
Events in the New Forest |
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We have listed just some of the forth coming events in the New Forest National Park and surrounding area, so you can easily discover "what's on" in the New Forest over the coming months. If you would like your event in the New Forest added to this page free, please e-mail us on events@explorethenewforest.co.uk we cannot guarantee all events will be added, but will do our best. Disclaimer.
All the information below has been entered in good faith and we 2008/2009January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August,September,October, November, December, |
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| Date |
Location |
Event |
Details |
Contact |
Every Saturday |
Lymington |
Market |
Street market every Saturday from 8am till 4pm |
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Every Monday |
Christchurch |
Market |
Street Market in the High Street (closed to traffic) |
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Every Tuesday |
Hythe |
Market |
Hythe Street Market 8.30am-3pm St. John's Street
Car Park with more than 30 stalls |
Information Gary Brown |
Every Wednesday |
Ringwood |
Market |
Street Market in the High Street |
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Every Wednesday |
New Milton |
Market |
Street Market in Station Road |
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Every Wednesday and Thursday |
Bashley |
Olde Time Music Hall |
The Olde Tyme Players Theatre Company at the Bashley Village Hall at 2pm - 4.30pm.One Week Old Tyme Music Hall and alternate week The Best of British Variety Show. Group bookings also welcome |
Price £11.50 includes tea and |
Every Friday |
New Milton |
Live Music |
Every Friday night at the Old Barn Restaurant in
New Milton, is a live Band. Come along and have an enjoyable evening
out. |
Old Barn, New Milton, BH25 6SJ. Telephone 01425 678800 |
1st May - 27th September |
Exbury |
The Colours of Another Age |
The Rothshil Autochromes celebrate the earliest form of colour photography and the illuminated image display. This exhibition promises an early glimpse into the bygone Edwardian era. | Exbury Gardens |
9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th June and 2nd, 9th July |
Blackwater Car Park |
Deer watch at Dusk |
A chance to catch a glimpse into the secretive world of the New Forest Deer at Dusk. A rwo mile return walk to the deer viwing hide. | Booking Essential from 27th April. Tel: 023 8028 6840 |
24th June |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Daniel Defoe found the town "teeming with Smugglers and all sorts of desperados". Walk along the waterfront and discover the maritime history of Lymington. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
24th June |
Stoney Cross Car Park |
The Forest at War |
Explore the remains of RAF stoney Cross aided by contemporary plans and documents. | Booking Essential from 27th April. Tel: 023 8028 6840 |
27th-28th June |
Beaulieu |
Austin 7 Rally |
National Austin 750 Owners Club annual Rally. Displaying a wide selection of Austin 750's. | For more details see their web site |
27th June |
Ashley walk Car Park |
A day in the Life of a New Forest Keeper |
Spend some time with our keepers learning about theri job and how they protect this special enviroment. | Booking Essential from 27th April. Tel: 023 8028 6840 |
27th June |
Exbury |
Midsummers Music |
Midsummer Music at Exbury at 7.15pm - Vocal Voices In aid of Fairbridge Solent and Friends of Children of Romania - Rides on Exbury’s Steam Railway and Hot Air Balloon available. - A prebooked Guided Walk by John Anderson, Head Gardener of Exbury to be held in the Five Arrows Gallery at 6pm. £10 per ticket Refreshments available to purchase. Bring your own picnic, or picnics can be pre-ordered from Antonia on 023 8089 8737. |
Time: gardens open 5.30pm for picnics, show starts 7.15pm Tickets: £30 Tickets & Information: Call 020 7902 1243 or email exbury@fairbridge.org.uk |
27th June |
Beaulieu |
Music at Beaulieu Award Concert |
This year is the 7th year of the Music at Beaulieu Award which assists musicians from the local area enhance and develop their musical careers Once again, thanks to our sponsors, there are two awards - one for £3,000 and one for £1,000 Having auditioned in April before our guest adjudicator, Stephen Layton, Director of Music at Trinity College, Cambridge, the finalists will each perform at this concert, which ends with the presentation of the awards to the winners. | More details and tickets contact 01590 611404 or visit music at beaulieu. |
