10 TOP Things to Do in New Forest District August 2026

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Things to do

From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

£39

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Bournemouth Oceanarium Ticket

£15

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

Isle of Wight: Osborne Admission Ticket

£22

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Southampton Cruise Port Transfer to London with Tour

£79

per adult

Bournemouth Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

£15

per traveller

The Southampton Ghost Walk

£15

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Highcliffe: Highcliffe Beach Guided Fossil Walk

£12

per adult

Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London

£137

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

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Stonehenge Tour from Southampton to London

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Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

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Portsmouth: Harbour Cruise Tour with Naval Base Views

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What to do in New Forest District

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University of Southampton

8.0/10 (237 reviews)

Tour an oceanographic research institute, watch independent theater productions and see designs by notable British architects at this 150-year-old university.

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