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Head to the first ever New Forest Food Festival this August, a great event for foodies and families! Here, you can explore its artisan food market full of local and regional produce, eat at its scrumptious food pop-ups, see cooking demonstrations, enjoy live music, keep the kids entertained and much more.
Ready to explore what the New Forest Festival has to offer? You’ll find everything you need to know right here.
Where is New Forest Food Festival?
The New Forest Food Festival takes place at the Hinton Admiral Events Field. The address is Hinton Admiral, Hampshire, BH23 7EF, on 17 and 18 August.
How do I get to New Forest Food Festival?
Travelling by train
Hinton Admiral is the closest station to the festival - plan your journey with SWR. This station is served with regular trains from stations including Bournemouth, Southampton Central and Woking.
Explore our full range of ticket types to find the right one for your journey. You can find cheap train tickets by booking early or going off-peak, and if you have a Railcard or are travelling in a group, you could save even more.
Travelling from London
It’s easy to get to Hinton Admiral station from both London Waterloo and Clapham Junction – get a direct service and arrive in under 2 hours.
Once you arrive at Hinton Admiral, hop on a free shuttle bus to the festival. They run between 10am and 6pm.
Things to see and do at New Forest Food Festival
The New Forest Food Festival has so much to offer – here’s a little taster into what’s in store.
Food and drink
Enjoy its range of food pop-ups serving up tex-mex, stone-fired pizzas, street food, traditional spit roasts, seafood and more. Cool down with an artisan iced coffee or treat yourself to handmade ice cream.
At its artisan market, you can buy a whole host of regional and local produce including bread, chilli jams, gluten free snacks and more.
Kids entertainment
Keep the little ones entertained at Kidtastic, where they can do things like face painting, throw on some festival glitter, get their hair braided and more.
Craft Market
At the craft market you’ll find beautiful textiles, unique gifts, and handmade jewellery. The market showcases work from local and regional crafters with a diverse selection of products on offer.
There’ll also be cookery demos and live music to enjoy. The details for these haven’t yet been announced – once we know more, we’ll update you.
Visit the New Forest Food Festival website to learn more. Tickets to the festival are £10 for adults (£8 if you pre book!), and under 16s go free – buy your tickets.
Things to do near New Forest Food Festival
The New Forest is well worth exploring while you’re in the area. Covering 220 square miles, you can see its vibrant wildlife, do some water sports, go on scenic bike rides and walks, and much more.
It’s also worth visiting its nearby towns including Christchurch, and Lymington. Take the train to Bournemouth to explore its miles of golden sandy beaches and food and drink hotspots.
Don’t forget to check out SWR Rewards for money off activities, food, and drink deals.
Where to stay in the New Forest
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There’s a small, family-friendly campsite located next to the New Forest Food Festival. Keep your eye on its website to see when camping bookings are open.
For a luxury option, see if one of these gorgeous holiday cottages tickle your fancy - named The Retreat, you can enjoy holistic therapies, classes, and stroll through its ancient woods and lawns.
There are also a range of luxury and affordable options in the New Forest and its surrounding towns to choose from, from bed and breakfasts and self-catering cottages to glamping spots, holiday parks and more. Skip to the places to stay in the New Forest section of our dedicated New Forest guide to learn more.