28th June |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Take a walk in the leaft area south of Lymington High Stree, while your guide tells tales of murder and mayhem. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
28th June |
Beaulieu |
Bear Festival |
Something for everyone from children to adult collectors - anyone who likes Teddy Bears should come along! | More details visit the bear festival web site.. |
29th June - 4th July |
Lymington |
Lymington Arts Festival |
Celebrating local talent and creativity - a varied programme of events all week. See web site for details. | More details visit the Lymington Arts Festival web site.. |
1st-29th July |
Highcliffe |
Wish you Were Here - Mixed Media Textiles by Brenda Weeks |
Wall art (including postcard-size affordable pieces), Jewellery and Bags.Upstairs Gallery, In The Frame, 362 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset Open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm. |
Admission Free Tel 01202 428004 or email brendaweeks@btopenworld.com |
1st July |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Take a walk through the heart of Lymington and follow its journey from Norman New Town via Medieval Borough, Georgian smuggling port through to present day Sailing centre. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
2nd July |
Lymington |
The age of Stupid |
Come to a private showing of THE AGE OF STUPID in which Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite(In The Name of the Father, Brassed Off) stars as a man living alone in the devasted world of 2055, looking back at “archive” footage from 2007 and asking: why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance? |
Lymington Baptist Church New Street, 8pm |
3rd -12th July |
Sway |
Sway carnival Week |
A range of activities from Scarecrow displays to carnivals, treasure hunts to cycle rides - fun for all the family. See flyer for details. | Sway Carnival week flyer. |
4th July |
Boldre |
Village School Fete |
From 2pm till 5pm. Come to a quintessential village fete set in the heart of the New Forest. Have great fun for all the family and help raise funds for the redevelopment of our lovely village school! Fun dog show, Pony rides, Dragons of Wyeten puppet show, Cream teas, BBQ, beer & pimms, bouncy castles, tombola, children’s art classes and crafts, plant stall, coconut shy & many more stalls to enjoy! |
William Gilpin School, Boldre, Lymington SO41 5QG Contact: Alison Hodges 01590 673460 or via Frowgs@WilliamGilpin.hants.sch.uk The event is run by the school PTA & all procedes will go to the school redevelopment fund. |
5th July |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Scramble up the ramparts of the ancient earth works hidden in the woods and discover Iron Age Lymington | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
| 5th July |
Bransgore |
Nearly New Sale |
Nearly New Sale of baby & children's clothes, toys and equipment for ages 0-6years on Sunday from Entrance 50p for adults. In aid of Jack and Jill preschool. |
10.30am-12.30pm at Bransgore Village Hall, Burley Road, Bransgore BH23 8EZ. Contact jj_ps@hotmail.co.uk |
8th July |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Daniel Defoe found the town "teeming with Smugglers and all sorts of desperados". Walk along the waterfront and discover the maritime history of Lymington. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
8th July |
Blackwater Car Park |
Forest for All - evening Deer Watch |
This open air trailer ride provides the opportunity for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility to delve deeper into the New Forest in search of our elusive deer. | Booking Essential from 27th April, Tel: 023 8028 6840 |
10th - 12th July |
Emery Down |
New Forest Beer Festival |
New Forest Beer Festival - entertainment for everyone | Full details. |
11th July |
Wilverly Car Park |
Child of the wild |
Do you want to play wild in the woods? This morning of hands on fun is suitable for 5-10 year olds. Be prepared to get messy. | Booking Essential from 27th April, Tel: 023 8028 6840 |
11th - 12th July |
Ringwood |
Ringwood Festival |
Music festival, rock, jazz, folk, classical, singing, dancing. Street market Charity stalls |
For more details contact Brian Terry on Tel: 01425 477953 |
11th July |
Wilverly Car Park |
Child of the wild |
