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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Sir Desmond, who is known for his pithy remarks in the Commons, has represented New Forest West for nearly 30 years.

From BBC • May 21, 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

Buckler's Hard, the small hamlet in the New Forest where the slipway is located, was once home to one of the busiest private shipyards of the 1700s.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

Caspar Todd, a gardener from the New Forest, married Emma Barnes, a complete stranger that he had been matched with by a panel of experts.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024

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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