Meadow Cottage

21/05/2026

If you’re visiting the New Forest this bank holiday weekend or during half term next week, please help care for this unique and protected landscape by following the New Forest Code.

The Forest is home to Commoners' free-roaming livestock including ponies, cattle and donkeys, and it is also a living, working landscape shaped by Commoners and their animals.

With the roads, car parks and beauty spots expected to be busy, a little extra care from everyone can make a huge difference.

Please remember to:
🐴 Keep your distance from animals and never feed or touch them as they can kick or bite
🚘 Drive slowly and carefully — animals can wander onto roads at any time
🐕 Keep dogs under close control, especially around livestock and ground-nesting birds
🚮 Take litter home and leave no trace
🔥 Avoid BBQs, campfires and disposable grills
🚲 Be considerate to other people enjoying the Forest and stick to the tracks

By respecting the New Forest Code, you can help protect the beautiful animals, wildlife and unique traditions that make the Forest so special.

Thank you! 💚

21/05/2026

Dogs welcome too

19/05/2026

WINNERS 🏆 We're super excited to announce that our stunning beaches across Poole have been awarded and retained 3 Blue Flag Awards & 3 Seaside Awards for 2026 by Keep Britain Tidy! From Sandbanks (celebrating an incredible 39th consecutive year!) all the way to Canford Cliffs!

Across the whole of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, the destination is celebrating a combined total of 15 Awards - 6 international Blue Flags and 9 Seaside Awards!

Read more at: www.pooletourism.com/news/award-winning-shores-bournemouth-christchurch-poole-sweep-2026-beach-awards

These awards were made possible through the generous support of local businesses and organisations, who came together to raise the required application funding. These include: Poole BID, FJB Group, The Saltwater Sauna, Bournemouth Coastal BID, Bournemouth Town Centre BID and Highcliffe & Walkford Parish Council.

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

The sun is shining in Poole Park 🌞 and we’ve spotted some very cute new additions…baby geese! 🪿 💛
If you’re nearby, take a wander through the park and soak up a little springtime magic 🍃

06/05/2026

From 11 May stallions will be turned out in the New Forest. The following six weeks will be an important period for the ponies and during the breeding season animals may behave unpredictably and cross roads at speed. 🐎

To help keep everyone safe, and the ponies, please keep your distance. If you want a photo use a zoom and please keep dogs under close control. 🙏

05/05/2026

30/04/2026

When visiting the New Forest, following the New Forest Code helps protect this special place.

Simple actions help care for the wildlife, landscapes and free-roaming animals.

Learn more : https://bit.ly/3qbF672

22/04/2026