Ringwood

Attractions and places to visit | Travel and visitor information

The eleventh century name of Ringwood was "Rincevede" which seems to have meant a ford or "wade" (vede) over a river or watercourse (rine). The modern spelling of the name has suggested to many people the idea of a place ringed by trees, and either meaning is valid, since the River Avon is still much in evidence, though bridged, and the growing population has pushed the encircling trees further from the centre of the town. Monmouth House near the Market Place is said to have lodged James, Duke of Monmouth after the battle of Sedgemoor. A weekly market is held on Wednesdays in the Market Place and the town celebrated the 750th anniversary of the Market Charter in 1976.

Attractions and Places to Visit

Avon Valley Path - Christchurch to Salisbury via Ringwood
Blashford Lakes - An area dedicated to leisure, conservation and water supply!
Breamore Countryside Museum - A major museum of country life, set in an old walled garden
Breamore House, Fordingbridge - A large Elizabethan house set in beautiful parkland
Forest Pines Riding Centre - Pines Riding Centre offers horse riding / trekking along miles of forest trails, winding through the beautiful Hurn Forest
Furzey Gardens - Delightful landscape, extensive views, and an international reputation in horticulture
Martin Down - National Nature Reserve
New Forest Badger Watch - A truly unique, natural, pageant
New Forest Water Park - Great fun for all the family! Waterski ... Jet Ski ... Aquaride...

Cinemas, Theatres and Arts Centres in the South West Hampshire area.

Conference Venues in the New Forest.

Travel Information for Visitors

Tourist and Other Information sources

Local Tourist Information
Main Car Park,
Lyndhurst,
Hampshire SO43 7NY

Telephone: (023) 8028 3914,    (023) 8028 3444

Local Information Point
Ringwood Library,
Christchurch Road,
Ringwood,
Hampshire BH24 1DW

Telephone: (01425) 474198

Local Council
Ringwood Town Council
"Greenways"
71 Christchurch Road
Ringwood
Hampshire
BH24 1DH

Telephone: (01425) 473883

Parking in Ringwood

Public car parks for long stay (situated between A31 and The Furlong) including Coach and lorry park plus 2 short stay car parks: The Furlong, situated between Meeting House Lane and the Furlong; and Blynkbonnie, situated between Christchurch Road and Bickerley Road.  Access via Christchurch Road.  

Refreshments

Variety of pubs, and places to eat in the High Street.

Access by Public Transport

Public Bus Services operate to Ringwood from Bournemouth, Southampton, Salisbury and Winchester.