Do you want to play wild in the woods? This morning of hands on fun is suitable for 5-10 year olds. Be prepared to get messy. | Booking Essential from 27th April, Tel: 023 8028 6840 |
11th - 12th July |
Exbury |
Hampshire Food Festival Breakfast Walk |
The head gardener leads this early summer walk, followed by a great breakfast in My Eddy's restaurant. | Exbury Gardens. Advanced Bookings required, call 023 8024 5750. |
11th July - 8th August |
Lymington |
St Barbe's Annual Open Exhibition |
Come and celebrate with us on our 10th birthday, as we show a selection of some of the best paintings, prints and drawings from the region. | St Barbe's Museum. Tel: 01590 676969. |
12th July |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
This walk takes you across the river via the old Toll Bridge and up the wooden slope at Walhampton to find the Memorial to a perfect man. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
12th July |
Crockford Clump Car Park |
Dragonfly Discovery |
Learn how to identify the New Forest's Dragonflies and damselflies. | Booking Essential from 27th April, Tel: 023 8028 6840 |
12th July |
New Milton |
Pedal Car Grand Prix |
Over 40 teams are expected to compete in this great event - come along and watch the New Milton Pedal Car Grand Prix 2009 | Pedal Car Grang Prix Details |
15th July |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Walk down the High Street, exploring some of its interesting nooks and crannies and find out what it was like to live in old Lymington. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
18th July - 31st August |
Exbury |
Exbury Maize Maze |
Trek through a jungle of maize plants, solve the clues and riddles to unearth your booty. | For more details call: 023 8089 1203 |
18th July |
Sway |
Companion and Fun Dog Show |
6 Pedigree Classes, 16 Fun Classes, Rosettes to 6th Place, Special Winners Prizes, Stalls, Hampshire Harriers fly-Ball Display, Dog Agility, Doggy Painting Prize Winners Exhibition, Canine Behaviourist, Professional Stalls, BBQ & Hot Dogs! Cream Teas and more. |
Sway Manor Hotel, Village Centre, Sway, 11.30am to approx 4pm. Classes £1.50 per class pre-booked (£2 on the day) Spectators: £1 (Under 16s free) |
19th July |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Take a walk through the heart of Lymington and follow its journey from Norman New Town via Medieval Borough, Georgian smuggling port through to present day Sailing centre. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
19th July |
Breamore |
Poole Bay Extravaganza |
A great family day out at Breamore House museum in the New Forest. | Breamore House. Click for more details or call Philip 01725 512468 |
22nd July |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Take a walk in the leaft area south of Lymington High Stree, while your guide tells tales of murder and mayhem. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
23rd July - 1st September |
Exbury |
Summer Holiday Children's Trail |
Families will enjoy exploring Exbury gardens on our fun and informative trail. | Exbury Gardens |
25th July |
Damerham Nr Fordingbridge |
Damerham Fair |
Which will consist of, among other things:Large Flower & Horticultural Show, Craft Stalls, Trade Stands, Main Arena events, Produce and Farmers Market, Children’s Side Shows and Games, Dog Show, BBQ, Music, Tea Tent, Licensed Bar, Fun for all the Family! |
Damerham Sports Field, Damerham – 3 miles west of Fordingbridge. 12 noon onwards ADMISSION: £2.50 Adults and over 16s – under 16s FREE. |
25th July |
Music at Beaulieu |
Glyndebourne at Beaulieu |
This very popular concert will once again feature operatic singers
from the Glyndebourne Touring Company, performing arias, duets and ensembles
for you to enjoy. The evening is organized in conjunction with the Wessex
Glyndebourne Association. |
More details and tickets contact 01590 611404 or visit music at beaulieu. |
26th July |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Daniel Defoe found the town "teeming with Smugglers and all sorts of desperados". Walk along the waterfront and discover the maritime history of Lymington. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
26th July |
Deer Leap Car Park |
Butterflies an Wild Flowers |
Learn how to identify the butterflies of the New Forest, find out how they live and the flowers they depend upon. | Booking Essential from 27th April, Tel: 023 8028 6840 |
27th July - 1st August |
