along the central section between the West and Palace Piers. This part is the most popular: daily visits exceed 150,000 at weekends in high summer. During a heatwave in October 2011, 200,000 tourists visited in a single weekend and spent about £5 million.
tourists visited Brighton Beach in a single weekend in October 2011!
A place in history
The White Cliffs of Dover inspired the popular World War II song made famous by Vera Lynn with her 1942 recording. Written in 1941 by Walter Kent and Nat Burton, the song was also among the most popular second World War tunes. It was written before America had joined the war, to uplift the spirits of the Allies at a time when Nazi Germany had conquered much of Europe’s area and was bombing Britain.
The song was written at a time when British and German aircraft had been fighting over the cliffs of Dover in the Battle of Britain the song’s lyrics looked toward a time when the war would be over and peace would rule over the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, Britain’s de facto border with the European mainland.
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people have been recorded on a single day
In at number six in our survey, The Royal Pavilion houses furniture and works of art including original pieces lent by HM The Queen and a magnificent display of Regency silver-gilt. The Royal Pavilion Tearoom, with its fabulous balcony, overlooks the Pavilion gardens, which have also been returned to their original Regency splendour.
Residents of Brighton & Hove can enjoy half price admission to the Royal Pavilion all year with proof of identity.
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The Forest is at the heart of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has national and international protection because of its wildlife. Nearly two thirds of its 6500 acres (2500 hectares) are heathland, amounting to 2.5% of the UK’s extent of this rare habitat.
Ashdown Forest is a great place to take the family and kids will love the adventures you can get up to follow Winnie-the-Pooh maps. You can even take them to see a Heffalump Trap – which some say was Winnie-the-Pooh’s sneaky way to attempt capture of the rare Heffalump!
Explore the fantastic Pooh walks with the help of Ashdown Forest’s brilliant map resource.
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Enjoy the grandeur of the finely preserved gardens and interior of the castle, with its fascinating furniture, tapestries and rare collection of paintings by renowned artists including Van Dyck, Gainsborough and Canaletto.
The castle was a pioneer amongst English country houses, being one of the first to be kitted out with electricity, fire safety gear, lifts and central heating. The gravity fed domestic water supply also supplied the town. Electricity cost over £36,000 to install!
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The North Downs has many areas of natural beauty, the majority of which are owned by the National Trust, such as Box Hill and Langdon Cliffs. Other areas of interest are Newland’s Corner, Wye Downs and the Hog’s Back.
Much chalk grassland and ancient woodland on the downs is open-access and there are also many historic sites on the downs such as Kit’s Coty House near Maidstone and Dover Castle.
The 283-hectare (700-acre) landscaped park, known as Petworth Park, has the largest herd of fallow deer in England. It is one of the more famous in England, largely on account of a number of pictures of it, which were painted by Turner. There is also a 12-hectare (30-acre) woodland garden, known as the Pleasure Ground.
Acres of landscaped park to enjoy
Situated in the South Downs National Park, the Seven Sisters Country Park is made up of 280 hectares of chalk cliffs, meandering river valley and open chalk grassland. It is a popular place for a number of outdoor activities including walking, birdwatching, cycling and canoeing.
The Country Park is named after the famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs on one of Britain’s finest unspoilt coastlines.
