New Forest Car Parks

Find somewhere to park and start exploring the New Forest.

Search our directory of 129 Forestry England car parks, check facilities and current information, get directions, or use our interactive map to find a car park near you.

Car park locations, facilities, accessibility information and directions across the New Forest.

Find the right New Forest car park

Whether you know where you want to go or you’re looking for somewhere new to explore, there are several ways to find a suitable car park.

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Browse all 129 New Forest car parks alphabetically or search by car park name. View individual car park pages for location, facilities, access information and directions.

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See New Forest car parks on our interactive map. Filter by area, status, toilets and accessible parking, or use your location to discover car parks near you.

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Looking for parking around a particular part of the New Forest? Browse car parks by area, including Brockenhurst, Burley, Lyndhurst, Beaulieu, Bolderwood and more.

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Parking information

Check individual car park pages for parking spaces, opening information, current status and other useful details before setting off.

Facilities & accessibility

Find information about toilets, accessible parking and other facilities where this information is available, helping you choose a car park that suits your visit.

Find your way

Every car park in our directory has a mapped location and directions. You can also use the interactive map and Near Me feature to find parking close to your current location.

About New Forest Car Parks

New Forest Car Parks is an independent guide designed to make it easier to find and compare car parks across the New Forest.

Our directory currently covers 129 Forestry England car parks, with individual pages providing location information, parking details, facilities and directions where available.

Whether you’re planning a walk, visiting a particular part of the Forest or simply looking for somewhere nearby to park, you can browse the complete car park directory, explore by area or use our interactive map.

Information can change, particularly where seasonal restrictions, maintenance or temporary closures apply. We recommend checking current information and observing signs and restrictions when you arrive.

Parking Charges in the New Forest

Parking charges apply at all 129 Forestry England car parks in the New Forest, including for motorcycles and Blue Badge holders. Current tariffs are £1.50 for one hour, £3 for two hours, £5 for four hours and £8 for stays over four hours.

You can pay through the RingGo app, Forestry England website or telephone service. On-site card payment machines are available at 16 car parks; check individual listings for machine availability and RingGo location codes.

Always check the signs at your chosen car park and Forestry England’s official parking information for current charges and payment guidance.

Read our full guide to New Forest parking charges and payment.

New Forest Pony Drifts 2026

Car park closures

October & November 2026
Friday 2nd October at Ashurst
Shatterfird car park will be closed for the duration of the drift.
Sunday 4th October at Stoney Cross
Stoney Cross, Ocknell and Janesmoor car parks will all be closed for the duration of the drift.
Tuesday 6th October at Longslade
Longslade Heath, Horseshoe Bottom, Longslade Bottom, Longslade View, Yew Tree Bottom, Wilverley, Wilverley Pit, Wilverley Plain, Wootton Bridge & Setthorns car parks will all be closed for the duration of the drift.
Friday 9th October at Wootton
Brownhills, Wootton Bridge & Broadley car parks will all be closed for the duration of the drift.
Sunday 11th October at Balmer Lawn
Tilery Road, Clayhill Heath & Standing Hat car parks and the cycle route from Ladycross to the railway line & the Hollands Wood section will be closed for the duration of the drift.
Tuesday 13th October at Lyndhurst Racecourse
Boltons Bench & Parc Pale car parks will all be closed for the duration of the drift.
Friday 16th October at Picket Post/Linford
Linford car park and the cycle route along the A31 will be closed for the duration of the drift.
Sunday 18th October at Ober
Ober Corner car park and the cycle route from Ober Corner to Black Knoll, and Hurst Hill before New Park entrance will be closed for the duration of the drift.
Tuesday 20th October at Pondhead
Boltons Bench & Parc Pale car parks will all be closed for the duration of the drift.
Friday 23rd October at Brockenhurst
Beechern Wood, Whitemoor Pond, Whitefield Moor & Puttles Bridge car parks will be closed for the duration of the drift.
Sunday 25th October at Withybeds
Bratley View, Andrews Mare & Canada Cross car parks will be closed for the duration of the drift.
Sunday 1st November at Furzey Lodge
Beaulieu Heath, Ranswood, Ivy Wood, Crockford, Stockley, Hawkhill, Hatchet Pond, Hatchet Moor, Crockford Clump, Bull Hill and Norleywood car parks and the cycle route from Ranswood to Hawkhill and Beaulieu Aerodrome will be closed for the duration of the drift.
Saturday 7th November at Holmsley
Holmsley Walk car park and the cycle route from Holmsley Walk to the campsite will be closed for the duration of the drift.
 
For their own safety, members of the public are urged to avoid the area of the drift on the planned dates. Please look out for the warning signs, respect the car park closures and do not verge park or block access barriers.

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