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Your Guide to Local Events

Your go-to guide for discovering the latest news, events, and activities across the New Forest—perfect for local families and holidaymakers.

✨🤝 HYTHE OF ACTIVITY DAY 🤝✨

Discover over 30 local societies, volunteer groups, and social clubs showcasing what the area has to offer with fun interactive activities, games, stalls, and live music and arts.

📍 Hythe, Hampshire
📅 Saturday 5th September 2026
⏰ 10:00am–3:00pm

Head down to interact with fantastic community groups and catch the Community Spirit Award Ceremony during a fun-filled day out.

More info and updates on the Hythe and Dibden Parish Council Facebook page.

#HytheOfActivity #Hythe #Waterside #NewForest #NewForestEvents #WhatsOnNewForest #CommunitySpirit #SupportLocal

✨🥖 ROMSEY FOOD FAIR 🥖✨

Discover brilliant independent stalls, sample delicious treats, and enjoy a great day out supporting local businesses.

📍 Romsey Town Centre
📅 6th September 2026
⏰ 10am–4pm

More info and updates on @romseyfoodfairofficial

#RomseyFoodFair #Romsey #RomseyEvents #NewForest #HampshireEvents #WhatsOnNewForest

🌊 WILD SPA EXPERIENCE RIGHT ON LEPE BEACH! 🪵✨

Looking for ways to take care of your body, clear your mind, and connect with nature?

Solace Sauna hosts soulful, nature-based sessions right on Lepe Beach for the ultimate feel-good wellness escape. Experience the power of contrast therapy whilst you enjoy calming views over the Solent.

Regular sauna use is proven to improve circulation, reduce stress and detox your body! 🙌

It’s the perfect inclusive space for anyone looking to try something new, connect with nature, and reset 🤍

🗓️ Sessions & Pop-Ups available ➡️ Visit www.solacesauna.co.uk
📍 Lepe Beach, Hampshire

More info about their sessions, events, and bookings on @solace.sauna 🌞

[Gifted Experience]

#SolaceSauna #LepeBeach #ContrastTherapy #NewForestEvents #WhatsOnNewForest

🕰️🏛️ WATERSIDE HERITAGE DAY 🏛️🕰️

A day of local history, heritage, and community in the heart of Hythe 🚂📷✨

Enjoy guided history walks, a vintage photo trail, free train rides, dance lessons and the Waterside Heritage Centre open weekend.

📍 Hythe Village Centre
📅 27th June 2026
⏰ 10am–4pm

Discover how the Waterside has changed through the years and uncover stories from the local past.

More info and updates on the Hythe and Dibden Parish Council Facebook page.

#WatersideHeritageDay #Hythe #Waterside #NewForest #NewForestEvents #WhatsOnNewForest

🎶🌊 MILFORD ON SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL 🌊🎶

A weekend of great music, good company, and true seaside community spirit by the coast 🎸✨Set in the heart of the village, bringing together local talent, visiting artists, and music lovers of all ages for a celebration that feels right at home in Milford 🐚🎤

📍 Milford on Sea Village Green
📅 26th–28th June 2026
🎟 FREE entry – no ticket required!
Back for 2026 with another weekend of live performances and coastal vibes 🌅

More info and updates on @milfordmusicfestival

#MilfordOnSea #MilfordOnSeaMusicFestival #WhatsOnNewForest #NewForest #WhatsOnHampshire

🎉🌳 NEW FOREST FAMILY FUN DAY 🌳🎉

A fantastic day packed with family entertainment, live displays, activities, and attractions for all ages at New Milton Rugby Club 🦖🐕🦅

Enjoy dinosaurs, a dog show, birds of prey, bee keeping demonstrations, remote control cars, a sports fair, land train rides, bouncy castles, sumo wrestling, cheerleading performances, dancers, a choir, and much more.

