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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.

2008/2009

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

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
December 2008
     
22nd November - 31st December
Lyndhurst
Trees Please - Art Exhibition
Orla Brady made her mark on the Forest last year with a stunning exhibiton, Orla is back with an exhibition based on forest trees. Her grahic style, eye for detail and artistic flair have made her a talent to watch. See their web site for details.
20th December - 4th January
Beaulieu
Christmas at Beaulieu
Christmas at Beaulieu is a time of magic with fun, activities and entertainment for all the family. Children can delve into the Box of Delights and dress up in period costumes, there will be carol singing and parlour games from yesteryear for everyone to enjoy. For more details visit Beaulieu
29th - 30th December
Lymington
Christmas Crafts Children's Activities
Enjoy Glass painting and a Christmas Trail, come and have fun as a family. St Barbe Museum, tel: 01590 676969.Session times - 10.00-1.00 and 2.00-4.00
January 2009
     
3rd January
Lyndhurst
New Forest Book Fair
Quality second-hand books: a must for book lovers, The fair is open from 10am till 4pm, admission is free, and the event is suitable for the whole family.
Lyndhurst Community Centre, off the main High St. Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY. Further information: Tel. 023 80781927 or email us.
17th January - 14th March
Lymington
England at Leisure Photographs
Fascinating display of photos from the National Monuments Record offering a glimpse into the lives of people for the 1860's to the mid 20th Century. St Barbe's Museum. Tel: 01590 676969.
30th January
Avon Valley Concerts
Ringwood

NICHOLAS DANIEL (OBOE) AND JULIUS DRAKE (PIANO)
Programme to include Schumann, Bach, Haas, Beethoven Musgrave, Mozart

At 19.45 Trinity Centre, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DH. Tickets: adults £10, students £2, accompanied children free. Contact: Alastair Hardie Tel: 01202 855719
February 2009
     
21st February
Lyndhurst
New Forest Book Fair
Quality second-hand books: a must for book lovers, The fair is open from 10am till 4pm, admission is free, and the event is suitable for the whole family.
Lyndhurst Community Centre, off the main High St. Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY. Further information: Tel. 023 80781927 or email us.
27th February
Avon Valley Concerts
Ringwood

THE BARBIROLLI QUARTET (String Quartet) Programme to include Mozart, Brahms and Ravel.

At 19.45 Burgate School, Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EZ. Tickets: adults £10, students £2, accompanied children free. Contact: Alastair Hardie Tel: 01202 855719
March 2009
     
20th March
Avon Valley Concerts
Ringwood


LEON McCAWLEY (piano)
Programme to include Mozart, Chopin, Bach, Brahms, Schumann.

At 19.45 Ringwood School, Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood,Tickets: adults £10, students £2, accompanied children free. Contact: Alastair Hardie Tel: 01202 855719
21st March - 18th April
Lymington i
Lymington River Exhibtion
Photographs, paintings, prints and atefacts reflecting the riverside landscape and its wildlife, activities and industries. St Barbe's Museum. Tel: 01590 676969.
April 2009
     
9th April
Ringwood
Easter Bonnet Parade
Children are invited into the Furlong at 10.30a.m for a magic show. The judging is about 11 am and the parade starts at 12noon. More details on 01425 473813
25th April
Lyndhurst
New Forest Book Fair
Quality second-hand books: a must for book lovers, The fair is open from 10am till 4pm, admission is free, and the event is suitable for the whole family.
Lyndhurst Community Centre, off the main High St. Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY. Further information: Tel. 023 80781927 or email us.
25th April -23rd May
Lymington
Peter Blake's Alphabet
Alphabet is a set of colourful silkscreen prints from leading Pop Atist Peter Blake. St Barbe's Museum. Tel: 01590 676969.
26th April
Beaulieu
Boat Jumble
Beaulieu BoatJumble is the largest sale of boating bits in the UK and overflowing with bargains galore. For more details see their web site
TBC
Fordingbridge
Elizabeth I - discover the truth?
Lecture by Tanya Elliott Elizabeth and Dudley. Did Elizabeth I really marry her favourite Robert and have two children by him as many believe?

