Christmas Markets in the New Forest

When it comes to doing your Christmas shopping… where is more festive to do so than at a Christmas Market in the New Forest?!

With wonderfully decorated stalls, Christmas lights glistening all around, the scent of roasted chestnuts (and sometimes even mulled wine!) and the perfect gifts to buy, a Christmas Market is one of the best ways to get into the festive spirit this Christmas!

New Milton is the festive place to be this November, with two events happening in the town. On 20 November, they're hosting a wonderful Christmas Arts, Crafts and Gifts Fair and on 27 November, their very own Christmas Festival, with a Christmas lights switch on, over 100 stalls, live entertainment and lots more fun. 

Don't miss New Forest Eats 'n' Treats at Brockenhurst College on Sunday 28 November. A Christmas themed event, where you will find a magical food and craft market, cooking demonstrations, live music and a pop-up food court with bar.

Ringwood Winter Wanderland is also taking place on 28 November on Ringwood High Street, the Market Place and Star Lane. With over 50 stalls, live music, entertainment, Santas Grotto and the Christmas lights switch on! 

Head to Balmer Lawn Hotel for their Christmas Fayre on 5 December, for brilliant locally made gifts, mulled wine and many more festivities. Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum's Charity Toy Run Ride In is happening again this year on 5 December, with a Christmas Market being hosted on their courtyard on the day too. 

Beaulieu are hosting a festive Artisan Collective Fair from 10 - 12 December! An unforgettable festive day out that will bring together unique creators, makers, designers and producers featuring a selection of gift, craft and food stands to shop from, perfect for Christmas gifting. There will also be live music and street food too!

Hythe, Lymington, New Milton & Ringwood have brilliant weekly markets throughout the year, which get fantastically festive in the run up to Christmas and have an amazing range of stalls selling some great and unique gifts – so, head to one of our Town & Village markets to pick up some great presents!

Our Towns & Village High Streets are also the perfect place to do some Christmas Shopping – with plenty of gift, fashion, food & drink and craft shops up and down the High Streets, you will be able to do all of your Christmas Shopping whilst supporting local businesses in the New Forest! Take a look at our Towns & Villages for some inspiration of where to head to.

Use our events list below to help you find the best markets to go to in the New Forest during this festive season – and make sure you keep coming back to check as markets are still being added...