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Markets & Events in the New Forest

If food and drink is one of your things then you will love to get hands-on with some of our fantastic food events and browse our regular markets for tasty treats.

Our what’s on pages will give you more information on upcoming events, however the following will give you some inspiration to get your taste buds running wild…

Top food and drink events

Keep your diary free for the annual Hampshire Food Festival during July which features events within The New Forest as well as further afield. Look out for cookery demonstrations, tours and talks at various locations within the National Park, including at some of our luxury hotels such as the Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa and Lime Wood as well as at the popular Mill at Gordleton. There are opportunities to meet some of the local producers that work so hard to offer the best local produce including local cheesemakers, wine producers, pork pie makers and brewers.

Be sure to check out the food and drink stands and the big marquee at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show which takes places annually for three days in July in Brockenhurst. Many of the stands feature local producers so it’s a great opportunity to pick up local meats, cheeses, cakes and sweet treats.

The Lymington Seafood Festival has become a popular addition to the calendar. Taking place on a weekend in August, this festival brings with it cookery demonstrations, live music and the opportunity to sample some of the area’s seafood delights. Plus don’t fear if you are a vegetarian or a meat eater, there are many other types of food and drink also on offer.

Some of our local hotels offer themed evenings where you can sample particular types of food or drink or can sit back and relax whilst watching some music or entertainment. Events like this regularly take place at Burley Manor, Careys Manor Hotel and Montagu Arms Hotel.

Cookery schools

Perfect for those wishing to improve their cookery skills or simply to start out on a culinary journey, our cookery schools offer you relaxed and informal ways to explore the world of food.

There are a handful of cookery schools within The New Forest including one in the luxurious surroundings of Chewton Glen Hotel, which features regular cookery workshops and demonstrations from celebrity chef, James Martin.

There is also a cookery school at the uber-foodie hotel, Lime Wood which is headed up by Iain Longhorn. Look out for seafood courses as well as ones for the children during the school holidays. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, there are a wide-range of cookery courses available.

The New Forest Cookery School is located in Brockenhurst College, in the heart of the National Park. Here, courses include things like afternoon tea, fabulous fish and knife skills, all part of the adult learning programme that is on offer to both local residents and visitors alike.

Near Lymington, The Granary Kitchen Cookery School and private dining is run by chef, Christian Rivron. The granary setting provides a relaxed setting for learning new cookery skills in order to help mimic recreating them in your own home. Courses vary from fish and shellfish to Christmas made easy workshops.

Food Markets

You’ll find regular weekly markets featuring fresh produce at Lymington, New Milton, Hythe and Ringwood where you can pick up fruit and vegetables, meat and dairy produce as well as cakes, bread and more.

Ringwood is also home to regular Hampshire farmers’ markets where you can buy fresh produce direct from the producer. A great place to pick up your meat, fish, fruit and vegetables.

Look out for other themed markets which head to Hythe, such as the French market, where you can pick up cheeses, patisserie and other treats from the continent.

Other food events

Look out for seasonal menus, tasting evenings, small food markets and special events nights at some of our restaurants and pubs as well as other food and drink events occurring in and around the New Forest.

Take a Walking Picnic whereby you are taken on a guided walk of the New Forest before stopping for some of our finest local produce and be sure to stop by at the Burley Fudge Shop for their changing fudge flavour of the month.

Keep an eye on our what’s on pages for forthcoming events or take a look at our listings below for some more inspiration on what’s happening over the next few months. Keep checking back as events are regularly added. Plus if you are organising a food and drink event and would like it to be featured you can submit details of it here.

Also, don’t forget to purchase your Go New Forest Card in advance of your visit for just £10. The card gives you money-saving discounts of many of our attraction, places to stay and restaurants and cafes in and around The New Forest.

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Hythe Market

Hythe

Fine produce, delicatessen, flowers, all manner of quality non-foods, gifts and much more.
A shopping experience to delight you!

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Chateau Angludet and Chateau Palmer Wine Dinner

Hampshire

Join Francesco and our host Max Sichel from Chateau Sichel for a very special dinner which will take place in the Wine Room and is limited to just 16 guests. Enjoy an aperitif and canapé reception, followed by a five course dinner with paired wines.

