Blashford Lakes is a much-loved nature reserve near Ringwood, Hampshire, offering lakeside walks, birdwatching opportunities and a peaceful outdoor space for visitors from across the New Forest and surrounding areas.  
 
As a charity, with limited staff capacity, we have had to make the difficult decision to close the site facilities on Mondays to ensure we can safely and effectively manage the reserve on other days. 
 
During this change: 
• The Visitor Centre will be closed on Mondays 
• The car park will be closed on Mondays 
• The reserve will remain open for access on foot only 
 
Visitors planning a day out should be aware that no on-site facilities will be available on Mondays. This is likely to remain in place for the foreseeable future as we continue to manage staffing levels. 
 
We appreciate this may affect your visit and thank you for your understanding and continued support in helping us care for this important wildlife site.