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Bolderwood Arboretum

32 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsAncientBluebells
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome32 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Chaffinch
  • 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

13 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Chaffinch, Blackbird +69 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers

Free

Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Free

Bluebell walks

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Chaffinch, Blackbird +69 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Glow-worm, Meliscaeva auricollis, Eristalis pertinax +37 more · last seen 2026; Acid grassland — heathland butterflies and rare invertebrates

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The Jubilee TrailWalking route1.6 km
Named routeRef greenLength 1.6 kmLocal walking route
The Deer Watch TrailWalking route800 m
Named routeRef yellowLength 800 mLocal walking route
The Radnor TrailWalking route3.2 km
Named routeRef redLength 3.2 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
New Forest On Road Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Brockenhurst Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Fritham Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

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