What’s On in the New Forest Autumn 2025
Aglow in amber and crimson as summer’s green fades, no autumn break in the New Forest National Park is ever the same, and every season brings with it something new.
Autumn here is extra special, with summer’s warmth still lingering, dappled afternoon walks, unforgettable sunsets and then when the cool of the evening comes, it’s inside to relax, swim and dine.
Now is the time to look ahead in excitement to a weekend break or midweek escape to enjoy all that autumn brings in and around our New Forest hotel.
So, what can you look forward to this autumn?
At our New Forest hotel
Ever-growing in popularity, our Sen Sound Sessions continue, with September bringing ‘Root Chakra Healing Under the Harvest Moon’ on Wednesday 24th.
We have another autumn Sen Sound Session: ‘Release & Flow with the Hunter’s Moon’ on Wednesday 22nd October. After the autumn equinox and the energy of summer, it’s time a shift to a calmer, slower pace as we enter the cooler months. ‘Our focus turns inward, swapping outdoor pursuits for indoor comforts and emotional reflection.’
The November session on Wednesday 26th aims to ‘Restore Inner Strength with the Beaver Moon’, offering a moment to build resilience and prepare for the winter month ahead.
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‘Spend a day among ancient trees, in a manor house shaped by nature and endless love stories.’
Our Hampshire hotel isn’t just a wedding venue; it’s a place that will be forever intertwined in your life’s stories; memories of your day will be told for years to come with warmth and love and we love to play a part in that. On Sunday 5th October, drop in between 12 pm and 4 pm for our Wedding Open Day (no appointment required). Enjoy a glass of prosecco and a chance to explore our beautiful manor house wedding venue, meet our experienced wedding experts and start imagining your big day with us.
In need of a little stillness? Step into a space that honours turning off this season, one where you are invited to slow, reflect and root deeply in what it means to simply be. Our Warmth Within Winter: A Season of Stillness Meditation isn’t a standard meditation class. It’s an intimate offering for those who feel the quiet pulse towards introspection, rest and reconnection. Led by Jess Tugwell – meditation coach and member of the SenSpa fitness team – who’s joined by Hazel Warne, bringing the subtle art of aromatherapy, this guided meditation journey is gentle, inclusive, and open to all.
You are invited to our Black-Tie Charity Event on Friday 7th November in support of the Royal Southampton Yacht Club Trust.
We support the RSYC Trust because as a local charity it provides on-the-water activities for disadvantaged young people, principally young carers in Hampshire. Founded in 2016, the charity is run by a small group of trustees, offering new skills to more than 150 young carers every year and all whilst relying largely on local and national grants and awards, and fundraising events such as this.
Come along on Saturday 15th November and raise a glass to the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau at our celebration dinner at Le Blaireau! Enjoy a three-course menu of delicious French classics, as you toast with this year’s young vintage, and be transported to France with the charming melodies of live accordion and violin. In short, it’s an evening to celebrate, savour and remember, at our French restaurant in the heart of the New Forest.
As the evenings draw in, a much-loved pastime as we head into the cooler months is a traditional Afternoon Tea. What better way to spend an afternoon than relaxing over a tower of cakes and sweet treats, delicious finger sandwiches and pots of freshly brewed tea.
You don’t need an occasion to enjoy an afternoon tea; they’re a delightful event just because! And have you heard… We now offer a bottomless afternoon tea… That’s 90 glorious minutes of unlimited Prosecco or Nozecco at your fingertips!
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Every season is beautiful here in the New Forest but autumn does hold something special for everyone who visits, especially among the keen walkers. There’s nothing quite like roaming beside our New Forest ponies along winding trails and ancient trees as the leaves change into breath-taking golden hues.
So, perhaps when you plan your autumn break, you’ll consider a day exploring the New Forest on two wheels or on foot. From the doorstep of our Hampshire hotel, you can wander into the forest for just a short stroll or a day hike to a nearby village.
Discover great autumn walks nearby.
For those looking for something creative to do this autumn, look at booking a workshop at Exbury Gardens. Basketmaker, Louise Arthur is holding a Willow Seed Heads Workshop on the 18th September.
How about an autumn digital detox combined with a spa break? It’s the perfect time to put down the technology and ease into the new season feeling calmer and more relaxed. A spa break in the New Forest is a chance to calm the central nervous system, leave the stimulation and distractions of screens at home and begin the autumn as you mean to go on. The Unplugged: Digital Detox Spa Break welcomes you enjoy all that our five-star spa, SenSpa, has to offer – deep relaxation, warmth and time for you.
You needn’t fill your autumn break with back-to-back activities, if all you seek to do is sleep, relax and nourish the body with rest, then we’ll be right here to help you plan your perfect escape!