Telephone 01425 473845
May 2009
     
15th and 16th May
Netley Marsh
Spring Eurojumble
Bartering of all kinds of motorcycle related items will be taking place, including complete motorcycles to ride away, wrecks in need of complete restoration, spare parts and a huge array of literature, memorabilia, and accessories. For more details contact Classic Bike Shows
Tel: 01507 529432
16th - 17th May
Beaulieu
MotorMart Auto Jumble
1,000 stands selling motoring parts, automobilia, literature and accessories plus over 200 cars for sale For more details see their web site
23rd-25th May
Beaulieu
Trucks and Troops
Trucks & Troops, staged by the South Hampshire Area of the Military Vehicle Trust, celebrates the development of military transport, combat vehicles and soldiering through the ages. For more details see their web site
30th - 31st May
Beaulieu
Brum
Everyone's favourite super-brave, supercar Brum will be staring in three live shows a day and posing for pictures with his fans. For more details see their web site
June 2009
     
13th June
Lyndhurst
New Forest Book Fair
Quality second-hand books: a must for book lovers, The fair is open from 10am till 4pm, admission is free, and the event is suitable for the whole family.
Lyndhurst Community Centre, off the main High St. Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY. Further information: Tel. 023 80781927 or email us.
20th - 21st June
Beaulieu
Hot Rod and Custom Drive Day
Hot Rod, Custom and American vehicles gathering, plus trade stands and live music. For more details see their web site
27th-28th June
Beaulieu
Austin 7 Rally
National Austin 750 Owners Club annual Rally. Displaying a wide selection of Austin 750's. For more details see their web site
July 2009
     
11th - 12th July
Ringwood
Ringwood Festival
Music festival, rock, jazz, folk, classical, singing, dancing.
Street market Charity stalls
For more details contact Brian Terry on Tel: 01425 477953
11th July - 8th August
Lymington
St Barbe's Annual Open Exhibition
Come and celebrate with us on our 10th birthday, as we show a selction of some of the best paintings, prints and drawings from the region. St Barbe's Museum. Tel: 01590 676969.
28th, 29th, 30th 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
August 2009
     
8th August
Ringwood
Ellingham and Ringwood Agricultural Sociery Show
The Show remains a truly country affair with farm animals and horses in competition and others accessible enough for children to see and touch, while the main ring contains displays all through the day reflecting the rural aspects of the locality. For more details call: 01425 472090
8th August
Lyndhurst
New Forest Book Fair
Quality second-hand books: a must for book lovers, The fair is open from 10am till 4pm, admission is free, and the event is suitable for the whole family.
Lyndhurst Community Centre, off the main High St. Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY. Further information: Tel. 023 80781927 or email us.
9th August
Beaulieu
Graham Walker Memorial Run
Approximately 100 veteran and vintage bikes built before 31st December 1930 will be pulling up onto Beaulieus grounds. For more details see their web site
15th August - 17th October
Lymington
The Call of the Sea
This major exhibition marks the anniversary of the deaths of Charles Brooking and Peter Monamy, two key figures in the first generation of British Marine artists. St Barbe's Museum. Tel: 01590 676969.
September 2009
     
11th - 12th September
Netley Marsh
Eurojumble
The Eurojumble is one of the biggest autojumbles in the south, and it's getting bigger. With hundreds of autojumble stands, and thousands of bargains to be had. For more details contact Classic Bike Shows
Tel: 01507 529432
12th - 13th September
Beaulieu
International Autojumble
With well over 2000 stands it's the largest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic! For more details see their web site
19th September
Ringwood
Ringwood Carnival
Ringwoods annual carnival. For more details contact Belinda Charlton
Tel: 01425 477649
23rd - 27th September
Beaulieu
Holiday Caravan Show
A special exhibition of next season's Caravan Holiday-homes from a range of leading manufacturers. For more details see their web site
October 2009
     
24th October
Lyndhurst
New Forest Book Fair
Quality second-hand books: a must for book lovers, The fair is open from 10am till 4pm, admission is free, and the event is suitable for the whole family.
Lyndhurst Community Centre, off the main High St. Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY. Further information: Tel. 023 80781927 or email us.
24th October - 28th November
Lymington
A seaside home in the Country
This exhibition looks at how Milton village was transformed by the arrrival of the railway in 1888. St Barbe's Museum. Tel: 01590 676969.
31st October
Beaulieu
Fright Night and Beaulieu Fireworks
Be wowed by the explosive and dynamic fireworks display, set to spine-chilling music from the movies. For more details see their web site
November 2008
     
5th December - 16th January 2010
Lymington
Wood Engravers Exhibition
The Society of Wood Engravers show the best of current work from Britain and other countries covering a range of styles and subjects. St Barbe's Museum. Tel: 01590 676969.
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