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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.

2010/11

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August,September,October, November, December,

Watching New Forest Deer, one of several regular events in the New Forest

Date
Location
Event
Details
Contact
Weekly
     
Every Saturday
Lymington
Market
Street market every Saturday from 8am till 4pm

Every Monday
Christchurch
Market
Street Market in the High Street (closed to traffic)
 
Every Tuesday
Hythe
Market
Hythe Street Market 8.30am-3pm St. John's Street Car Park with more than 30 stalls

Information Gary Brown
07850 399781

Every Wednesday
Ringwood
Market
Street Market in the High Street
 
Every Wednesday
New Milton
Market
Street Market in Station Road
 
Every Wednesday and Thursday
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

Every Friday
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
July 2010
   
2nd May - 29th September (Sundays)
Lymington
Lymington Town Tours
Three words give you the history of Lymington - Smuggling, Salt and Sailing. If you would like to know more - Lymingotn's guides can take you on a walk through the town and its history. No need to book - details of start times and locations can be Lymington Town Tours
28th - 31st July
Exbury
Look Twice Artists Exhibition
Look Twice Artists Exhibition at Exbury Gardens Exbury Gardens
27th, 28th, 29th July
Brockenhurst
New Forest Show
The New Forest and Hampshire County Show was first held in 1921 and it is now amongst the top ten Agricultural and Equestrian Shows in the UK, the Show has an excellent reputation both locally and nationally.
For more details see their web site
26th July - 31st August
Exbury
Summer Holiday Family Trail

Families will love exploring the Gardens on our fun and informative trail. Discover plants that were on the earth the same time as the dinosaurs; venture across the Jurassic Boardwalk; find the fish in the Top Pond. All children completing the trail will receive some free salad seeds and have an opportunity to win tickets for Exbury’s popular Ghost Train and Santa Steam Specials.
Price included in Gardens Admission.

Exbury Gardens
29th - 30th July
Lymington
Cutting Edge
AN activity session exploring the world of silhouettes and Mattisse-style cut-outs. St Barbe Museum
30th July - 1st August
Exbury
Exbury Tea Festival

Exbury's second Tea Festival promises a celebration of the nation's favourite drink! Housed in the Gardens, the Festival promises talks, trails and tastings - in fact everything connected with Tea! Not many people realise, but much of the world's tea supply stems from Camellia sinensis - a plant found in abundance at Exbury.

Exbury Gardens
31st July
Lyndhurst
The New Forest Book Fair

Thousands of quality second-hand books, ordnance and antiquarian maps, prints & ephemera. Free admission, family friendly and wheelchair accessible. The Centre is on the main car park and near restaurants, pubs and great walks!

Lyndhurst Community Centre, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY
31st July - 7th August
Cowes & The Solent
Cowes Week
Cowes week is a key event in the sailing calendar, there is lots to see on and off the water.
 
31st July - 4th September
Lymington
Open Exhibition
The St. Barbe Open provides a showcase for best of the region’s paintings, prints and drawings. The exhibition is entirely open with no limitation as to subject or style. A panel of professional artists select the exhibition and although the content is always varied, each year’s show takes on a unique character. St Barbe Museum
31st July
Copythorne

Copythorne During WWII

Swing Jive Dance Class, Vintage cars and military vehicles & BBQ, 1940s Movietone News Cinema and Interactive Learning Zone, Swing Jive Radio Broadcast 'Maorie Anderson' (performed by Lynda Moncaster), Forces Favourites music from  1940 to 1945, Swing Jive Radio Broadcast Copythorne during the war (Documentry). Stage Show ‘Outbreak’ , ‘In The Mood Dance Night’ and more...

Copythorne Village Hall - more details and tickets visit the web site
August 2010
   
1st August
Lymington
Classic Car and Dog Show
Classic cars, belly dancers, birds of prey, charity stalls and more... Fun for all the family.
 
