Events in the New Forest
We have listed just some of the
forth coming events in the New Forest National Park and surrounding
area, so you can easily discover "what's on" in the
New Forest over the coming months.
If
you would like your event in the New Forest added to this page
free, please e-mail us on events@explorethenewforest.co.uk we cannot guarantee all events will be added, but will do our
best.
Disclaimer. All the information below has been entered in good faith and we
are not responsible for any errors-omissions or cancellations
that may occur.
2012
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August,September,October, November, December,
| Date | Location | Event | Details | Contact |
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| Saturdays | Lymington | Market | Street market every Saturday from 8am till 4pm | |
| Mondays | Christchurch | Market | Street Market in the High Street (closed to traffic) | |
| Tuesdays | Hythe | Market | Hythe Street Market 8.30am-3pm St. John's Street Car Park with more than 30 stalls | Information Gary Brown 07850 399781 |
| Wednesdays | Ringwood | Market | Street Market in the High Street | |
| Wednesdays | New Milton | Market | Street Market in Station Road | |
| Wednesdays and Thursdays | Bashley | Olde Time Music Hall | The Olde Tyme Players Theatre Company at the Bashley Village Hall at 2pm - 4.30pm.One Week Old Tyme Music Hall and alternate week The Best of British Variety Show. Group bookings also welcome | Price £11.50 includes tea and cakes during interval .Booking essential Tel: 01425 612830 Juliette Sinclair |
| Fridays | New Milton | Live Music | Every Friday night at the Old Barn Restaurant in New Milton, is a live Band. Come along and have an enjoyable evening out. | Old Barn, New Milton, BH25 6SJ. Telephone 01425 678800 |
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| 1st January | Lyndhurst | New Forest Book Fair | Thousands of quality books, from pocket-money paperbacks to scarce, antiquarian and collectable. | Free entry SO43 7NY. |
| 28th January | Beaulieu | Burns Night Celebration | Traditional Burns Night, with Cock-a-leekie soup, Haggis and bashed neeps (with whisky) and a traditional raspberry dessert. Genuine Scotsman to "Address the Haggis" and our own Piper to pipe it in! | For tickets email: jan.hoy@beaulieu.co.uk - £20.00 per person, pay bar on the evening. Dress Code: A touch of tartan |
| 28th January | Lyndhurst | New Forest Book Fair | Thousands of quality books, from pocket-money paperbacks to scarce, antiquarian and collectable. | Free entry SO43 7NY. |
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| 3rd February | RIngwood | Avon Valley Concert | A delightful concert with Elen Hydref Thomas on the Harp. | More details contact 01425 472522 |
| 11th February | Beaulieu | Grow it, Cook it, Eat it | In the first of three, seasonal sessions, Jeannette teaches you how to grow it and then cooks it on the spot at the CET where everyone will learn more about making use of their produce and then sample the tasty results. Gardening and cooking combined … there is something for everyone who wants to get more from their plot! | Cost: £20.00 per person, Friends of the Trust £17.50 Please phone 01590 612401 to book |
| 12th February | Beaulieu | Spring Bird Watching Walks | About a 3 mile guided walks giving you the unique opportunity to birdwatch on quiet areas of private land in the company of professional, knowledgeable guide, Graham Giddens. Also suitable for beginner birdwatchers and for those wishing to learn more about bird song. | Cost: £12.00 per walk per person, Friends of the Trust £10.00. Numbers are limited on each walk so book early. Please phone 01590 612401 to book - full details will be sent upon booking. |
| 12th February 18th February |
Beaulieu | Valentines Canoe Specials | Imagine a beautiful river in the Heart of the New Forest with surrounding wildlife going about their day whilst couples in their canoes are leisurely paddling whilst hearing about the local area. This is the idyllic setting of Beaulieu River Nature Reserve where you can enjoy a romantic 3 hour Paddle with a stop at one of the lovely Pubs on route for a Valentines drink, there is even a small 'Special Gift' for all the ladies. | 12.00 - 15.00 Prices: £60 per couple. Contact Details: For more information or to book your place - Call: 01590 612377 |
