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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.

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Dogstival

Lymington

Dogstival is a two day festival on the 18th and 19th May for dogs and dog lovers hosted by TV presenter, wildlife enthusiast and passionate dog owner Chris Packham. Held at Pylewell Park Estate in the heart of the New Forest. This magnificent...

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Gin Tasting Evening

Brockenhurst

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF GIN TASTING ON THURSDAY 28TH MARCH 2019 AND HEAR ABOUT ALL THE DIFFERENT FLAVORS GIN HAS TO OFFER BY GIN MASTER BEN HAMMOND FROM WARNER EDWARDS
Tickets in advance cost £20.00 per person

Which includes:
Welcome Gin and...

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Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

New Milton

On Mother's Day, treat Mum, Grandma and the whole family to a glass of fizz on arrival followed by a delicious English afternoon tea served buffet style in the stunning Lake Suite from 1.30pm - 5.30pm
With an array of sandwiches, warm scones with...

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An Evening with Opera Soprano Marion Wilman and Friends

New Milton

An evening with Opera Soprano Marion Wilman and Friends (Stephen Anthony Brown - Tenor and Gina Kruger - Pianist)
Enjoy a Champagne and canapé reception followed by a delicious three course dinner whilst being entertained during the evening by...

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A Musical Picnic

Lyndhurst

A circular wildlife walk through glorious woodland, followed by an outdoor musical picnic, featuring Nigel, and some of his friends, playing a range of English and Celtic folk tunes.

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New Forest this Half Term!

Brook

Family Fun, Food and a Film in the New Forest this Half Term!
Enjoy some quality family time with a February half term break, join us at The Bell Inn as the New Forest comes to life, flowers begin to bloom and the wildlife wake up from winter. With...

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Flavour of The Month - February

Burley

Rose and Cardamon Fudge, Flavour of the Month for February. An exotic recipe which marries Rose Water and Cardamon and decorated with crystallised rose flowers and petals. Call in for a free taster.

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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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Beautiful Butterflies

Linwood

A circular walk through mixed woodland, home of the Silver-washed Fritillary and other spectacular butterflies. Followed by a home made three course picnic lunch.

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Starting Your Own Vegetable Garden

Minstead

Starting Your Own Vegetable Garden
If you are new to growing vegetables, Rosie Yeoman's will demonstrate some vegetable gardening techniques to give you the confidence to prepare, sow and plant your new vegetable patch ready for a bumper harvest...

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Spring Foraging Courses

Toms Lane, Linwood

There are not many better places around than the New Forest to learn about the wonderful wild foods available in the UK. These courses will be held near Ringwood and are within easy reach of Salisbury, Southampton, Bournemouth and Poole.
We will...

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Gin Tasting Evening

Brockenhurst

GIN TASTING EVENING AT THE BALMER LAWN
JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF GIN TASTING ON THURSDAY 28TH MARCH 2019 AND HEAR ABOUT ALL THE DIFFERENT FLAVORS GIN HAS TO OFFER BY GIN MASTER BEN HAMMOND FROM WARNER EDWARDS
Tickets in advance cost £20.00 per...

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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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Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

Burley, New Forest

Treat Mum this Mother's Day to a superb afternoon with a Elderflower gin & Prosecco cocktail, tasty finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones & homemade sweet treats, plus an introduction to Warner Edwards' range of epic gins.
Subject to availability...

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Dawn Chorus

Frogham

An early morning stroll through the Latchmore Valley, with the chance of seeing and hearing the Cuckoo, and other returning migrants. Followed by a home made three course picnic breakfast.

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Gin tasting ft. Winchester Distillery

Burley, New Forest

Crafting small-batch, premium spirits using traditional methods, Winchester Distillery use local botanicals sourced from our surrounding landscape to create their collection of unique flavoured gins. Hosted by Winchester Distillery, enjoy an evening...

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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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Fudge Tasting

Burley

Fudge Tasting Event - Call in to Burley Fudge Shop today and try our free fudge tasters. Over 30 homemade flavours to choose from including fudges for many special diets, including gluten free, dairy free, vegan and alternative sugar.

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Dry 'Gin'uary - Complimentary G&T

New Milton

Don't jump on the dry January bandwagon! Join us for lunch or dinner in The Dining Room and we'll treat you to a complimentary Gin & Tonic!
During our Dry 'Gin'uary we will be showcasing different a different gin each week:
2nd - 9th Conker...

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Alexander Chocolate truffle masterclass

Burley, New Forest

Ideal for those who have mastered the art of tempering chocolate in our first workshop with Alex Seaton, join us in May for the second instalment in our chocolate masterclass series where you will learn how to make your very own ganache and how to...

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