Take Part in the NEW "Unplug & Play Day"


A full day of activities crafted for families eager to rekindle real-world connections.

Are you ready to swap your screens for serene surrounding? Replace group chats with group laughs? Trade emojis for real emotional connections? Keep reading & find out more...

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Can your family unplug for a day? Nurture mental & physical health on this Outdoor Adventure Day


Experience the true essence of family time with the "Unplug & Play Day". Devised by Sam Sutton, one of New Forest Activities' founders. As a father who runs a business, he's all too aware of the impact our phones have on our attention and our children

This day is about leaving those devices behind, getting back to basics and nurturing the bonds that matter.


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Two women working as a team to overcome an obstacle challenge at New Forest Activities

During this fun-filled day, you and your family will:


  • Arrive at our HQ where you'll meet your guide, placing all your devices in a secure and safe place.
  • Take part in an Archery session where you'll learn to fire a bow and arrow, whilst exploring simple techniques to improve focus.
  • Take a short walk from our site, across the fields and into the historic Beaulieu village where you'll see amazing views of Palace House & Beaulieu River.
  • Complete a family friendly mini quiz, finding out about the area and its fascinating history.
  • Enjoy a device free lunch in one of the lovely cafes or pubs.
  • Explore Beaulieu River by Canoe. Our most popular experiences. Truly magical!
  • Finish off with a lift back to HQ, chatting over the experience and the memories you've made.

Disconnect for a day, to focus on making memories with those you love. An opportunity to build human connection.


Are you ready to lock up your phone and devote all your attention to those who matter the most?


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How you can benefit from this day


  • Enjoy a day away from screens, focused on building stronger family bonds through memorable experiences.
  • Take a journey through a historic and beautiful landscape, connecting you to both the natural world and our human past.
  • Learn simple and calming mindfulness exercises to reduce stress and improve your ability to work with your emotions.
  • Have fun with outdoor activities like archery and canoeing that encourage attention to be in the present.
  • Uninterrupted family time is a rare thing, This day will remind you how much technology impacts our relationships with each other.
  • Agree a simple plan post event to address 'screen time' and how you can find a balance between both screens and family time.
A family canoeing on the Beaulieu River

Re-live the 90's. Remember when there were no devices designed to steal your attention?


Our gadgets never sleep, and we're constantly wired in, but is this incessant connection truly the essence of life?

This offer to take a breather and journey back to simpler times, even just for a day, presents a unique opportunity to illuminate how deeply our devices can affect our family dynamics.


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Two women working as a team to overcome an obstacle challenge at New Forest Activities

Making the Most of Time Together: The Story Behind the Unplug & Play Day


It happened at a theme park...


I was waiting in the line when I skimmed through the email. It wasn't a critical message, but it was enough to pull my attention away from my kids, and they noticed.


Yet, I still found myself responding to it, and then to the response that followed. For the rest of the day, I couldn't shake off that conversation from my mind. While it didn't spoil the entire day, it did make me feel like I had misssed out on something important.


When I thought back on what happened, I made a promise to myself not to let it happen again.


A promise that I have most certainly broken...


We all like to say that our family is the most important thing to us... but do our actions really show that? That's why the "Unplug & Play" day is such a powerful idea. It allows us to put our words into action, disconnecting from our screens and immersing ourselves in a quality time with our loved ones.


And if leaving your phones behind sounds like a challenge - then isn't that the point!


Sam Sutton - Co-Founder New Forest Activities
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Check out what previous customers had to say about their experience with us!


From the first friendly meeting in the car park we had a lovely couple of hours with NF Activities. Everything ran smoothly, canoeing was well pitched at mixed abilities, and adult and children. We all felt safe and well cared for.

A fantastic day out in the beautiful countryside. We chose Archery as an activity. Turned out to be the level platform for young and old. Tom was our expert, he was just the best, very understanding with the younger ones and helpful with us little older in years. Started with our instructions for the session, some practice with lots of helpful advice then on to the games, a great deal of fun. We will be returning.

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How do you think it would feel to reconnect for a day?


This is a unique opportunity to WIN you and your family an amazing experience in one of the most beautiful places in the UK. NO PHONES ALLOWED!


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