7th August
Lyndhurst
37th Annual Fuchsia Show
The New Forest Fuchsia Society is staging their 37th Annual Show. The event is often considered to be the ‘shop window’ of the Society’s Calendar. After viewing the exhibits, why not relax in the refreshment area and visit the tombola and raffle tables.
New Forest Fuchsia Society Lyndhurst Community Centre  12.00 midday and 4.30pm
8th August
Winkton, Christchurch
Summer Fair
Burton Football club are organising a Fun Day for all the family. Everyone welcome. More details
8th August
Christchurch
Car Boot Sale
The Lions Club of Christchurch will be holding a Car Boot Sale. Stanpit Marsh Recreation Ground, Christchurch.  Sellers Cars from 8a.m. - 1p.m.  (£5)  Buyers cars from 8.30a.m. Enquiries Tel: 01202-489864
15th August
Fordingbridge
Breamore Car Boot
Discover thee delights of Breamore House and Gardens and enjoy grabbing a bargain and the Car boot sale - fun for all the family.

More details: Breamore.

19th - 22nd August
Bournemouth
Bournemouth Air Show
Free fantastic web show for all the family, with lots of fly pasts over the beach... low flying family fun.
Bournemouth Air Show
21st - 30th August
New Forest Area
Hampshire Open Studios

Around 45 artists in and around the New Forest are opening their studios. Paintings, prints, jewellery, sculpture and textile arts are on show.

Open from 10am-5pm. Free guides from Tourist Information Centres and libraries, or contact  Frances Mason 01590 679921 or Sheila Hope 01590 610484. sheilahopestudio@btinternet.com
26th-27th August
Lymington
Mucky Clay Fun
Make a pot or tile in bronze age or medieval style. St Barbe Museum
28th August
Exbury
Pride and Prejudice Open-air Theatre

Chapterhouse open-air theatre production Pride & Prejudice

Exbury Gardens
28th August
Milford
Milford Carnival
We will be starting on the village green at 10.00 a.m with entertainment, music, coconut shy, punch & judy, clown etc.  The parade is starting earlier this year at 5.00 p.m from Keyhaven Road and finish about 6.30 p.m
 
30th August
Christchurch
Duck Race
Annual Charity Duck Race on Bank Holiday Monday.  Fun and Games for all the family on The Quomps from 10a.m. to 4p.m. - Tombola, Book Stall, Nick-Nacks, games, etc.  Ducks are launched into the Millstream from the bridge in Bridge Street at 4p.m. Further Details Tel: 01202-489864
30th August
Bashley
Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day, Stalls, sideshows, bbq, teas, bar, Fun Dog Show

Bashley Cricket Club, 2pm-5pm Admission 50p children free
30th August
Brockenhurst
Brockenhurst Carnival and Fun Day
A family bank holiday treat in the village of Brockenhurst organised to benefit the local community.
Brockenhurst College
September 2010
   
Lymington
    St Barbe Museum
11th September
Romsey
Romsey Agricultural Show
Traditional country show at Broadlands, Romsey with livestock parades, entertainment, rural crafts, fun fair and more. Great Fun for all the family.
8am to 6pm. For more details call 01794 517521
11th September - 13th November
Lymington
Hampshire Treasures
Hampshire Treasures features a mouth-watering selection of objects from the Hampshire County Council’s Museums and Archives collections, many making a rare outing onto display. St Barbe Museum
11th - 12th September
Beaulieu
Beaulieu Autojumble
Beaulieu International Boat Jumble offers you the opportunity to purchase the latest equipment for your boat or those essential reconditioned spares.
More details on the Beaulieu events page.
18th - 19th September
Exbury
Wedding Fair
Exbury Gardens Wedding Fair Exbury Gardens
25th September
Lyndhurst
The New Forest Book Fair

Thousands of quality second-hand books, ordnance and antiquarian maps, prints & ephemera. Free admission, family friendly and wheelchair accessible. The Centre is on the main car park and near restaurants, pubs and great walks!

Lyndhurst Community Centre, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY
26th September
Fordingbridge
Breamore - Last Steam Up
The last Steam Up for 2010, come along for a fun filled day of activities for all the family.

More details: Breamore.

October 2010
   
1st October - 7th November
Exbury
Nerine Exhibition and Wild Mushroom Art Display

See Exbury’s fantastic collection of Nerine Sarniensis in the Five Arrows Gallery, specially prepared to highlight the extraordinary beauty of these hybrids as they scintillate under direct light. There will be a range of Nerines for sale.

