New Forest

American

noun

a forest region in S England, in Hampshire: national park. 145 sq. mi. (376 sq. km).

New Forest British

noun

a region of woodland and heath in S England, in SW Hampshire: a hunting ground of the West Saxon kings; tourist area, noted for its ponies; made into a national park in 2005. Area: 336 sq km (130 sq miles)

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The two European grey wolves travelled to New Forest Wildlife Park, in Hampshire, from zoos in Europe and will live in a new purpose-built enclosure.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

In the New Forest, a driver died when his lorry left the road in North Gorley and went into a river.

From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026

The New Forest is home to ancient woodland, fens, heaths and bogs, making it a diverse habitat.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2025

The free-roaming animals disappeared from land around Bramshaw and Cadnam in the New Forest, Hampshire, earlier this month.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025

Lancelot knew that the King had gone to hunt in the New Forest, so he was sure that the Queen would send for him.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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