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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.

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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New Forest and Hampshire County Show 2019

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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Lymington Seafood Festival

Lymington

Two days of fishy fun, delicious food and drink stalls from local artisan producers. With demonstration kitchens to feed your culinary curiosity, plus our live music stage to keep the party going, we've some great bands bringing you soul, jazz,…

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Burley Food, Art & Drinks Festival

Burley

On the August Bank Holiday Weekend of 24th and 25th August Burley Food, Art and Drink Festival is taking place in the wonderful Manor Park.

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Supper with Nightjars

Frogham

A picnic supper beside the stream in Latchmore, followed by a dusk walk in search of the elusive Nightjar, whose weird churring call echoes round the heathland soon after the sun sets.

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Gin tasting ft. Monkey 47

Burley, New Forest

Originated from the enigmatic character of Montgomery Collins, Monkey 47 is distilled and handcrafted in the south of Lossburg and infuses British traditions, the exoticism of India and the purity of the Black Forest – In an exclusive first ever…

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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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Gin Tasting Evening

Brockenhurst

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF GIN TASTING ON THURSDAY 27TH JUNE 2019 AND TRY 4 GIN COCKTAILS, LEARN ALL ABOUT MAKING YOUR OWN GIN WITH BEACHCOMBER GIN FOUNDER KAZ
Tickets in advance cost £20.00 per person

Which includes:
Welcome Gin and tonic Drink…

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SAS Plastic Free Lymington present "Aloha Plastic Free"

Ampress Lane, Lymington

An environmental event organised by SAS Plastic Free Lymington Juniors, featuring live music from Interview and Jake&Raquel, wood fired pizza, Pig Beer and Mocktails, Speaker's Corner and Eco Raffle. Free entry- please come along to meet us and find…

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New Milton Street Market

New Milton

The New Milton street market which is held every Wednesday in Station Road is managed and operated by New Milton Town Council.

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Hampshire Food Festival Menu - Cambium

Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst

Join us at Cambium to celebrate the Hampshire Food Festival with a menu featuring ingredients from some of the region's best growers and producers!
From New Forest mushrooms and Hampshire beef, to Lymington Gin and South-Coast Hake, find out…

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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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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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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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Ringwood Town Market

Ringwood

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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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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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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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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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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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Tea and Memories

Lymington

Join us as we explore local market gardens and nurseries. A chance for older residents to look at photographs and objects and share their memories of times gone by. Being your friends and come along for a cup of tea.

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