Exbury Gardens
2nd -3rd October
Exbury
Steam in the Gardens

Steam engines of all shapes and sizes will be on show, from full-size traction engines to miniature road vehicles. Enthusiasts will find models and miniatures in the Engine Shed, while Exbury’s own Steam Railway will run through Yard Wood, clothed in early autumn colour. This will be the eight year of this event, which grows in popularity and provides a terrific morning and afternoon spectacle as all the steam vehicles parade in front of Exbury House. Prices within Gardens Admission.

Exbury Gardens
3rd October
Brockenhurst
Annual Bike and Hike
A great way to explore the New Forest and raise funds for our local hospice. More details
8th October
Lymington
Hampshire Treasures The stories behind some of the objects in the Hampshire Treasures Exhibition. St Barbe Museum
9th - 10th October
Exbury
Big Draw at Exbury

As part of the ‘Big Draw’ weekend, Exbury will be welcoming children free of charge into the Gardens. Children will be encouraged to collect fallen autumn leaves and berries to help create a collage with the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS).

Exbury Gardens
9th October - 7th November
Exbury
Festival of Autumn Colours Everyone thinks of Exbury in the Spring, but the Gardens are just as glorious in Autumn with fiery colours from maples, dogwoods and deciduous azaleas. The subtle light tones of Autumn reflect these colours dramatically. Special Autumn Trail leads visitors to the best of the colour Exbury Gardens
16th - 17th October
Exbury
New Forest Breakfast Walks

Enjoy a wonderful early morning tour of Exbury Gardens with Head Gardener John Anderson, exploring the best of the autumn colour in Yard Wood. The 1 ½ hour walk is guaranteed to work up an appetite for a delicious New Forest breakfast in Mr Eddy’s Restaurant. All food sourced from local producers. Strictly limited numbers, booking essential. Free re-entry to Gardens afterwards to view Nerine Exhibition.
Time: 8:00am – 10:30am

Exbury Gardens Booking office Tel No: 023 8024 5750
16th - 17th October
Burley
Cider making weekend.
See the New Forest cider being made at our Steam and Straw pressing weekend, using a "workman" steam driven press and our 1850 hand screw press.
New Forest Cider
16th - 17th October
Burley
Cornflower Country Crafts Show
The best independent craft event in the New Forest, brings you a fantastic variety of handmade products all designed and crafted by local artists and makers

Burley Village Hall, 10am - 4pm

Country Crafts Web Site

20th October
Exbury
RHS Event
RHS event at Exbury Gardens Exbury Gardens
23rd October
Exbury
Photo Trek at Exbury

Come and learn photographic techniques in the delightful setting of an autumnal Exbury. Four hour courses starting at 8am and 12 noon, max 15 per session.  Time may be spent in the Gardens before or after your course, with the opportunity to view the Wild Autumn Art Exhibition and Nerine Display in the Five Arrows Gallery.

Exbury Gardens
24th October
Minstead
Bruin's Bear Fair

There will be a superb array of artists’ bears and some favourite manufacturers’ bears will also be available for purchase . For those who wish to craft their own bears Barbara-Ann of Norbeary Fabrics, will be present again with an even greater range of materials and components including eyes, joints etc. Why not combine a day out in the beautiful New Forest with our not-to-be-missed bear fair.

10am - 4pm at Minstead Village Hall,more details - click here.
25th - 31st October
Exbury
Exbury Ghost Train
With skeletons, scarecrows and other ghoulish characters on route, dare you ride the Exbury Ghost Train? Enter the pitch-black tunnel at your peril. Family fun. Full of interesting stories, dreadful puns & even more terrible jokes! Come in fancy dress and receive a free treat bag. There are wonderful autumn colours, a colourful nerine exhibition and autumn art display, and a “Spooky Tree trail” to follow around the Gardens. Pre-booking highly recommended for all dates and essential for Sun 31st October. It’s all aboard for a Halloween “Phantom- mime”! Exbury Gardens Booking Office Tel : 023 8024 5750. Ticket price £3.50 per person plus entry costs to Gardens.
28th - 29th October
Lymington
Witches and Wizards
Masks, Scary spiders, hats and more. Come dressed up for the spooky story time. St Barbe Museum
30th October
Beaulieu
Fireworks
Be wowed by the explosive and dynamic fireworks display, set to revving and driving music.
More details on the Beaulieu events page.
30th October
Lyndhurst
The New Forest Book Fair

Thousands of quality second-hand books, ordnance and antiquarian maps, prints & ephemera. Free admission, family friendly and wheelchair accessible. The Centre is on the main car park and near restaurants, pubs and great walks!