Blackwater Arboretum, Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, near Brockenhurst |
Roots Youth Theatre Festival |
Join Forest Forge for an exuberant festival of live theatre in the beautiful surroundings of the New Forest's Blackwater Arboretum. Supported by the National Park's Sustainable Development Fund, Forest Forge's youth theatre performers, aged 6 to 21, will perform four shows taking inspiration from the New Forest's cultural past and environmental future. The shows are: 'Forest Friends and the Litterbugs' by Simon Chadwick; 'Forest Mysteries', a new play retelling local stories; 'Adrift', an exciting new devised piece about climate change; and William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Three of these shows will be performed each evening. Or join us on Saturday 1st August for all four shows plus 'The Frog Princess' by Wild Wood Theatre, street theatre performances by eight other youth theatre groups and the chance to celebrate the Roots sculpture and art work. |
Mon.-Fri 5.30pm-8.45pm, Sat 1.30pm-8.45pm Prices: Mon & Tue Open Rehearsals, entry by donation. Wed-Fri adults £6, under 8s £4, under 3s free. Sat adults £8, under 8s £5, under 3s free Contact details: 01425 470188 |
29th July |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Walk down the High Street, exploring some of its interesting nooks and crannies and find out what it was like to live in old Lymington. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
28th, 29th, 30th July |
Brockenhurst |
New Forest Show |
The New Forest and Hampshire County Show was first held in 1921 and it is now amongst the top ten Agricultural and Equestrian Shows in the UK, the Show has an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. | For more details see their web site |
1st August |
Lyndhurst |
New Forest Fuchsia Society Annual Show |
Our 36th New Forest Fuchsia Society Annual Show is being held on Saturday 1st August 2009 at the Lyndhurst Community Centre, doors open at twelve noon. |
For more details see their web site |
1st - 23rd August |
Boldrewood |
Step into Summer |
Learn about the New forest at this exciting time of the year and have a go at our fun summer time activities in the Forest. | Tel: 023 8028 6840 |
1st - 2nd August |
Exbury |
Woodland Adventures |
Children are encouraged to bring their favorite cuddly toy for a ride on the Exbury Steam Train. Sing along to nursery time favorites, colouring competitions, displays and activities with a woodland theme. | Exbury Gardens |
2nd August |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Take a walk through the heart of Lymington and follow its journey from Norman New Town via Medieval Borough, Georgian smuggling port through to present day Sailing centre. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
4th - 27th August |
New Forest Reptile Centre |
Wild Days |
Come and meet a Ranger at the Reptile Centre and learn all about the animals there. | Booking Essential from 27th April. Tel: 023 8028 6840 |
5th August |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Daniel Defoe found the town "teeming with Smugglers and all sorts of desperados". Walk along the waterfront and discover the maritime history of Lymington. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
5th August |
Lindford Bottom Car Park |
Child of the wild |
Do you want to play wild in the woods? This morning of hands on fun is suitable for 5-10 year olds. Be prepared to get messy. | Booking Essential from 27th April. Tel: 023 8028 6840 |
6th August |
Queen's House, Lyndhurst |
Discover your National Park |
Come along to the Forestry Commisions headquarters in Lyndhurst. Meet some our staff, visit the historic Verderers Court, and bring a picnic to enjoy in our gardens. Lots of other events around Lyndhurst. | Free Admission. Tel: 023 8028 6840 |
8th August |
Lyndhurst |
Forest Mela 2009 |
11am - 8.30pm - A day of music, performance, art and activities for all with free entry. | New Forest Mela 2009 web site |
8th August |
Ringwood |
Ellingham and Ringwood Agricultural Sociery Show |
The Show remains a truly country affair with farm animals and horses in competition and others accessible enough for children to see and touch, while the main ring contains displays all through the day reflecting the rural aspects of the locality. | For more details call: 01425 472090 |
8th August |
Lyndhurst |
New Forest Book Fair |
Quality second-hand books: a must for book lovers, The fair is open
from 10am till 4pm, admission is free, and the event is suitable for
