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 enquiries@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.
2013
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August,September, October, November, December,
| Date | Location | Event | Details | Contact |
| Weekly | Top | |||
| 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 | |
| Tue, Wed, or Thursdays | Bashley | Olde Time Music Hall | Current alternating shows are ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ a tribute to Morecambe & Wise, Magic of the musical halls and The Good Olde Days Music Hall. Nov to Dec will be Christmas Spectacula |
Show and Cream Tea £14.50, 2 course roast lunch £7.00
Booking essential Tel: 01425 612830 Venue: Hoburne Bashley Holiday Centre, Sway Rd, Bashley. |
| 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 |
| May 2013 | Top | |||
4th May |
New Milton |
The May Fayre |
A tradtional May Fayre to celebrate the arrival of Spring. | The Lions Club of New Milton |
5th May |
New Park, Brockenhurst |
Spring Fair |
The Spring Fair will be open between 9.00am and 5.00pm with music until 9.00pm. There is going to be a ‘street party theme’ with tasty treats, crafty stands, activities to get involved with, a dog show, local musicians playing throughout the day and visitors will have the opportunity to enter their handmade crafts. | Entry is free to all visitors and if you are a trade stand interested in coming along, please contact Beth Beales on 01590 622400. More details |
5th May |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain. | The Lions Club of New Milton |
6th May |
Hythe |
Bank Holiday Art, Design, Antiques & Vintage Market |
The perfect place to purchase Quality Art & Design-led Craft direct from the Artist or Maker together with an eclectic mix of Antiques Vintage and Retro items. (Many traders from the hugely successful Winchester Specialty Markets as well as local) | High Street, Hythe 10am -4pm. If you would like a stall or further information Contact 07515797978 or 07971646483 |
11th May |
Beaulieu |
Oversea Sales |
A Fete to raise money for the local churches’ work in Rwanda, so come along to browse and buy plants, home baked goods, books, good quality bric-a-brac and costume jewellery.Tea, coffee and picnic lunches will be on offer either to eat in or take away to the banks of the Beaulieu River on the outskirts of the village for a picnic after your morning’s bargain hunting. | Beaulieu Village Hall, SO42 7PJ - 11am – 1-30pm. Further details please email alison@the-percys.co.uk |
11th May |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain. | New Milton Town Partnership |
12th May |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain. | The Lions Club of New Milton |
12th May |
Hale, Fordingbridge |
Hale & Woodgreen Horticultural Society - Beyond the Garden Gate Open Gardens Event |
Gardens open 10am to 5pm Hale Village Hall (SP6 2NE) - open for tickets, refreshments, parking, entertainment and information. | Tickets £6.00 per person, (Children Free) in advance from Woodgreen Community Shop or on the day - click for further information |
16th May |
Lymington |
Open Gardens |
Lymington Open Gardens has nine varied and interesting private gardens for you to visit this year, most are within easy walking distance of the town centre. Teas with homemade cakes will be on sale at Moore Blatch in Lymington. | Lymington Gardens Open Day - Programmes from £6 |
18th May |
New Milton |
Gardener's Market |
Want to learn more about gardening - then why not visit the Gardener's Market. | The Rotary Club of New Milton |
19th May |
Emery Down |
New Forest has talent |
The event runs between our two pubs and is open to everyone with any kind of talent welcomed, with a final prize of £1000 for the winner. The event is supported by Wave 105 and all proceeds are going towards Wave 105's Cash For Kids Charity | At the New Forest Inn - More details email |
19th May |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain. | The Rotary Club of New Milton |
24th May |
Fawley |
Jazz Concert |
Charity Jazz Concert – Details: Tony Carter & South Coast Jazz Stars, 7.30pm All Saints’ Church, Fawley. | Organised by Hythe Rotary. Tickets £12.50 inc light supper – Contact: 023 8084 1844. |
25th May |
Lyndhurst |
New Forest Book Fair |
A large (over 20 dealers) second-hand Book Fair offering the opportunity to browse and buy from a stock of hundreds of out-of-print, rare and collectable books, prints and maps. 10am - 4pm. Free Admission. . | The Community Centre is in the main town car park (paying). SO43 7NY, for more details. |
27th May |
Hythe |
Bank Holiday Art, Design, Antiques & Vintage Market |
The perfect place to purchase Quality Art & Design-led Craft direct from the Artist or Maker together with an eclectic mix of Antiques Vintage and Retro items. (Many traders from the hugely successful Winchester Specialty Markets as well as local) | High Street, Hythe 10am -4pm. If you would like a stall or further information Contact 07515797978 or 07971646483 |
| June 2013 | Top | |||
2nd June |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain | The Lions Club of New Milton |
8th June |
New Milton |
Fun Day |
