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Food and Drink Festivals and Events

Anyone who has a love of local food and drink will enjoy a visit to one of The New Forest’s many food and drinks events. Sample local ales and wines, buy produce fresh from the farmer or hone your culinary skills at a cookery school or food festival.

Annual food and drink events

Each year, during the month of July, the Hampshire Food Fair takes place across the county, including many parts of The New Forest. Think food and drink talks, demonstrations, cookery workshops and more and you’ll get the picture of just some of things that take place. Look out for events taking place at some of our luxury hotels such as Montagu Arms and The Pig. Other New Forest venues have included in the past Ringwood Brewery, Lyburn Cheese Farm at Landford and The Mill at Gordleton.

The Milford Sea Food Week is a fantastic chance to sample some of the local seafood at Milford on Sea. It usually takes place during late spring.

Why not try some delicious local seafood that’s on offer at one of the many stalls at the Lymington Seafood Festival? Not only is this event free to enter, but you will also be entertained by musicians, bands and other activities. Plus if you don’t fancy seafood, there are plenty of places to enjoy a tipple and meat eaters and vegetarians are also well catered for.

Nearby to the New Forest, along the coastline, the Christchurch Food & Wine Festival usually takes place in May. A popular event on the south coast, this festival often features celebrity chefs, cookery demonstrations and the ever-popular festival street market and village.

Regular and special markets

An ideal place to pick up the fresh produce you need for cooking up that perfect meal, regular markets take place in the following towns and villages in The New Forest:

Hythe
Lymington
New Milton
Ringwood

Ringwood is also home to regular farmers’ markets, where you can buy food and drink directly from the farmers and local producers.

Look out for themed markets which head to Hythe and Ringwood from time to time including the popular French markets. You will also find a large food market as part of the annual New Forest and Hampshire County Show in Brockenhurst.

Cookery Schools in The New Forest

If you are looking to hone your kitchen skills then why not make a visit to one of The New Forest’s cookery schools?

You’ll find regular courses run at both Lime Wood and Chewton Glen hotels in their dedicated cookery schools.

At Lime Wood, HH&Co Backstage offers courses for all levels of budding chef in an informal and creative environment.

Chewton Glen Hotel’s cookery school, The Kitchen, is set in a beautiful setting within the hotel’s grounds. Explore the greenhouse for fresh produce and enjoy learning in this stunning setting. Courses even include celebrity chef classes run by James Martin and friends.

Within Brockenhurst, the local higher education college, Brockenhurst College, runs the New Forest Cookery School with courses ranging from beginners to more advanced cookery and is open for those who reside in and nearby the forest, as well as visitors.

There is also The Granary Kitchen Cookery School near Lymington which is headed up by Christian Rivron.

Other food events in The New Forest

Look out for cookery demonstrations and special food nights at some of our New Forest hotels. Careys Manor Hotel in Brockenhurst, Burley Manor and Balmer Lawn Hotel all hold regular food and drink events - simply check the listings below for details.

If you have a sweet tooth then we’d highly recommend that you head to Burley Fudge Shop and taste their ‘Fudge of the Month’ flavour. Call in for a free taster of what’s on offer!

Also in Burley, you can find New Forest Cider - a popular stopping point for many a visitor to the village. For one weekend in October join in with the annual apple pressing event, for your chance to see how cider is made using the traditional ways.

Look out for other pop-up food events, food talks and much more. Keep an eye on our what’s on pages and listings below for details of any forthcoming events.

Organising a food event in the New Forest?

If you are organising a food or drink event that you’d like us to feature on our website, please submit details of it here.