the whole family. |
Lyndhurst Community Centre, off the main High St. Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY. Further information: Tel. 023 80781927 or email us. |
8th - 9th August |
Exbury |
New Forest Fuchsia Display in the Gallery |
A great display of locally grown fuchsia's in an exhibition of the New Forest Fuchsia Society. | Exbury Gardens |
9th August |
Beaulieu |
Graham Walker Memorial Run |
Approximately 100 veteran and vintage bikes built before 31st December 1930 will be pulling up onto Beaulieu's grounds. | For more details see their web site |
12th August |
Milford |
Guided Walk |
Stroll through the village of Milford on Sea and its lovely wooden pleasure grounds while your guide relates how the sleepy hamlet changed its name and tried to rival genteel Eastbourne. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
12th August |
Dibden Inclosure Car Park |
Child of the wild |
Do you want to play wild in the woods? This morning of hands on fun is suitable for 5-10 year olds. Be prepared to get messy. | Booking Essential from 27th April. Tel: 023 8028 6840 |
13th August |
Beaulieu Road Station |
Beaulieu Road Sales |
New Forest Horse Sales - All sales are on a Thursday and start at 10:30 a.m. Catalogues and information may be obtained from the auctioneers a week or two before the sales. | The sales are held by Southern Counties Auctioneers (01722 321215) under the auspices of the New Forest Livestock Society |
15th August - 17th October |
Lymington |
The Call of the Sea |
This major exhibition marks the anniversary of the deaths of Charles Brooking and Peter Monamy, two key figures in the first generation of British Marine artists. | St Barbe's Museum. Tel: 01590 676969. |
16th August |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Take a walk in the leaft area south of Lymington High Stree, while your guide tells tales of murder and mayhem. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
16th August |
Breamore |
Car Boot Sale | Come along and enjoy the museum and a car boot sale this weekend. | Breamore House. Click for more details or call Philip 01725 512468 |
19th August |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Walk down the High Street, exploring some of its interesting nooks and crannies and find out what it was like to live in old Lymington. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
19th August |
Puttles Bridge Car Park |
Child of the wild |
Do you want to play wild in the woods? This morning of hands on fun is suitable for 5-10 year olds. Be prepared to get messy. | Booking Essential from 27th April. Tel: 023 8028 6840 |
22nd August |
Music at Beaulieu |
National Youth Music Theatre |
The National Youth Music Theatre, known for its musical theatre excellence,
performs extracts from its repertoire. Over 30 years it has had a huge
cast. Some of the brilliant and inspirational young performers have
gone on to enrich the professional stage. |
More details and tickets contact 01590 611404 or visit music at beaulieu. |
23rd August |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Daniel Defoe found the town "teeming with Smugglers and all sorts of desperados". Walk along the waterfront and discover the maritime history of Lymington. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
29th August |
Exbury |
Sense and Sensibility |
Join chapterhouse theatre for a summer evening of Regency wonderment. | Exbury Gardens. Advance booking required. 023 8028 2269 |
30th August |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Take a walk through the heart of Lymington and follow its journey from Norman New Town via Medieval Borough, Georgian smuggling port through to present day Sailing centre. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
29th, 30th, 31st August |
Exbury |
Tea Festival |
Exbury celebrates the nation's favorite drink! Talks, trails and tasting's - in fact everything connected with Tea! | Exbury Gardens |
3rd September |
Beaulieu Road Station |
Beaulieu Road Sales |
New Forest Horse Sales - All sales are on a Thursday and start at 10:30 a.m. Catalogues and information may be obtained from the auctioneers a week or two before the sales. | The sales are held by Southern Counties Auctioneers (01722 321215) under the auspices of the New Forest Livestock Society |
6th September |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Take a walk in the leaft area south of Lymington High Stree, while your guide tells tales of murder and mayhem. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