A fun day out for all the families at New Milton Rugby Club | The New Milton Rugby Club |
9th June |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain | The Rotary Club of New Milton |
9th June |
Sway |
Open Gardens |
We will have over 20 gardens open, (11.00 am until 5) including a significant number which have not opened before or for many years. | More details |
12th June |
New Milton |
Fashion Show |
A great way to see the latest styles and raise funds for local charities | The Lions Club of New Milton |
15th June |
New Milton |
French Street Market |
Come along and purchase some traditional French goods. | New Milton Town Partnership |
16th June |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain | The Lions Club of New Milton |
15th June |
New Milton |
New Milton Crafts 2013 Summer Fair |
New Milton Craft fair, is an outstanding craft fair showing a unique range of handmade gifts. | New Milton Town Partnership |
15th June |
Lymington |
Bows & Braces Vintage Fair |
View delightful boutiques with 100% vintage stock.Glamorous vintage classics and timeless retro pieces.Come and purchase unique items for your wardrobe and decorating your home. Music from the past playing all day. Best dressed competition: Come dressed up in your favourite era and win a voucher! 50p entry | 9am - 4pm The Masonic Hall, High St, Lymington, SO41 9AA - visit web site |
15th June - 21 July |
Exbury |
Artlook Exhibition, Five Arrows Gallery |
Artlook is a partnership of eleven artists from Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset who exhibit regularly in and around the New Forest and Salisbury. Their work is diverse in subject matter encompassing landscapes, still life, figurative and abstract in various media, including watercolour, acrylics, pen, pencil and pastel. In addition to framed paintings and drawings the group also produces a range of greetings cards | More details |
22nd June |
Minstead |
New Forest has talent |
The event runs between our two pubs and is open to everyone with any kind of talent welcomed, with a final prize of £1000 for the winner. The event is supported by Wave 105 and all proceeds are going towards Wave 105's Cash For Kids Charity | at The Trusty Servant - More details email |
23rd June |
Beaulieu |
Charity Walk |
Sponsored walk, 75% to walker’s own choice of charity, 25% to Oakhaven Hospice. | Organised by Hythe Rotary. Contact: Details & registration www.walkwithrotary.org.uk |
23rd June |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain | New Milton Town Partnership |
29th June, |
Lyndhurst |
New Forest Book Fair |
A large (over 20 dealers) second-hand Book Fair offering the opportunity to browse and buy from a stock of hundreds of out-of-print, rare and collectable books, prints and maps. 10am - 4pm. Free Admission. . | The Community Centre is in the main town car park (paying). SO43 7NY, for more details. |
30th June |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain | The Lions Club of New Milton |
| July 2013 | Top | |||
13th & 14th July |
New Milton |
New Milton Pedal Car Grand Prix |
This fantastic event is well worth a trip to New Milton for. Fun for all the family. | The Jubilee Fund |
13th & 14th July |
New Milton |
Antiques & Collectables Fair |
Come along to New Milton and explore the antiques and collectables fair. | More info to follow |
14th July |
Emery Down |
New Forest had talent (semi final) |
The event runs between our two pubs and is open to everyone with any kind of talent welcomed, with a final prize of £1000 for the winner. The event is supported by Wave 105 and all proceeds are going towards Wave 105's Cash For Kids Charity | At the New Forest Inn More details email |
17th - 20th July |
New Milton |
"Cash on Delivery" by Michael Cooney |
Another great performance from the New Forest Players | The New Forest Players |
20th July |
New Milton |
Bashley Produce, Plants & Craft Fair |
A great fair, that offers fun for all the family. | More info to follow |
20th July |
New Milton |
Annual Parish Fete |
Come along and suppoort the New Milton Parish at their annual fete. | More info to follow |
20th July |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain | New Milton Town Partnership |
21st July |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain | The Rotary Club of New Milton |
| 26th, 27th, 28th July | Netley Marsh | Netley Marsh Steam Engine Rally | A fantastic steam field weekend with something for everyone. Come and enjoy the fun. | |
28th July |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain | The Lions Club of New Milton |
| 30th July - 1st August | Brockenhurst | New Forest Show | New Forest and Hampshire County Show - a great event for all the family. | |
| August 2013 | Top | |||
10th August |
Beaulieu |
10k twilight walk and picnic |
: Join us for a 10k twilight walk, picnic and entertainment to raise money for Marie Curie Nurses in Hampshire. The walk will take you around the idyllic Beaulieu Estate, starting at Beaulieu Motor Museum, giving you the opportunity to see its stunning surroundings as the sun sets. | More details and to register |
11th August |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain | The Lions Club of New Milton |
17th August |
New Milton |
