New Forest

American  

noun

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

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New Forest British  

noun

1. 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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New Forest

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

Only then could the final stage of the project begin, which would be releasing the cicadas at a carefully chosen secret location in the New Forest.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

The focus on native rare breeds came from the Heap family, which runs the New Forest Wildlife Park.

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

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

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