📍 New Milton Rugby Club, BH25 5FN
📅 13th June 2026
⏰ 11am–5pm
🎟 Free entry and free parking

Food and drink will be available throughout the day, including a BBQ and bar, making it the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy a fun-filled day with family and friends.

More info and updates on the official New Milton RFC Facebook page

#NewForestFamilyFunDay #NewMilton #NewForest #NewForestEvents #WhatsOnNewForest

☀️🎪 FAWLEY VILLAGE SUMMER FETE 🎪☀️

A traditional village fete packed with family fun, entertainment, and plenty to see and do throughout the day 🌳🎠🎨

Enjoy fairground rides, inflatables, face painting, over 40 stalls, local organisations, food and refreshments, and a full programme of entertainment for all ages.

📍 Next to Fawley All Saints Church, Fawley
📅 13th June 2026
⏰ 11am–3pm
🎟 Free entry and free parking

Bring a chair or picnic blanket, relax with friends and family, and enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, and community celebrations.

More info and updates on the Fawley Village Fete Facebook group

#FawleyVillageFete #Fawley #NewForest #NewForestEvents #WhatsOnNewForest #VisitTheNewForest

✨🌿 EXBURY WELLNESS FESTIVAL 🌿✨

A weekend dedicated to wellbeing, balance, and reconnecting with nature in the beautiful surroundings of Exbury Gardens 🌸🍃

📍 Exbury Gardens, SO45 1AZ
📅 13th–14th June 2026, from 10am
🎟 Festival entry and drop-in sessions are free with gardens admission or Friends of Exbury membership

Discover a variety of free wellness sessions including Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi, Breathwork, Sound Therapy, and movement classes, alongside family-friendly activities, creative workshops, and expert advice from local practitioners.

There’s also the opportunity to enjoy forest bathing, massage treatments, healing sessions, sauna experiences, Kokedama workshops, and more (additional fees may apply for selected activities).

More info and updates on @exburygardens or visit exbury.co.uk/events

#ExburyWellnessFestival #ExburyGardens #NewForest #NewForestEvents #WhatsOnNewForest #VisitTheNewForest

🎶🌿 KINGFISHERS MUSIC WEEKEND FUNDRAISER 🌿🎶

A weekend of exceptional live music in one of Hampshire’s most beautiful garden settings, raising funds for Hammersley Homes and The Coda Music & Arts Trust 💙

This annual fundraiser combines live performances and beautiful surroundings, with every penny raised helping support people facing mental health challenges.

📍 Kingfishers, Lymington
📅 20th–21st June 2026
🎟 £50 per person
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Father’s Day Family Ticket Offer: £100 for 2 adults and 2 children under 18

Saturday features an evening of opera, while Father’s Day Sunday brings live rhythm & blues from The Cosimo Matassa Project 🎤🎷

Bring a picnic, blanket or chair and settle in for a memorable weekend of music in a stunning private garden. Caribbean food from @matatas3cuisine , gelato, drinks, and pre-order picnic options will also be available on-site 🍷🍦

More info and updates on @hammersleyhomes

#KingfishersMusicWeekend #Lymington #HampshireEvents #WhatsOnHampshire #WhatsOnNewForest

✨🎉 ONE ROMSEY FESTIVAL 🎉✨

A free community celebration bringing Romsey together for a day of culture, creativity, local talent, and community spirit 🌟

Enjoy live music, street food, arts & crafts, creative workshops, and community stalls from local businesses, charities, and groups 🎸🍔🎨🛍️

📍 Romsey Town Centre & Memorial Park
📅 Sunday 14th June 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟 Free entry

Organised by Romsey Town Council, One Romsey highlights the people, organisations, and creativity that help make the town such a vibrant community.

More info and updates at www.oneromsey.co.uk or on the Romsey Town Council Facebook page.

#OneRomsey #Romsey #RomseyEvents #HampshireEvents #WhatsOnNewForest

✨🛍️ ARTISAN MARKET AT THE RETREAT NEW FOREST 🛍️✨

Celebrate summer at this vibrant market supporting local businesses on the beautiful grounds of The Retreat New Forest!