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| 1st March - 15th April | Highcliffe | Art Exhibition | Christchurch Arts Guild exhibition at Highcliffe Castle | More details |
| 2nd March | Fordingbridge | Avon Valley Concert | A concert with Philip Lawson, Baritone & Nicola Rose, Piano | More details contact 01425 472522 |
| 4th March | Brockenhurst | John Austin Half Marathon | Half Marathon in aide of Oakhaven Hospice. | More details call 01590 677311 |
| 10th March | Beaulieu | Introductions to Home Chicken Keeping | The course will cover: basic anatomy, egg production and rearing chicks, breeds, common diseases, housing, feeding, cleaning, protection from foxes and rats, rescue hens, where to buy chickens and products, and more... The course will teach you everything you need to know to get started with raising chickens at home … and more! | Cost: £20.00 per person, Friends of the Trust £17.50 Please phone 01590 612401 to book |
| 11th March | Beaulieu | Spring Bird Watching Walks | About a 3 mile guided walks giving you the unique opportunity to birdwatch on quiet areas of private land in the company of professional, knowledgeable guide, Graham Giddens. Also suitable for beginner birdwatchers and for those wishing to learn more about bird song. | Cost: £12.00 per walk per person, Friends of the Trust £10.00. Numbers are limited on each walk so book early. Please phone 01590 612401 to book - full details will be sent upon booking. |
| 16th March | Beaulieu | Concert at Palace House | Maria King, Pianist, Singer and Entertainer in Concert at Palace House | £25.00 to include wine and canapés. Tel: 07818 454516 |
| 17th March | Beaulieu | Musical Family Workshop | Maria King, Pianist, Singer and Entertainer provides a musical family workshop. | Tel: 07818 454516 for details |
| 31st March | Beaulieu | Forage and Feast | After an exciting morning of foraging, relax around the campfire where a large menu of 8 – 10 dishes will be cooked by James, (a regional “Masterchef” finalist) and available for everyone to try. | £25.00 per person, Friends of the Trust £20.00 Please phone 01590 612401 to book |
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| 5th April | Beaulieu | Easter Egg Eggstravaganza | Come along and join in with some family fun including a Mega Easter Egg Hunt. | Cost: £3.00 per person, Friends of the Trust £2.50 Please phone 01590 612401 to book |
| 11th April | Beaulieu | Farm and Garden Spring Open Day | Meet the lambs and other farm animals, pizza making in our field kitchen mud ovens, vintage tractors & farm machinery, craft, woodworking & machinery demonstrations and more... Activities for the whole family.10-4pm |
Entrance: £4.00 per adult, £2.50 per child, Friends of the Trust £3.00/£1.50 No need to book. Free car parking as directed opposite Out of Town Centre entrance. |
| 15th April | Beaulieu | Spring Bird Watching Walks | About a 3 mile guided walks giving you the unique opportunity to birdwatch on quiet areas of private land in the company of professional, knowledgeable guide, Graham Giddens. Also suitable for beginner birdwatchers and for those wishing to learn more about bird song. | Cost: £12.00 per walk per person, Friends of the Trust £10.00. Numbers are limited on each walk so book early. Please phone 01590 612401 to book - full details will be sent upon booking. |
| 21st April | Beaulieu | Forage and Feast | After an exciting morning of foraging, relax around the campfire where a large menu of 8 – 10 dishes will be cooked by James, (a regional “Masterchef” finalist) and available for everyone to try. | £25.00 per person, Friends of the Trust £20.00 Please phone 01590 612401 to book |
| 27th-29th April | New Forest | Classic VW Weekend | Dubs in the Forest is a relaxed basic camping weekend that takes place in the heart of the New Forest each year. All owners and enthusiasts are welcome to join us for a family friendly weekend, with light entertainment taking place each night. | |
