New Forest

Lynn and Steven Connolly have long had a love affair with the New Forest. They are regular visitors to the national park for day trips and short breaks at the 4-star Balmer Lawn Hotel and Spa in Brockenhurst from their home in Oakley, Nr Basingstoke. When they had their son Benjamin, they decided to host his summer christening at the hotel, and hired the entertainment industry go-to special effects company ‘Snow Business’ to transform a area of the gardens into a winter wonderland - It was a phenomenal success.

Mini-Moon Breaks to Relax and Rejuvenate. Your wedding day is the most special day of your life. But let’s face it, it can be tiring! It’s a big day for everyone involved and when the lights have gone down and the last of your guests has boogied their way off the dance floor, you’ll be ready for some downtime.

The New Forest offers the perfect retreat for newlyweds. Just a 90 minute train journey from central London, the New Forest is the ideal minimoon location, where you can relax, rejuvenate and spend some quality time with your new husband/wife.

Of course, no honeymoon is complete without somewhere gorgeous to stay. A keen favourite with mini-mooners visiting the New Forest is Beaulieu River View.