Discover a fantastic range of delicious food & drink, beautiful handmade goods and unique arts & crafts. Enjoy indoor & outdoor stalls and bring your furry friends - this event is dog friendly!

📍 The Retreat New Forest
📅 Saturday 6th June 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟 Free Entry

More info and updates on @theretreatnewforest

#NewForest #NewForestEvents #WhatsOnNewForest #TheRetreatNewForest #Christchurch

Local business recommendation!

A few days ago my laptop suddenly stopped working and when I tried to switch it on again, smoke literally started coming out of it… definitely not a great sign 😅

I took it to @lwrepairs.co.uk in Hythe and they’ve been absolutely fantastic! Brilliant communication through WhatsApp to keep me updated and amazing customer service helping me regain access to my laptop once it was all sorted.

100% recommended if you ever have any technology issues!

#newforestbusinesses #hythe #lwrepairs
#newforest #WhatsOnNewForest

✨🌿 HYTHE VILLAGE FETE 🌿✨

A classic bank holiday day out packed with community spirit, entertainment, and plenty of treats 🎪🍩🍦 Enjoy live music, fete games, a bouncy castle, and face painting, plus BBQ favourites, cakes, donuts, and ice cream, all set in a lively atmosphere for all ages 🎶��🎨🍔🍰🍩🍦

📍 Ewart Recreation Ground, Jones Lane, Hythe
📅 Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2026
⏰ 11am–4pm
🎟 FREE entry

More info and updates on @hythe_village_fete or check their Facebook page.

#Hythe #HytheandWaterside #NewForest #WhatsOnNewForest #WhatsOnHampshire #NewForestNationalPark #NewForestEvents

Such a good day at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 🌿☀️

Amazing weather, great atmosphere, and loads to see! Over 30 nurseries and 100 exhibitors to shop from, live music, street food and entertainment 🌸🛍️

Still time to go this weekend! Head to their Instagram @bbcgwfair for tickets 🎟️ Open Saturday & Sunday 9:30am–5pm.

Don't forget that your ticket includes entry to all the Beaulieu attractions too at the @nationalmotormuseum 🚗✨

*Press Invite

#bbcgardenersworld
#beaulieumotormuseum #beaulieu #newforestevents #WhatsOnNewForest

✨🚓 EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY 🚑✨

A great family day out is on the way, with over 20 emergency services coming together for a packed afternoon of activities, demonstrations, and entertainment.

📅 Saturday 23rd May
🕙 10am – 4pm
📍 Gang Warily Recreation Centre, Fawley

Expect live demos, hands-on “have a go” activities, a mascot competition, food stalls, a fun fair, and even face painting for the kids. 🚒🎡

Free entry, with plenty to see and do throughout the day.

#EmergencyServicesDay #Fawley #WatersideEvents #NewForest #WhatsOnNewForest #NewForestEvents

✨👶 BABY & CHILD RESUSCITATION COURSE 👶✨

A practical and informative session is coming up, covering essential resuscitation and choking techniques for babies and children.

📅 Saturday 9th May 2026
🕘 9am – 11am
📍 Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road
💷 £15 per person (includes handouts & refreshments)

Led by fully qualified Resuscitation Officers, the course includes a full demonstration followed by the chance to practise techniques and ask questions. It covers infants (newborn to 1 year) and children (1 year to puberty).

👶 Babies are welcome to attend (no sitting service provided)

Spaces are limited, so booking in advance is required.

More info and bookings on @babyresuscitation

#BabyFirstAid #ResuscitationCourse #Brockenhurst #NewForest #WhatsOnNewForest #FirstAidTraining

✨🎬 PEOPLE’S EMERGENCY BRIEFING FILM 🎬✨

Beaulieu Village Hall has been in touch to share details of an upcoming community film screening, focusing on climate and environmental risks and how communities can respond in times of crisis.