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Tea and Memories

Lymington

2-4pm | Drop-in | FREE
This time our subject is: Carnivals, Parades and other local celebrations - a fabulous collection of images to see!
A chance for older residents to look at photographs and objects and share their memories of times gone by…

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St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery, Lymington

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From:
28 Jan 2020Open 14:00 - 16:00

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Tea & Memories of the New Forest Show

Brockenhurst

Pop along to our Tea and Memories event to help us fill in gaps in our Show's history. We also have lots of undated images that we need help identifying, can you help us by bringing old material, photos or memories and make this a truly memorable…

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From:
11 Feb 2020Open 11:00 - 14:00

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Chef's Valentine's Tasting Menu

Beaulieu

Impress your loved one this Valentine's Day.
Your Valentine's Day dinner date has to be a tale for two at one of the highest rated restaurant in the New Forest. Enjoy an evening of award-winning cuisine and fall in love with Head Chef Matthew…

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From:
14 Feb 2020Open 19:00 - 22:00

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Hattie Blotter and the Philanthropist's Groan - A wizard murder

Brockenhurst

Hattie Blotter and friends return to Hogweed's School of Magic and Mystery with devastating consequences...
Join the multi award winning MurderedforMoney as they transport you into a world of witches and wizards in the heart of the beautiful New…

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From:
7 Mar 2020Open 19:00 - 23:50

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Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

Beaulieu

Surprise this very special lady with a host of treats including delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and delicious treats accompanied by a selection of the finest loose leaf teas and fairtrade coffee.
Such an experience is not to be…

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From:
22 Mar 2020Open 15:30 - 17:30

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Mother's Day Lunch

Beaulieu

The 3AA Rosette Terrace Restaurant combines traditional elegance with all the excitement of modern-British cuisine, making it a really special place to bring your mum for Mother's Day lunch.
Head Chef Matthew Whitfield creates innovate, light…

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From:
22 Mar 2020Open 12:00 - 15:00

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Bordeaux Wine Tasting Dinner

Beaulieu

Lea & Sandeman Wine Merchants and our Head Sommelier, Sergio dos Santos have collabarated alongside new Head Chef Matthew Whitfield for a mouth-watering 5 course menu accompanied by delectable Bordeaux wines.
Join us for a truly unique evening…

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From:
26 Mar 2020Open 19:00 - 22:00

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Advanced Traditional Bread Making

Minstead

Come along to this advanced traditional bread making master class with Paul Merry from The Panary.
You'll be making seasonal Greek Easter Bread (plaits) called Tsoureki, exploring some more fancy shapes in white dough and Wholesmeal Spelt (made with…

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From:
4 Apr 2020Open 10:00 - 17:30

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Easter Sunday Afternoon Tea

Beaulieu

Expect a wave of delicious treats this Easter Sunday fresh from our pastry chef to perfectly accompany the delicate finger sandwiches and fluffy scones we have become famous for.
Enjoy this favourite English pastime among the setting of our lounge,…

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From:
12 Apr 2020Open 15:30 - 17:30

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Easter Sunday Lunch at The Terrace

Beaulieu

Treat your family to the ultimate dining experience. Our Head Chef Matthew Whitfield and his team are sure to exceed all expectations, making this Easter Sunday nothing short of unforgettable.
£52 per person and £25 per child

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From:
12 Apr 2020Open 12:00 - 15:00

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New Forest Foraging Courses

New Forest

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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From:
19 Apr 2020Open 12:00 - 15:30

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1940's Vintage Tea Party

Beaulieu

2020 marks 75 years since millions of people took to the streets to celebrate victory in Europe and we'll be toasting the heros of world war 2 with a 1940s tea party.
Step back in time and arrive to a chilled glass of champagne before enjoying a…

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From:
21 Apr 2020Open 13:30 - 15:30

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Dogstival

Lymington

Dogstival is a two day festival on the 16th and 17th May 2020 for dogs and dog lovers. Held at Pylewell Park Estate in the heart of the New Forest. This magnificent stately home boasts over 2000 acres, a lake and even its own beach!

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From:

16 May 2020to17 May 2020Open 09:30 - 18:00

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New Forest and Hampshire County Show 2020

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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From:

28 July 2020to30 July 2020

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Lymington Seafood Festival

Lymington

Two days of fishy fun, delicious food and drink stalls from local artisan producers. Taking place at Bath Road in Lymington on 8 and 9 August 2020. With demonstration kitchens to feed your culinary curiosity, plus our live music stage to keep the…

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8 Aug 2020to9 Aug 2020Various Opening Times

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