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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 July, 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 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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Pick Your Own Pumpkins & Halloween Maize Maze

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Fordingbridge

We look forward to seeing you in our Halloween Maze Spooktacular!
For Autumn 2021 we have a fabulous range of activities for you all to enjoy at Fordingbridge. For the budding pumpkinologists there is 10 acres of pumpkins to pick, for the crafty,…

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New Forest and Hampshire County Show 2022

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Brockenhurst

Create a lifetime of memories at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show.
The New Forest Show is a three-day celebration of Farming, Food and Fun which is rated among the top agricultural shows in the country. From food and flowers, music and main…

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Maize Maze & PYO Sunflowers

Location:

Bickton, Fordingbridge

Bickton Manor Farm, between Salisbury & Bournemouth, on the edge of the New Forest. This year we are raising money in aid of Great Ormond St to bring you Peter Pan's Neverland. "Fly" into Neverland, catch up with the Lost Boys, watch out for the…

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New Forest Eats 'n' Treats 2019

Location:

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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Lymington Seafood Festival

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Lymington

Three days of fishy fun, delicious food and drink stalls from local artisan producers. Taking place at Bath Road in Lymington this August Bank Holiday Weekend on 29th, 30th & 31st August 2020, after what has been a tough few months for everyone.

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PUMPKIN TIME @ Sunnyfields Farm 2021

Location:

Totton, Southampton

Pumpkin Time - Opening SATURDAY 2ND OCTOBER!
Book tickets here: www.pumpkintime.co.uk
Pumpkin Time @ Sunnyfields Farm is a pumpkin experience, a time to view and take pictures with the wonderful variety of pumpkins on display and create happy…

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Beaulieu Supercar Weekend

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Beaulieu

Beaulieu is pleased to announce the return of Beaulieu Supercar Weekend in 2022 on 6 - 7 August; the must-see family spectacular that brings some of the world's most exclusive and desirable motors to Beaulieu.
Book tickets for one of the biggest…

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Dogstival

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Romsey

Dogstival, The Coolest Dog Show in town is back with a special Jubilee edition on the 4th & 5th June 2022 at a stunning new venue of Broadlands Park, Romsey! The ultimate day out for you and your dog the festival is jam packed with have a go…

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Burley Food & Drink Festival

Location:

Burley

Burley Festival 2022 Press Release.
Burley Food & Drink Festival Camping Weekender 2022
Well, Hello Campers!!!!
We are back and extremely excited to announce, not only to return to our beautiful field for the Burley Food & Drink Festival, but we…

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Pumpkin Picking @ Sunnyfields Farm 2020

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Totton, Southampton

Pumpkin time at Sunnyfields Farm has to be different in 2020, though it will still be one of wondrous displays, amazing pumpkin varieties and of course the opportunity for you to pick YOUR pumpkin (even at night!).
This year we have grown many…

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Lymington Seafood Festival

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Lymington

A fabulous family day out jam packed with delicious food, drink & shopping from the region's top local producers.
Full schedule of live music across the weekend including UK Queen tribute on Sat 16th July or why not relax and soak up the atmosphere…

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Pumpkin Time @ Sunnyfields Farm 2022

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Totton, Southampton

Pumpkin Time 2022 will open on Saturday 1st October!

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Lymington Seafood Festival

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Lymington

Lymington descends into a foodies paradise from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th with the annual Seafood Festival. With views across the Solent estuary this boutique event is one of the south’s best kept secrets!
Crammed full of every imaginable…

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Dogstival

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Burley

Dogstival... THE coolest dog show in town is back on the 5th and 6th June 2021 at the glorious Burley Park, New Forest. A fabulous day out for you and your dog! Main arena displays, Dog House Behaviour stage, K9 aquasports dock and dive pool, have a…

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New Forest Eats 'n' Treats 2021

Location:

Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst

New Forest Eats 'n' Treats is a Christmas-themed event.
If you produce or serve food or drink locally, or make art or craft items for sales, you can book your place now.
And New Forest Marque and Go New Forest members can claim discounted pitch…

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World Gin Day

Location:

Brook

Celebrate World Gin Day on Saturday, 11th June with 5 stunning signature cocktails! Even better, we have 2 for 1 on cocktails between 4-6pm everyday so make sure you come and join us!

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Medieval Christmas Banquet

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Beaulieu

Celebrate the festive season in a unique and fun way with a medieval banquet which includes traditional mead on arrival, platters of meat, vegetables & potatoes (vegetarian option available).
The 13th Century Domus provides the perfect setting to…

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July Flavour of The Month Nutella Fudge

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Burley

July Flavour of the month, Nutella Fudge

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Farmers market

Location:

Beaulieu, Hampshire

Farmers market with lots of local produce,warm friendly welcome COVID safe

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Boat Jumble

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Lymington

9th Lymington Sea Scouts Annual Boat Jumble! Come and find a bargain and help the Scouts in their annual fundraiser.

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