Lyndhurst Community Centre, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY
November 2010
   
7th November
Burley
Cornflower Country Crafts Show
The best independent craft event in the New Forest, brings you a fantastic variety of handmade products all designed and crafted by local artists and makers

Burley Village Hall, 10am - 4pm

Country Crafts Web Site

12th November
Fordingbridge
Avon Valley Concerts - Leon McCawley

LEON MCCAWLEY is the President of Avon Valley Concerts and to celebrate the centenary of Samuel Barber’s birth and bi-centenary of Frederic Chopin’s in 2010, he pays tribute to both composers in a contrasting solo recital

To book call 01425 472522
12th November
Lymington
Villages and Visionaries
Say, Hordle, Tiptoe, Wotton and Everton are this focus of this year's local history exhibition. More details - St Barbe Museum
20th November - 8th January
Lymington
Mysticism and Materials
After a highly successful first year, the museum’s outreach project continues with the focus moving to the communities of Sway, Hordle, Tiptoe, Wotton and Everton. Once again local residents will be helping to shape the exhibition as it takes to the road around village halls in the early summer before returning to the museum.   St Barbe Museum
27th November
Lyndhurst
The New Forest Book Fair

Thousands of quality second-hand books, ordnance and antiquarian maps, prints & ephemera. Free admission, family friendly and wheelchair accessible. The Centre is on the main car park and near restaurants, pubs and great walks!

Lyndhurst Community Centre, Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY
December 2010
   
3rd December
Ringwood
Avon Valley Concerts - The Raven String Quartet

In the two years that the quartet has been together, RAVEN’s eclectic programming has already impressed audiences around the country.  Through the fresh arrangements of well-known pieces by cellist, Natalie Holt, their performances radiate life and vibrancy.

To book call 01425 472522
5th December
Beaulieu
Oakhaven Santa Dash
Come and see Santa run and raise money for Oakhaven. More details
11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st
Exbury
Santa Steam Specials
Celebrate Christmas with the Exbury Steam railway Exbury Gardens
21st - 22nd December
Lymington
Creative Christmas Cards
Pre- Christmas craft session at St Barbe's Museum. St Barbe Museum
January 2011
   
28th January
Ringwood
Avon Valley Concerts - James Turnbull and Claire Jone

JAMES TURNBULL is a young, but experienced oboist  and CLAIRE JONES was appointed Official Harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales. This will be a great evening.

To book call 01425 472522
February 2011
   
18th February
Fordingridge
Avon Valley Concerts - Gould Piano Trio

The GOULD PIANO TRIO is one of the UK’s finest chamber ensembles,. No strangers to Avon Valley concerts, it returns with a vibrant and contrasting programme.  The trio regularly performs at the  Wigmore Hall and at festivals such as the BBC’s Proms.  It tours extensively on the Continent and in the USA.

To book call 01425 472522
March 2011
   
11th March
Ringwood
Avon Valley Concerts - Stephanie Oade and Andrew Booth

STEPHANIE OADE and ANDREW BOOTH will play for you on the guitar and cello.

To book call 01425 472522
April 2011
   
1st April
Fordingbridge
Avon Valley Concerts - Maria Asteriadou and Kurt Nikkanen

American violinist, KURT NIKKANEN is an international soloist is joined by MARIA ASTERIADOU to form a formidable duo.

To book call 01425 472522
11th - 17th April
MIlford on Sea
Milford Food Week
A variety of food events around the village of Milford, last year raising £4,500 for local charities. For more details visit their web site - Milford Food Week
May 2010
   
June 2010
   
Ongoing
   
 
         
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