📅 Thursday 30th April
🕖 7pm – 10pm
📍 Beaulieu Village Hall
🎟️ Free entry (booking required)

This new film from the National Emergency Briefing project explores topics like the cost of living crisis and food security, with insight from a team of experts on ways to help protect communities.

After the screening, there’ll be an open discussion about what resilience means locally and how shared spaces like the village hall can support the community during emergencies. 🌱

More info and bookings on @beaulieuvillagehall or visit www.beaulieuvillagehall.org.uk

#Beaulieu #NewForestEvents #NewForest #WhatsOnNewForest #BeaulieuVillageHall

✨🌿 BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD SPRING FAIR 🌿✨

A weekend of garden inspiration, expert talks, shopping, and spring vibes in full bloom 🏵️💐🌺

Explore beautiful plant displays, pick up something special from top nurseries, enjoy hands-on workshops, and discover the BBC Good Food Market 🍓

Live entertainment, street food, and even Spring Table drinks tastings make it a perfect day out

📍 National Motor Museum, Beaulieu SO42 7ZN
📅 1st–3rd May 2026
🎟 Tickets via www.beaulieu.co.uk/events

Don’t forget a ticket to BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair also includes entrance to the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Little Beaulieu, Beaulieu Abbey, and its wonderful grounds and gardens.

More info and updates on @bbcgwfair and @beaulieu_uk

#GardenersWorld #Beaulieu #NewForest #NewForestEvents #WhatsOnNewForest #NationalMotorMuseum #bbcgardenersworldspringfair

✨🐾 DOGSTIVAL 2026 🐾✨

The ultimate dog party is back! 🐶🎉

A fun-filled weekend with a pop-up beach, splash zones, activities, shopping, and live music 🌊🎶

📍 Burley, New Forest
📅 30th & 31st May 2026

A perfect day out for dogs and their humans 🐕✨

More info and updates on @dogstival

#Dogstival #Burley #NewForest #WhatsOnNewForest #DogFriendly #NewForrestEvents

✨🍔 THE BIG EAT FOOD FESTIVAL 🍔✨

A FREE foodie festival for charity packed with flavour, music, and family fun! 🌞🎶

Tasty street food from around the world, live music from amazing local talent, and plenty to keep the little ones entertained 🎪

📅 23rd–25th May 2026
📍 Royal Victoria Country Park
🎟 FREE ENTRY

The perfect day out for food lovers and families alike 🌟

More info and updates on @thebigeatfoodfestival and www.thebigeatfestival.co.uk

#TheBigEatFoodFestival #Southampton #FamilyFun #royalvictoriacountrypark #HampshireEvents #SouthamptonEvents

✨🌿 MILFORD ON SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026 🌿✨

A weekend of live music, food, and community vibes is back! 🎶🍔🌞

🎤 Featuring: The Ogretones, Chris Stapleton UK, Skamageddon, Six & Sax, Emma Hardy Band, Sirpico & more. Acoustic, indie, rock & full country vibes 🤠

🎨 Calling all arts & craft lovers! A Local Suppliers Area will showcase small businesses, makers & creatives. Want to join? Contact The Bridge: 01590 644861 | office@thebridgemos.org.uk

📍 Milford on Sea Village Green
📅 26–27 June | Fri 5–10pm | Sat 12–10pm | Sun 10:30–7pm

More info and updates on @milfordmusicfestival

#MilfordOnSea #milfordmusicfestival #newforest #newforestevents #VillageFestival #LiveMusic #whatsonnewforest #SummerFestival #SupportLocal #WeekendPlans

✨🚂 MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION 🚂✨

A great atmosphere today at the exhibition at Lymington Community Centre! 🎉

Missed it? There’s still time to catch all the amazing layouts and displays tomorrow.