9th September |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
From Dennis Wheatley's satanic novels to Captain Marryat's Children of the New Forest, Lymington has more links with books and their writers than you might think. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
11th - 12th September |
Netley Marsh |
Euro jumble |
The Eurojumble is one of the biggest auto jumbles in the south, and it's getting bigger. With hundreds of auto jumble stands, and thousands of bargains to be had. | For more details contact Classic Bike Shows Tel: 01507 529432 |
12th - 13th September |
Beaulieu |
International Auto jumble |
With well over 2000 stands it's the largest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic! | For more details see their web site |
13th September |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
Take a walk through the heart of Lymington and follow its journey from Norman New Town via Medieval Borough, Georgian smuggling port through to present day Sailing centre. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
17th September |
Breamore |
Last steam up | The last steam up at Breamore museum in the New Forest. Come for a great day out. | Breamore House. Click for more details or call Philip 01725 512468 |
19th September |
Music at Beaulieu |
Temperance Seven |
The Temperance Seven were formed at the Royal College of Art during
1957. Their unique sound and ingeniously humorous compositions set them
apart from their contemporaries. "You're driving me crazy"
and "Pasadena" were two of their early hits. |
More details and tickets contact 01590 611404 or visit music at beaulieu. |
19th September |
Ringwood |
Ringwood Carnival |
Ringwood's annual carnival. | For more details contact Belinda Charlton Tel: 01425 477649 |
20th September |
Milford |
Guided Walk |
Stroll through the village of Milford on Sea and its lovely wooden pleasure grounds while your guide relates how the sleepy hamlet changed its name and tried to rival genteel Eastbourne. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
23rd - 27th September |
Beaulieu |
Holiday Caravan Show |
A special exhibition of next season's Caravan Holiday-homes from a range of leading manufacturers. | For more details see their web site |
27th September |
Lymington |
Guided Walk |
This walk takes you across the river via the old Toll Bridge and up the wooden slope at Walhampton to find the Memorial to a perfect man. | Lymington Town Tours Tel: 01590 644438. |
1st October |
Beaulieu Road Station |
Beaulieu Road Sales |
New Forest Horse Sales - All sales are on a Thursday and start at 10:30 a.m. Catalogues and information may be obtained from the auctioneers a week or two before the sales. | The sales are held by Southern Counties Auctioneers (01722 321215) under the auspices of the New Forest Livestock Society |
1st October - 1st November |
Exbury |
Nerine Display |
See Exbury's fantastic collection of Nerine Sarniensis in the Five Arrows Gallery specially prepared to highlight the beauty of these hybrids. | Exbury Gardens |
3rd - 4th October |
Exbury |
Steam in the Gardens |
Steam engines of all shapes and sizes will be on show, from full-size traction engines to miniature road vehicles. | Exbury Gardens |
10th October - 8th November |
Exbury |
Festival of Autumn Colour |
The gardens are glorious in Autumn with fiery colors from maples, dogwoods and deciduous azaleas. Special trails lead visitors to the nest of the colour. | Exbury Gardens |
10th October |
Music at Beaulieu |
Southampton Operatic Society The Gondoliers |
Southampton Operatic Society is the oldest musical society in the
City and is very proud of the many years of entertainment and pleasure
it has given. The Gondoliers was Gilbert and Sullivan’s last great
success. |
More details and tickets contact 01590 611404 or visit music at beaulieu. |
10th - 11th October |
Exbury |
Big Draw Weekend |
Children are encouraged to collect fallen leaves and berries to help create a collage with the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies. | Exbury Gardens - children free! |
17th - 18th October |
Exbury |
New Forest Breakfast Walk |
Enjoy the head gardener for an early walk in the garden exploring the Autumn Colours with a delicious New Forest Breakfast. | Exbury Gardens booking essential. tel; 023 8024 5750 |
17th and 18th October |
Burley |
New Forest Cider Weekend |