| 28th April | Milford on Sea | Midnight Ramble | Midnight Ramble along Hurst Castle Spit, in aid of Oakhaven Hospice. | More details: 01590 613038 |
| 29th April | Beaulieu | Spring Bird Watching Walks | About a 3 mile guided walks giving you the unique opportunity to birdwatch on quiet areas of private land in the company of professional, knowledgeable guide, Graham Giddens. Also suitable for beginner birdwatchers and for those wishing to learn more about bird song. | Cost: £12.00 per walk per person, Friends of the Trust £10.00. Numbers are limited on each walk so book early. Please phone 01590 612401 to book - full details will be sent upon booking. |
| 29th April | Beaulieu | Beaulieu Boat Jumble | Beaulieu BoatJumble has over 1000 stands of boating bits, new trailerable boats, dinghies and equipment, and craft from classics to nearly new. You can be sure of picking up some real treasures with old and new wares available. Boat parts, nauticalia, clothing, rope and general jumble. | |
| May 2012 | Top | |||
6th May |
Beaulieu |
Simply Ford |
The third 'Simply Ford' takes place on 6th May– a gathering of Fords of all shapes and sizes, including early models to custom and modern classics as well as a number of trade stands selling Ford related parts and accessories. | More details |
| 13th May | Beaulieu | Spring Bird Watching Walks | About a 3 mile guided walks giving you the unique opportunity to birdwatch on quiet areas of private land in the company of professional, knowledgeable guide, Graham Giddens. Also suitable for beginner birdwatchers and for those wishing to learn more about bird song. | Cost: £12.00 per walk per person, Friends of the Trust £10.00. Numbers are limited on each walk so book early. Please phone 01590 612401 to book - full details will be sent upon booking. |
13th May |
Beaulieu |
Simply Italian |
The second Beaulieu ‘Simply Italian’ event takes place on Sunday 13th May and promises to be a great day out for all enthusiasts of Italian marques. Owners of Italian vehicles are invited to bring their car or motorcycle to Beaulieu, both classic and new, and become part of the event. | More details |
| 18th May | Brockenhurst | Xtreme Sports Challenge | Not for the fainthearted. Teams of six compete over high ropes, zip wires, water walkers and more... in aid of Oakhaven Hospice | More details: 01590 613026 |
19th May |
New Milton |
New Milton Craft Show |
A fantastic Craft show with something for everyone. | New Milton Memorial Centre. |
19th & 20th May |
Beaulieu |
Spring Autojumble |
The Spring Autojumble, being held at Beaulieu over the weekend of 19th & 20th May, gives you the opportunity to buy motoring parts, automobilia, accessories, literature, tools and clothing, covering all motoring eras, from more than 1,000 stands. | More details |
26th & 27th May |
Beaulieu |
Trucks and Troops |
Over 200 military vehicles will be on display, everything from push-bikes to armoured and tracked vehicles, ranging from pre WWll to the Gulf War. Living History Groups will be wearing uniforms and equipment, re-creating camps and situations in which they would have lived and served. | More details |
27th May |
New Forest |
Charity Cycle |
New Forest Charity Cycle Ride in aid of "Mission to Seafarers" | |
| June 2012 | Top | |||
15th - 17th June |
Beaulieu |
Custom and Hot Rod Festival |
Bring the family down to Beaulieu this Father's Day, with Hot Rod, Custom, Classic American, Chops & Bobbers all on display; soak up the atmosphere alongside hundreds of vehicles. This year the Custom Motorcycle Show joins the event, with hundreds of bikes and plenty of trade stands and live music. | More Details |
| 30th June | Lymington | Family Fun Day | Oakhaven't family fun day with live music, Pimms tent and fun for children of all ages. | More details: 01590 613026 |
| July 2012 | Top | |||
8th July |
Beaulieu |
Simply French |
The first ‘Simply French’ is a gathering of French vehicles of all shapes and sizes. All makes and models welcome to attend, so come down and view these cars as well as the rest of the attractions at Beaulieu. | More Details |
