Weddings In the wood

The New Forest Outdoor Centre
Minstead Manor Estate
Emery Down
Lyndhurst
HANTS
SO43 7GA

Weddings in the Wood ceremony in the sun

History of Weddings In the wood

The New Forest Outdoor Centre, nestled within the ancient woodlands of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, near Dorset, offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and adventure. The New Forest itself is a historic and ecologically significant area of England, having been established as a royal hunting preserve by William the Conqueror in 1079. Its landscape is a tapestry of ancient woodlands, heathlands, and a rich biodiversity that has evolved over centuries.

The New Forest Outdoor Centre, specifically, is a relatively modern addition to this historic setting, designed to provide educational, recreational, and team-building opportunities within this unique environment. While the centre itself does not date back centuries like the forest, it embodies the spirit of the New Forest’s long-standing tradition of outdoor pursuits and conservation.

The centre was established to offer a range of activities that connect people with the outdoors and the natural heritage of the New Forest. These activities include team-building exercises, outdoor education programs, and adventure sports, all designed to encourage respect for nature, personal development, and a sense of adventure.

Over the years, the New Forest Outdoor Centre has become an integral part of the community, providing a space where individuals, schools, and corporate groups can experience the New Forest sustainably. It has now become one of the south’s more unique wedding venues called Weddings in the Wood where you can enjoy everything the New Forest has to offer and get married too, how cool is that!

Bridal procession through the wood in the New Forest
Night time photography outside bell tent at Weddings in the Wood in Hampshire
Sign saying ‘Lets Go’ at Weddings in the Wood in Hampshire

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