A Creative School Holiday Experience School holidays and half terms are the perfect time to slow down, spend quality time together, and enjoy something a little creative. At Candles of the Forest, our Candle Painting Classes for children are a relaxed, walk-in experience designed especially for under 16s. No booking required. Set in the heart of the New Forest National Park, these sessions offer a calm, welcoming space where children can get creative while parents enjoy a pea

Creative Experiences, Forest Ponies & Time Well Spent in Lyndhurst If you’re planning a visit to the New Forest National Park during the Easter holidays 2026 , you’ll find it’s a wonderful time to explore. Spring brings new growth, lighter evenings, and the gentle return of colour to the Forest along with the familiar sight of free-roaming ponies grazing calmly through villages and open heathland. At the heart of the Forest lies Lyndhurst, often described as the capital of th