Explore the unique relationship between the US and the New Forest. Southampton port pick up and drop off at London Heathrow or central London.The New Forest is a uniquely precious and beautiful natural environment. However it only appears the way it does today because of a rich, tumultuous and sometimes violent human history dating back to 1079 and named “nova forestra” by William the Conqueror. From royal hunting ground to a much-treasured local resource, the historic New Forest iis only 20 minutes from Southampton port.