Burley
A forest village famed for its witch legends, with occult shops, cream teas and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Burley lies between the western heathland and woodland of the New Forest. From the mid-20th century it became known for witch culture after the “White Witch” Sybil Leek settled here, and the village has shops selling occult jewellery, candles and fudge. The signature experience is the summer Burley pony and trap ride, a leisurely one-hour journey along forest tracks by a two-horse carriage. The village tea rooms serving Cornish cream teas and its old pubs are also popular. Herds of ponies roam the surrounding heath, and you can enjoy distant views on a walk up Burley Hill.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary
- Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum
- Rhinefield Ornamental Drive & Tall Trees Trail
- Knightwood Oak
- Highcliffe Castle
- Minstead & Furzey Gardens
- Rufus Stone
- Brockenhurst