Isle of Wight (or other south coast / new forest must-sees)
Discussion
Going to Lymington for a week (on Friday), and typically have left it until now to organise what we will do when we're there (we've got a 5 and 2 yr-old).
Was thinking about going across to the IoW, but know nothing about what it's like. Should we just go as passengers on the ferry or is it better to take the car if the port is nowhere near any "attractions" (though I guess car ferry is much more expensive). Any recommendations as to what to do over there?
While I'm at it, any must-see Southern coast attractions? (already got Peppa Pig World sorted (oh joy...)).
Off to research now, but thought I'd ask here for any advice as well, thanks.
Was thinking about going across to the IoW, but know nothing about what it's like. Should we just go as passengers on the ferry or is it better to take the car if the port is nowhere near any "attractions" (though I guess car ferry is much more expensive). Any recommendations as to what to do over there?
While I'm at it, any must-see Southern coast attractions? (already got Peppa Pig World sorted (oh joy...)).
Off to research now, but thought I'd ask here for any advice as well, thanks.
Beaulieu National Motor Museum.
Sammy Miller motorbike Museum.
Poole Quay bike night on Tuesdays and car night on Fridays, could combine with a day out on Brownsea Island or at Corfe Castle and the Swanage Railway.
Loads of walks and bike trails in the New Forest.
Ferry from Hythe to Southampton, great for cruise ship spotting and a free bus into the city centre.
Isle of Wight is definitely a day out with the car.
Lyndhurst has a Ferrari & Maserati dealership to drool over.
Marwell Zoo near Southampton.
2nd Sunday Mudeford car meet. Can get the ferry to Hengistbudy Head there and Christchurch.
Lots and lots more....,,
Sammy Miller motorbike Museum.
Poole Quay bike night on Tuesdays and car night on Fridays, could combine with a day out on Brownsea Island or at Corfe Castle and the Swanage Railway.
Loads of walks and bike trails in the New Forest.
Ferry from Hythe to Southampton, great for cruise ship spotting and a free bus into the city centre.
Isle of Wight is definitely a day out with the car.
Lyndhurst has a Ferrari & Maserati dealership to drool over.
Marwell Zoo near Southampton.
2nd Sunday Mudeford car meet. Can get the ferry to Hengistbudy Head there and Christchurch.
Lots and lots more....,,
B Huey said:
If you are going there, check out Monkey World if you have kids.Thanks all, some great ideas. Did Milford on Sea, Lymington quay, Peppa Pig World (!!!, hell on earth, but kids love it, and it rained!), Beaulieu motor museum (great idea that one, thanks, kids enjoyed it too), IoW ferry (took the car), Corfe Castle, Swanage steam railway, and other things I've probably forgotten.
Lots I didn't get time to do, so will be heading back to the South Coast next year
Lots I didn't get time to do, so will be heading back to the South Coast next year
Crafty_ said:
Come along on Sunday ? http://www.southcoastinternationals.com/
Shame, I was back on Saturday, I would have loved to have gone to that ps. Beaulieu Garage had some great cars in stock http://www.beaulieugarage.co.uk/stocklist.html
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