The New Forest National Park is a vast area of heathland, woodland, and wild ponies in southern England. It covers over 140 square miles and is one of the largest remaining tracts of unenclosed heathland in the UK. The forest is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including ponies, cattle, and deer, which roam freely throughout the area. Visitors can explore the forest on foot, by bike, or on horseback, and enjoy scenic views, picturesque villages, and historic sites such as the 12th-century Beaulieu Abbey. The forest is also dotted with ancient burial mounds, Bronze Age settlements, and other archaeological remains.