A Complete Guide to Brockenhurst Village

Brockenhurst is the largest village in the New Forest National Park and serves as a perfect base for exploring the area. Here's everything you need to know about this charming village.

Getting Here

Brockenhurst has excellent transport links. The village has its own railway station on the South Western Main Line, with direct services to London Waterloo, Southampton, and Bournemouth. By road, it's easily accessible from the A337.

Famous Ponies

One of the first things visitors notice is the free-roaming ponies that wander through the village streets! These are New Forest ponies, and they've had grazing rights here for centuries. You'll often see them on the village green or even crossing the road.

Where to Eat

The village offers several excellent dining options:

**The Pig** - A boutique hotel restaurant with kitchen garden produce

**Foresters Arms** - Traditional pub with great beer garden

**Cloud Hotel** - Elegant dining in beautiful surroundings

**The Huntsman of Brockenhurst** - Perfect for Sunday roasts

Things to Do

From Brockenhurst, you can:

Hire bicycles and explore 100+ miles of forest trails

Walk to Rhinefield House via the Tall Trees Trail

Visit the New Forest Wildlife Park (10 mins away)

Take the train to Lymington for coastal walks

Accommodation

Options range from luxury hotels like The Pig to cosy B&Bs and holiday cottages. Book well in advance during summer months.

Getting Around

While the village itself is walkable, you'll need transport to explore the wider New Forest. King Taxi & Private Hire offers reliable local taxi services - [book online](/booking) or call 0300 014 5464.