| 14th July | New Forest | Olympic Torch travels through the New Forest | The proposed journey of the Olympic torch as it travels through the New Forest via Christchurch, Brockenhurst and Lymington. |  |
15th July |
Beaulieu |
Motorcycle Ride-In |
This brilliant opportunity to enjoy a great day out, meet other biking enthusiasts and see thousands of motorbikes of all makes and models. With trade stands selling all manner of biking accessories, parts, gear and clothing with some real bargains to be had. | More details |
| 20th, 21st, 22nd July | Netley March | Netley Marsh Steam Engine Rally | A fantastic steam field weekend with something for everyone. Come and enjoy the fun. | |
| 21st July | Milford on Sea | Open Flower and Produce Show | Milford on Sea open Flower and Produce show - more details from in village shops. | 2.30 - 4.30 in the Church Hall |
| 21st July | New Milton | New Milton Craft Show | A fantastic Craft show with something for everyone. | New Milton Memorial Centre. |
| 21st July | New Milton | Sports Extravaganza | A sports extravaganza to welcome the Olympic Games. Come and join the fun... | New Milton War Memorial Recreation Ground |
| 23rd July - 3rd August | Fordingbridge | Blunts Barn Activities | Get your summer holiday off to a fantastic start at Blunts Barn Activities - We have a huge range of activities to suit everyone. Whether it's whizzing down the Zip-Wire, chilling in the swimming pool, cooking up a crispy cake creation, roasting dampers over your own camp fire, creating an artistic masterpiece worthy of the Tate, firing an arrow just like Robin Hood and more.... | Suitable for children 5-14. Booking essential - see web site for details |
| 24th - 26th July | Brockenhurst | New Forest Show | The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is an annual agricultural show . It is a great family day out with much to do, learn and see. The show attracts, on average, 95,000 visitors every year and brings together a celebration of traditional country pursuits, crafts, produce and entertainment. | |
29th July |
Beaulieu |
Simply Bond |
The first ‘Simply Bond’ rally is a gathering of any car that has appeared in a Bond film. This is perfect for all fans of Bond films and can be enjoyed as part of your visit to Beaulieu, which includes the new exhibition B | More details |
| August 2012 | Top | |||
5th August |
Beaulieu |
Simply Japanese |
Visit Beaulieu on 5th August to see the first Simply Japanese rally at Beaulieu. With all Japanese cars of any make or model welcome to attend and be part of the rally, view this as part of your visit to Beaulieu. | More details |
12th August |
Beaulieu |
Simply 4x4 |
Simply 4x4 is a gathering of all 4x4 vehicles, come along and meet other 4x4 enthusiasts and enjoy viewing all of these vehicles as part of your visit to Beaulieu. | More details |
26th August |
Beaulieu |
Simply Classics |
The second Beaulieu ‘Simply Classics’ event takes place on Sunday 26th August and promises to be a great day out for all motoring enthusiasts. View hundreds of classic vehicles dated pre 1986 parked within the Beaulieu complex. | More details |
27th August |
Beaulieu |
Supercar Showdown |
Visitors to Beaulieu this Bank Holiday Monday have a treat in store, with an opportunity to hear the unique melodies created by the multi-cylinder engines of some of the world's most prestigious supercars, as they are put through their paces in the Beaulieu Arena. | More details |
| September 2012 | Top | |||
8th & 9th September |
Beaulieu |
International Autojumble |
Beaulieu’s most famous motoring event, the International Autojumble, is the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic. With over 2000 stands selling items from; motoring parts, accessories, automobilia, literature, tools and clothing, there are lots of bargains to be had. | More details |
| 29th September | New Milton | New Milton Craft Show | A fantastic Craft show with something for everyone. | New Milton Memorial Centre. |
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| November 2012 | Top | |||
| 17th November | New Milton | New Milton Craft Show | A fantastic Craft show with something for everyone. | New Milton Memorial Centre. |
| December 2012 | Top | |||
| Ongoing | ||||