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The Seafood Chef (Pacific Ocean)

New Milton

If you're looking for recipe inspiration, hoping to cook up some more exotic dishes then look no further. Welcome to the Seafood Chef class and today we're heading to the Pacific Ocean.
Your collection of culinary triumphs are about to get even…

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Fruits and Fungi

Lyndhurst

A walk through the colourful Autumn woods, looking at (but not picking) the fruit , seeds, berries and fungi. Followed by a home made three course picnic, which will include blackberries, but not wild mushrooms!

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Carnival - Teas On The Lawn

Ringwood

Fundrasing

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Incredible Italian

New Milton

Welcome to a half day cookery class filled with gastronimical delights from around Italy. Italian cuisine as long been a favourite choice for family feasts and dinner with friends, therefore during this class we will introduce you to more recipes…

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Hambledon Wine Dinner

Hampshire

We are delighted to host a special evening of food and wine with English Wine Makers, Hambledon Wine at The Kitchen. Situated on the south coast, Hambledon comprises over 200 acres spread over numerous vineyard sites. Each vineyard is planted with…

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Bron Burrell and her 1969 Austin Maxi – Puff the Magic Wagon

New Milton

Photographed by Castrol in 1970 wearing the infamous white catsuit of the World Cup Rally, Bron became known as Miss Castrol. Puff, (now 49) and Bron (now 74) are planning one last big trip – in 2020, a drive into Mexico City to complete the…

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Lymington Market

Lymington

Lively Saturday market fills Lymington High Street every Saturday with stalls selling plants, food produce, general household goods, craft items and bric-a-brac.
For more information contact the Market Superintendent Tel: 01590 676009

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Escape to the Forest

Fordingbridge

If you love running/walking in the forest, epic plant-based food, and socialising with like-minded people, this is the event for you...

Relax, move, connect and feast in the beautiful New Forest.
Over 2 nights and 2 days, experience stillness and…

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Twitcher's Tea

Eling, Totton

Join a guided walk with experts from Bird Aware Solent to Goatee Beach, our local Site of Special Scientific Interest, then warm up again with afternoon tea in our Visitor Centre at 3pm. Suitable for 16+ year olds.
Meet at our Visitor Centre…

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Curry in a Hurry

New Milton

With the fast pace of life these days it's about quick and simple suppers that don't spare on flavour.
Join us for a half day cookery class that will introduce you to a selection of delicious curries you can create quickly, leaving you more time to…

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Dominican Sisters of St Joseph 25th Anniversary Garden Party Cream Tea

Lymington

Celebrate 25 years with the Sisters with a Garden Party Cream Tea on August Bank Holiday Monday (26th).
There will be Homemade Scones, live music by Forest Folk and you can learn about their mission and history.
£7 entrance fee (free for under…

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Foraging Course in the New Forest

Linwood

We are very privileged to be running our foraging courses in the New Forest. It has a diverse and protected ecosystem, being one of the most important sites for fungi in Britain. There really aren't many better places around to learn about the…

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New Forest Eats 'n' Treats

Brockenhurst

Try, buy and learn about local food, drink and craft.
Come along to our unique event which will include a food and craft market, chef demos, live music and a pop-up food court.
It's the perfect opportunity to buy high quality and unusual Christmas…

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Glorious Game

New Milton

Game is one of Britain's most delicious natural ingredients. From pheasant, partridge, grouse, pigeon and wild duck, to rabbit and venison there is a breadth of choice to suit every taste and budget. Being lower in cholesterol and fat than most…

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New Fudge Flavour Tasting - Lavender Fudge

Burley

New Flavour for September - Lavender Fudge, made with organic lavender. Call in for a tasting session.

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Bread - The Next Level

New Milton

This is not just a bread baking class, this is a bread baking class at The Kitchen.
Forgo the simple bread rolls, this class will take you to the next level, showing you how to bake like the professionals with recipes such as Focaccia and a chorizo…

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Sausage & Cider Fest

Burley

Sausages, hog roast ciders & Halloween fancy dress!!

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Gyles Brandreth - 'Name Dropping'

New Milton

Ever since that memorable week in 1960 when, as a schoolboy, he found himself, within the space of seven days, being introduced to both T S Eliot and Charles de Gaulle, Gyles Brandreth has had a weakness for name-dropping. Poets, presidents,…

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