What’s on in our area

 

 

Gin & Fizz Festival ft Hambledon Vineyard

19th-21st July, The Drift Inn, Beaulieu Rd, Nr. Lyndhurst

This beautiful dog friendly inn in the heart of the New Forest will celebrate local and national gins, and feature English sparkling wines. Please see the website for times and tickets www.driftinn.co.uk/event/gin-fizz-festival/

 

Fordingbridge Festival

Saturday 20 July, 10.20am-5pm, Fordingbridge Recreation Ground

A one-day event of entertainment, including horse and dog events, birds of prey display, a music stage, vintage vehicles, a range of stalls and free parking. Tickets. for tickets (£5 or £6 on the day) and travel info, see the website. 

 

Sax on the Beach

Sunday 21 July, Beach House, Mudeford

Free event with Saxophonist, and live DJ playing chilled house music all afternoon brought to you by Pimms. Get details

 

RMDS Summer Show 2019

23-27 July, Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood

A very popular evening’s entertainment is the Ringwood Musical and Dramatic Society Summer Show. Three shows a night with interval food and licensed bar. Tickets £12.50 available from rmds.org.uk

 

Three local fairs! 

Saturday 27 July, various locations

Two quintessential village fairs are taking place in two different villages near Fordingbridge – The Damerham Fair and Horticultural Show, and the Frogham Fair. The Damerhamm Fair and horticultural Show has a main arena packed with events and displays, as well as stalls and marquees where the flowers and produce are judged.  The Frogham Fair (12.3-4.30pm) will be starring the Dog & Duck Show (as seen on BBC Countryfile), along with Terrier racing, dog show, dog agility, and wheelbarrow racing! Also on the same day just outside Ringwood is the Vintage Summer Fayre with Dog Show (1pm-5pm) for the Stable Home Family Trust which supports people with learning disabilities. See details

 

The New Forest & Hampshire County Show

30 July-1 August, New Park Showground, Clay Hill, Brockenhurst SO42 7QH

One of the top agricultural shows in the country, with dog shows, gymkhana and farm animals, as well as a local produce market and demonstrations. Tickets are available from the Gateway building in the Ringwood main town carpark.  www.newforestshow.co.uk

 

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Proms in the Park

2 & 3 August, Meyrick Park, Bournemouth

‘Galactic Classics’, a selection of the best classical music, and Symphonic 80s Spectacular. Shows include choreographed lasers, lights, flames and fireworks. www.bsolive.com/proms-in-the-park-outdoor-concerts

 

The Great Dorset Chilli Festival

3 & 4 August, St Giles House, Wimborne St. Giles,

A great gathering for chilli enthusiasts and local food and drink lovers with hundreds of stalls, demonstrations and tastings. Hosted at the home of the Earl of Shaftesbury. www.greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk

 

Beaulieu Supercar Weekend

3-4 August, 10am-6pm, National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

Some of the world’s most prestigious wheels on display. Supercar Weekend tickets include entry to the Beaulieu Nataional Motor Museum, Palace House, Abbey and World of Top Gear. www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/beaulieu-supercar-weekend

 

Ringwood Art Society 51st Summer Exhibition

8-26 August, Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood

See the work that local artists have submitted for judging. Always a high standard. See what else is on at  www.greyfriarsringwood.org.uk

 

Lunchtime recital by Nicola Burley

Friday 9 August, 1pm, Ringwood Parish Church

Local soprano Nicola Burley is giving a lunchtime recital in aid of the Parish Church Fund. £5 for the recital and a welcome drink. A buffet lunch will be available afterwards for £5.00, available on the door on the day or in advance from the Benefice Office. www.ringwoodbenefice.org.uk

 

Bisterne Scarecrow Festival 2019

11-26 August 2019, 

Head down the B3347 from Ringwood towards Christchurch, and you’ll see some unexpected characters along the road! This is a favourite local tradition centred around the hamlet of Bisterne Village Hall, where teas will be available at certain times. £1 maps available from Dragon Cottages (opposite the Hall), Ringwood Gateway (main town car park), Texaco Garage, Crow Farm Shop and Tyrrells Ford hotel. 

 

Purbeck Valley folk Festival 19

Thursday 15 – Sunday 18 August, Purbeck Valley Farm, Valley Road, Wareham

Three days of original young folk, roots and world music across 4 stages. Find out more

 

The Great Dorset Steam Fair

Thursday 22 – Monday 26 August, South Down, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford, DT11 8HX

One of the world’s largest heritage and cultural events, showcasing Britain’s industrial, agricultural and leisure history. Experience steam giants of the past, WW1 flying aircraft, heavy horse displays and much more. www.gdsf.co.uk

 

Bournemouth Air Festival 

29 August – 1 September, Bournemouth sea front

Free displays in the air, on the ground and at night in the UK’s largest air festival, featuring the Red Arrows and other flight acrobatics along with WW2 planes. www.bournemouthair.co.uk

 

RSPCA Fun Dog Show and Craft Fair

Sunday 1 September, 11am-4pm, Ashley Heath Animal Centre, Horton Road, Ringwood BH24 2ET

Our local RSPCA animal centre holds a novelty dog show and agility show every year with lots of categories to enter. It’s a fun day out for everyone in aid of a very good cause. www.rspca.org.uk/local/help/events/-/rspca/ashley-heath-animal-centre

 

New Forest Marathon

Sunday 8 September, hosted at the New Park Showground, Clay Hill, Brockenhurst SO42 7QH

A locally run event consisting of a marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k,  1k fun and junior run plus woodland walk all in the beautiful New Forest. www.newforestmarathon.co.uk

 

Solent Music Festival 2019

16-22 September, various locations, Lymington

Classical and Jazz concerts are taking place all over this quaint coastal town with word-class musicians visiting.

www.solentmusicfestival.com

 

Ringwood Carnival 

Saturday 21 September 2019

Our local town turns out to watch its businesses, schools and organisations raise money for good causes. Processions at 2pm and 7.15pm. www.ringwoodcarnival.org

 

New Forest Walking Festival

Saturday 13 – Sunday 27 October

Let local experts take you on guided walks and learn about the history, heritage and wildlife of this unique area. www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/event/new-forest-walking-festival-2018

 

 

Markets and car boot sales

  • Ringwood Town Market – every Wednesday
  • New Milton Street Market – every Wednesday
  • Hampshire Farmers’ Market,Last Saturday of every month, 10am-2pm, the Furlong
  • Lymington Markert – every Saturday

Ashley Heath Car Boot Sale

One of the largest and longest-running in the area. Every Sunday 7am-1.30pm at Homeland Farm, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne BH21 6QZ

Canford Park Arena Car Boot Fairs

Held on Sundays at Canford Park Arena Magna Rd, Bournemouth, Wimborne BH21 3AP. Early buyers from 9.30am pay £10/car. Buyers from 11am pay £1/car. View website

 

Local Park Run

Every Saturday 9am Moors Valley Country Park.

www.parkrun.org.uk/moorsvalley

 

Poole Dream Machines

Every Tuesday 2 April to 24 September – Poole Quay is closed off to traffic except motor bikes. More than 1,000 bikes often attend with a wide range of models and makes (£1 entry).  

 

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