The Bull Hotel

No. 35 of 1,500 in the New Forest, No. 13 for food and pubs. Food and drink, 16.3 km from Ringwood, just outside the New Forest National Park.

The Bull Hotel
Photo: Judith Green, CC BY-SA 2.0

A pub called The Bull Hotel.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Food hygiene
5 out of 5Food Standards Agency, Food Hygiene Rating Scheme API, checked 2026-10-29
Website
thebulldownton.co.ukOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.76 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Gorse Farm Caravan ParkStay, 9.0 km from RingwoodCamping
Tom's Field CampingStay, 11 km from RingwoodCamping
St Johns Farm CampingStay, 8.8 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Kings Head17 km from RingwoodFood and pubs
The Rose and Thistle14 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Horse and Groom13 km from RingwoodFood and pubs
The Cuckoo Inn13 km from LyndhurstFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Rockbourne Roman Villa12 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
The Regal Cinema8.9 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkRainy day
Breamore House and Countryside Museum13 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Downton Leisure Centre16 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkRainy day