Found in southern England, the national park has lots to enchant visitors. Travel creator Elise Tanriverdi loves the destination, which she featured in a recent video shared on her Instagram @elisetanriverdi. In her post, Elise said the New Forest looks 'beautiful' throughout the year, but that she thinks it is best to visit in autumn.
Her caption explained: "If you're looking for a weekend getaway this autumn then I honestly cannot recommend the New Forest enough.
"The colours in October and November are so gorgeous, golden leaves, crisp walks, cosy fires and those dreamy autumn views. It's beautiful year round, but autumn is definitely my favourite time to visit."
Elise also shared a few suggestions for anyone planning a trip. She said: "Start your day in Burley, a little village famous for witchcraft and quirky shops. Grab a coffee at Noohn (the cutest café), pop into the witchcraft shops, wander through the village and maybe even get a tarot reading. You can have lunch here or head to Lyndhurst for more shops, cafés and restaurants.
"In the afternoon, stop at a local farm shop for some produce (and another coffee if you fancy it!) before heading out on a walk. There are so many beautiful trails but a few favourites are the Appleslade walk in Ringwood, the Brockenhurst village walk and the Horseshoe Bottom loop."After your walk, head to a pub or restaurant for dinner and if it's a Sunday, a roast is an absolute must. And that's it - the perfect autumn day in the New Forest."
Her video proved popular with viewers, and social media users loved the recommendations. Someone replied: "Omg New Forest looks amazing." Another fan wrote: "Just a perfect getaway." Someone agreed: "Perfect Autumn destination."
Another commenter said: "It's certainly a fave of ours too, I recommend the holmsley old railway line and blackwater arboretum. Make sure to respect the new Forest code and don't approach the animals etc."
For anyone planning a visit, it could be worth reading TripAdvisor reviews for the locations you're going to see, and to find more suggestions.
TripAdvisor says: "If you need a word to perfectly describe New Forest, 'welcoming' would be it. The lowland (i.e. no mountains) park is filled with scenic views and wide trails that beg to be explored as they wind through centuries-old woodlands.
"Visit Bolderwood, a protected forest and deer sanctuary that was once the hunting grounds of the Norman kings. Fish at Moors Valley before heading skyward for a treetops walk. Prefer the country-house life? Head to Beaulieu, where you can get lost in the Victorian-era at the Palace House before following in the footsteps of medieval monks at the property's abbey."