📅 Sunday 5th April | 10am–5pm
📍 Lymington Community Centre
🎟 Adults £7 | Children (5–16) £1 | Under 5s FREE

More info and updates on @thelymingtoncentre

#lymington #newforestevents #lymingtonevents #whatsonnewforest #modelrailway

✨🌿 VIBRANT CRAFT MARKET 🌿✨

The perfect Sunday plan is here! Markets, street food & ice-cold beer 🍻

Explore a free-to-attend market packed with local traders, offering everything from unique handmade jewellery to seriously good brownies. Add in mouth-watering street food and fresh beer flowing in the brewery yard, and it’s a recipe for a great day out.

📅 Sunday 5th April 2026
🕚 12pm–4pm
📍 Vibrant Forest Taproom, Hardley Industrial Estate, SO45 3AE
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Support local makers, grab a bite, sip a beer, and soak up the vibrant community vibes 🌟

More info and updates on @vibranttaproom

#VibrantCraftMarket #SupportLocal #SundayFunday #StreetFood #LocalMarkets #BeerLovers #FamilyFriendly #CraftedWithLove #CommunityVibes

🐣 Hythe’s Easter Egg Trail 🐣

Join the fun this Easter with a family-friendly egg hunt around Hythe, raising money for Cancer Research UK @@cr_uk and Hythe Alive @hythealive. 🌷🥚

🗓 Thursday 2nd April
⏰ Ticketed time slots from 10am – 1pm
🎟 £3 per ticket

🎫 Buy tickets in Toys Ahoy @toysahoyhythe or on their website toysahoyshop.co.uk
When booking online, select “Collect from Hythe” to remove postage. Just bring your proof of purchase to the library at your chosen time slot on the day.

#newforest #hythe #newforestevents #newforestactivities #easterinthenewforest #hytheeastereggtrail #whatsonnewforest

🌳 New Forest National Park Authority Open Day 🌳

A family-friendly day marking the end of the New Forest National Park Authority’s 20th anniversary year and the finale of the month-long Awakening Festival 🎉

🏺 Fun activities for all the family: learn about New Forest ponies; make a Roman pot; find out why Forest wildlife is so special
🐟 Help create an artwork for World Water Day
🐴 Hear talks about nature, heritage and caring for the Forest
🙋‍♂️ Meet the team
🌿 Find out about careers as a ranger, planner, tree officer, building conservation expert and more.
🥯 Stop by for delicious refreshments from a New Forest Marque-accredited caterer.

🗓 Sunday 22 March 2026
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 Lyndhurst Community Centre
🎟 FREE Entry

More info and updates on @newforestnpa or visit their website newforestnpa.gov.uk

#NewForest #FamilyDayOut #NationalPark #NewForestEvents #WhatsOnNewForest #Lyndhurst #lyndhurstcommunitycentre #newforestactivities

✨🌿 BEAULIEU VILLAGE HALL GOLDEN JUBILEE SHOW 2026 🌿✨

Beers & Ideas is BACK! 🍻💡

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Beaulieu Village Hall’s 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee Show!

Expect community groups, sustainability experts, wildlife champions, therapists, fitness instructors, singers, dancers and more… plus locally brewed beer & snacks.

📅 Sunday 15th March 2026
📍 Beaulieu Village Hall, Beaulieu, New Forest
🎟 Use code MothersGoFree2for1 – Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Free ticket for Mum!)
👧 Under 16s FREE

2026 marks 50 years of Beaulieu Village Hall. Funds are being raised to restore the hall to its full glory, including improvements to the roof and floor, installation of solar energy, a revamped stage, tree planting, upgraded lighting and more.

Your ticket helps restore the hall for the next 50 years 💛

More info and updates on @beaulieuvillagehall

#Beaulieu #NewForest #MothersDay2026 #BeersAndIdeas #VillageLife #GoldenJubilee #NewForestEvents #WhatsOnNewForest #SupportLocal #BeaulieuVillageHall

Great start to the week with coffee in Beaulieu at @fairweathersgardencentre and a sunny walk. So nice to feel that spring is finally on the way! ☀️🌿

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