Freshfields Music Festival (Noon until 10:30 pm) |
A brilliant music festival event - a great way to introduce the kids to the festival seen and to enjoy some great musical acts. | Common Ground (New Forest) Trust |
17th August |
Lymington |
Bows & Braces Vintage Fair |
View delightful boutiques with 100% vintage stock.Glamorous vintage classics and timeless retro pieces.Come and purchase unique items for your wardrobe and decorating your home. Music from the past playing all day. Best dressed competition: Come dressed up in your favourite era and win a voucher! 50p entry | 9am - 4pm The Masonic Hall, High St, Lymington, SO41 9AA - visit web site |
18th August |
Minstead |
New Forest has talent Final |
The event runs between our two pubs and is open to everyone with any kind of talent welcomed, with a final prize of £1000 for the winner. The event is supported by Wave 105 and all proceeds are going towards Wave 105's Cash For Kids Charity | at The Trusty Servant - More details email |
18th August |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain | The Rotary Club of New Milton |
26th August |
Hythe |
Bank Holiday Art, Design, Antiques & Vintage Market |
The perfect place to purchase Quality Art & Design-led Craft direct from the Artist or Maker together with an eclectic mix of Antiques Vintage and Retro items. (Many traders from the hugely successful Winchester Specialty Markets as well as local) | High Street, Hythe 10am -4pm. If you would like a stall or further information Contact 07515797978 or 07971646483 |
| September 2013 | Top | |||
1st September |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain | The Lions Club of New Milton |
7th September |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain | New Milton Town Partnership |
8th September |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain | The Rotary Club of New Milton |
15th September |
New Milton |
Car Boot Sale |
New Milton hosts some fantastic car boot sales where you are sure to get a great bargain | The Lions Club of New Milton |
28th September |
Hythe |
Hythe of Activity |
10.30am-3.30pm. Local clubs, charities etc offering opportunities for membership, volunteers & supporters. Admission free. | Organised by Hythe Rotary. – Contact: 07516 400859 or email trevorguymer@hotmail.co.uk |
28th September, |
Lyndhurst |
New Forest Book Fair |
A large (over 20 dealers) second-hand Book Fair offering the opportunity to browse and buy from a stock of hundreds of out-of-print, rare and collectable books, prints and maps. 10am - 4pm. Free Admission. . | The Community Centre is in the main town car park (paying). SO43 7NY, for more details. |
| October 2013 | Top | |||
3rd October |
New Milton |
Charity Fashion Show |
A great way to see the latest styles and raise funds for local charities | The Rotary Club of New Milton |
26th October |
New Milton |
New Milton Crafts 2013 Winter Fair |
New Milton Craft fair, is an outstanding craft fair showing a unique range of handmade gifts. | New Milton Town Partnership |
26th October |
Lyndhurst |
New Forest Book Fair |
A large (over 20 dealers) second-hand Book Fair offering the opportunity to browse and buy from a stock of hundreds of out-of-print, rare and collectable books, prints and maps. 10am - 4pm. Free Admission. . | The Community Centre is in the main town car park (paying). SO43 7NY, for more details. |
30th October - 2nd November |
New Milton |
Halloween Musical Event |
Spooky halloween music event by the New Milton Music Society | The Milton Musical Society |
| November 2013 | Top | |||
10th November |
New Milton |
New Milton Remembrance Day |
New Milton Rememberance Parade. | The New Milton Town Council |
30th November |
Lymington |
Bows & Braces Vintage Fair |
View delightful boutiques with 100% vintage stock.Glamorous vintage classics and timeless retro pieces.Come and purchase unique items for your wardrobe and decorating your home. Music from the past playing all day. Best dressed competition: Come dressed up in your favourite era and win a voucher! 50p entry | 9am - 4pm The Masonic Hall, High St, Lymington, SO41 9AA - visit web site |
30th November |
Lyndhurst |
New Forest Book Fair |
A large (over 20 dealers) second-hand Book Fair offering the opportunity to browse and buy from a stock of hundreds of out-of-print, rare and collectable books, prints and maps. 10am - 4pm. Free Admission. . | The Community Centre is in the main town car park (paying). SO43 7NY, for more details. |
30th November |
New Milton |
The New Milton Christmas Festival |
New Milton Christmas Festival Fun for all the family. | New Milton Town Partnership |
| December 2013 | Top | |||
28th December |
Lyndhurst |
New Forest Book Fair |
A large (over 20 dealers) second-hand Book Fair offering the opportunity to browse and buy from a stock of hundreds of out-of-print, rare and collectable books, prints and maps. 10am - 4pm. Free Admission. . | The Community Centre is in the main town car park (paying). SO43 7NY, for more details. |
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| April 2014 | Top | |||
| 7th - 13th April 2014 | Milford on Sea | Milford Food Festival | An amazing week of food related activities and events. Visit their web site for more details. | |
| Ongoing |