Steam and Straw pressing weekend, where you can see cider being made using a "workman" steam driven press and our 1850 hand screw press. | For more details. |
24th October |
Blackwater Car Park |
Child of the wild |
Do you want to play wild in the woods? This morning of hands on fun is suitable for 5-10 year olds. Be prepared to get messy. | Booking Essential from 10th August. Tel: 023 8028 6840 |
24th October |
Music at Beaulieu |
City of Southampton Orchestra |
The City Of Southampton Orchestra is one of the leading non-professional
orchestras in the south of England. Tonight we will hear a chamber orchestra
from the CSO and the programme will include the flute concerto by Tony
Kitcherside and a Haydn symphony. |
More details and tickets contact 01590 611404 or visit music at beaulieu. |
24th October |
Exbury |
Photo Trek |
Come and learn photographic techniques in the delightful autumnal gardens. | Exbury Gardens. Booking essential. |
24th October |
Lyndhurst |
New Forest Book Fair |
Quality second-hand books: a must for book lovers, The fair is open
from 10am till 4pm, admission is free, and the event is suitable for
the whole family. |
Lyndhurst Community Centre, off the main High St. Lyndhurst, SO43 7NY. Further information: Tel. 023 80781927 or email us. |
26th October - 1st November |
Exbury |
Exbury Ghost Train |
With skeletons, scarecrows and ghoulish characters. Dare you ride the Exbury ghost train? Come in fancy dress and get a free goodie bag! | Exbury Gardens. Advance booking required. |
29th October |
Beaulieu Road Station |
Beaulieu Road Sales |
New Forest Horse Sales - All sales are on a Thursday and start at 10:30 a.m. Catalogues and information may be obtained from the auctioneers a week or two before the sales. | The sales are held by Southern Counties Auctioneers (01722 321215) under the auspices of the New Forest Livestock Society |
24th October - 28th November |
Lymington |
A seaside home in the Country |
This exhibition looks at how Milton village was transformed by the arrival of the railway in 1888. | St Barbe's Museum. Tel: 01590 676969. |
31st October |
Beaulieu |
Fright Night and Beaulieu Fireworks |
Be wowed by the explosive and dynamic fireworks display, set to spine-chilling music from the movies. | For more details see their web site |
14th November |
Music at Beaulieu |
Sarum Voices |
Sarum Voices is a choir of young singers based in and around Salisbury.
They will be singing the 6 Bach Motets (BWV 225-230), music which is
both vocally-challenging and spiritually-uplifting. |
More details and tickets contact 01590 611404 or visit music at beaulieu. |
26th November |
Beaulieu Road Station |
Beaulieu Road Sales |
New Forest Horse Sales - All sales are on a Thursday and start at 10:30 a.m. Catalogues and information may be obtained from the auctioneers a week or two before the sales. | The sales are held by Southern Counties Auctioneers (01722 321215) under the auspices of the New Forest Livestock Society |
29th November |
Music at Beaulieu |
Advent Carols |
Advent Carol Service by candlelight |
More details and tickets contact 01590 611404 or visit music at beaulieu. |
5th December |
Music at Beaulieu |
Music for Christmas |
The award winning Highcliffe Junior Choir is returning to give another
concert of Christmas music and readings. We provide mince pies
and mulled wine in the interval. |
More details and tickets contact 01590 611404 or visit music at beaulieu. |
5th December - 16th January 2010 |
Lymington |
Wood Engravers Exhibition |
The Society of Wood Engravers show the best of current work from Britain and other countries covering a range of styles and subjects. | St Barbe's Museum. Tel: 01590 676969. |
12th, 13th 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd December |
Exbury |
Santa Steam Specials |
Wrap up warm and join in the Christmas festivities in the gardens. Santas steam train specials, Christmas garden trail and more... | Exbury Gardens. Bookings essential: 023 8024 5750 |
20th December |
Music at Beaulieu |
Service of nine lessons and carols |
Christmas Concert |
More details and tickets contact 01590 611404 or visit music at beaulieu. |
Waiting Dates |
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Fordingbridge |
Elizabeth I - discover the truth? |
Lecture by Tanya Elliott Elizabeth and Dudley.
Did Elizabeth I really marry her favourite Robert and have two children
by him as many believe? |
Telephone 01425 473845 |
Ongoing |
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