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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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

Prof Russell Wynn, Director of Wild New Forest, said the Little Arboreal Ladybird's had been found in moth traps across the New Forest but "there were no confirmed British Records prior to this influx".

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2025

They normally live in France and continental Europe but have made the trip across the English Channel to settle in Southampton and the New Forest, Prof Wynn said.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2025

Amber was being cared for by a foster family near Bramshaw, in the New Forest, when she escaped after just a night there on 25 April.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 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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